FAQ

Symi questions, answered straight

The short version of everything in the guides — what people actually ask before they go.

Getting there

How long is the ferry from Rhodes?

The shortest crossing takes 45 minutes, and boats run every day, all year.

Day trips

How much time do I get on Symi?

On the fast day boats, about three hours in Symi town plus a swim stop at St George's Bay.

Can I see the Panormitis Monastery?

Yes. Several day trips from Rhodes stop at the Monastery of Archangel Michael at Panormitis as well as Symi town.