The link between Symi and Astypalea is temporarily not served by ferry operators in partnership with NetFerry.
The port of Symi is located to the north of the island and is surrounded by mountains and the village of Ano Symi that has beaches, areas of historical interest and other places to visit nearby. The port provides connections to the Dodecanese and Cyclades islands and is connected to the port of Piraeus. It is located a short distance from the center of Horio and is connected by large stairways. The island can be visited on foot or on scooters, which can be rented near the port. The nearest airport to Symi is Rhodes, an island well connected to the port of Symi. From Rhodes airport there is a b... [More information]
Address: Akti Navarchou Ioannou, Simi 856 00, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Symi, port
Astypàlea is a rugged and rocky island that belongs to the Dodecanese islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea. This is a remote and wild island with a completely barren almost lunar landscape with a special charm. The little white houses clinging to the coastline is in contrast with the sea which has many shades of blue. Astypàlea is formed of two separate islands, Messa Nixi and Oxo Nixi, joined by a strip of land that make it similar to the shape of a butterfly. History The history of this island is similar to the other Dodecanese and Cycladic islands, it has been co... [More information]