Symi is a most picturesque island, with buildings stretching from the coastline up the mountains.
Its main town, commonly referred to by the same name as the island itself, is one of the most impressive ports in the Greek island with elegant mansions on the slopes of a hill. One of the key sights on the island is the Monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormitis, which is still used by monks and which attracts visitors from all over the world.