We set sail for the island of Symi from the city of Rhodes quite early in the morning, but as I mentioned in the previous entry, we had plenty of time to explore the island's capital very early in the morning, and in the late afternoon, after returning from the island of Symi.
The ferry to the island took about 60 minutes, but it wasn't the cheapest. A round-trip ticket for two people costs 64 euros, and sometimes you can get cheap flights from Poland to Rhodes for that price 😉. But hey, we wanted to see something other than Rhodes, so that's what we did.
Even though the sea was very calm, we couldn't go outside to admire the beautiful view - we had to wait until we were moored to the shore.
The first impression upon arrival was extraordinary. The town of Gialos, with a population of around 2,500, is mostly situated on mountain slopes. The houses rise one above the other, looking like large, colorful blocks arranged in rows. The view is incredible, completely different from Rhodes.
It was on the island of Symi that the character of "Pierrot," one of the main characters of the Italian commedia dell'artel, was born. The legend of his creation is immortalized on a stone tablet.
Symi Island captivated us with its tranquility and views. I'd love to return, as we barely scratched the surface of the area in just a few hours. The next post will feature more photos from above.
