Symi (or Simi) offers several mainly pebble and shingle beaches that shelve into clear turquoise waters.
The best beaches in Symi, include…
This long, tree-shaded, coarse shingle beach offers good swimming in a calm bay with a beachside taverna on hand for when you feel peckish.
Nimborio (also known as Emborio) is located 3km from Yialos and is easily accessible by car, boat or on foot.
Surrounded by rock-strewn hillsides and facing tranquil Pedi Bay, this beach of golden sand and shingle offers good swimming in turquoise waters.
Relax in the shade of tamarisk trees and enjoy a tasty lunch at the beachside taverna. Facilities also include sun beds and umbrellas.
St Nikolaos is a short walk away from the waterfront village of Pedi, which is easily accessed by bus from Yialos.
This small shingle beach offers stunning turquoise swimming waters and views across to the St Marina islet and its small church.
St Marina is located a short walk around the bay from St Nicolaos Beach.
This popular sand and shingle beach is the closest to Yialos and offers good swimming in clean turquoise water. Facilities also include sun beds and umbrellas.
This narrow shingle beach offers good swimming in calm crystalline waters. The beach is located a short walk from the famous Panormitis monastery.
Cool off with a refreshing swim, sunbathe on the beach or go for a walk through the tamarisk woods that fringe the beach.
Latest update: Best Beaches on Symi Island: 23 January, 2023
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