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Arriving ferries, hydrofoils and catamarans dock just to the left of the quay's clock
tower; excursion boats dock a little further along. Ferries can depart from either side of
the harbour so check when you buy your ticket. The harbour and the promenade running
southwest from its centre are the hub of Gialos activity. Kali Strata, a broad stairway,
leads from here to hilltop Horio.
There is no official tourist office here but Kalodoukas Holidays is a great source of
info.
The website
www.symivisitor.com
is a useful source of island information with an
accommodation-booking service.
Cafe Platia
(internet per hr €1.60;
8am-11pm)
On the right side of the harbour has wi-fi
and internet access.
Strata; rents houses, organises excursions and offers yachting services. Recommended.
National Bank of Greece
( 22460 72294)
On the western side of the harbour; with an
ATM. There's a second ATM at the Co-operative Bank across the harbour.
Police
( 22460 71111)
By the ferry quay.
Port Police
( 22460 71205)
By the ferry quay.
Post Office
By the ferry quay.
the harbour. Does excursions, including to Datça in Turkey, provides yachting services
and is also the agent for Blue Star and Dodekanisos Seaways.
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Around Symi
Pedi
is a fishing village and busy mini holiday resort in a fertile valley 2km downhill
from Horio. There are some sandy stretches on its narrow beach and private rooms and
studios to rent, plus hotels and tavernas. The
Pedi Beach Hotel
( 22460 71981;
www.blueseahotel.gr
; Pedi; d €100; )
has simple rooms that open on to the beach. Walking
tracks down both sides of Pedi Bay lead to
Agia Marina
beach in the north and
Agios
Nikolaos
in the south. Both are sandy, gently shelving beaches, good for kids.
