The ferry from Symi to Rhodes connects the two Greek islands of
Symi and
Rhodes. The route is offered several times a day by the shipping companies
Blue Star Ferries,
Sebeco Lines,
Dodekanisos Seaways and
Sea Dreams. The journey time is between one hour and 2:05 hours, depending on the shipping company.
Rhodos
Just 70 kilometers southeast of Kos is the fourth largest island of Greece Rhodes, which is also the main island of the Dodecanese archipelago in the southeast Aegean Sea. About half of the population of Rhodes lives in the capital of the same name, which is located on the northeastern tip of the island and with its approximately 60,000 inhabitants forms the tourist center. Right at the entrance to the port, you will be greeted by the statues of Elafos and Elafina, perched on pillars. The jumping deer Elafos is the heraldic animal of the island. Rhodes is also known for its interesting archaeological sites.
The ferry port on the island of Rhodes offers connections to the other Greek islands of Agathonisi, Chalki, Amorgos, Samos, Karpathos, Nisyros, Kalymnos, Kos, Thira, Ikaria, Milos, Lipsi, Fournoi, Crete, Patmos, Syros, Astypalea, Tilos, Symi, Arki, Kasos, Leros, Kastelorizo and Anafi, as well as to the ferry port of Piraeus on the Greek mainland. A total of 32 routes are offered here several times a day by the shipping companies Dodekanisos Seaways, Sky Marine, SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Anek Lines, Sebeco Lines, Sea Dreams and Hellenic Seaways.
Symi
The Pearl of the Aegean - that's how the 65 km² island on the far edge of the southeastern Aegean Sea likes to be called. Rhodes is one hour away by boat. Symi is mainly a destination for day tourists from Rhodes. For them, a visit to Panormitis Monastery as well as the listed harbor is a must. The monastery offers a wide panoramic view and as a former place of pilgrimage it is a historical sight. The fishing village Pedi as well as one or the other trip with excursion boats to island places, which you cannot reach otherwise, also belong on your Symi agenda. Keyword: the bays of Nanou and Disalona.
The ferry port on the island of Symi offers connections to the other Greek islands of Agathonisi, Rhodes, Tilos, Kasos, Leros, Kastelorizo, Lipsi, Karpathos, Nisyros, Patmos, Kalymnos, Kos and Astypalea, as well as to the ferry port of Piraeus on the Greek mainland. A total of 21 routes are offered here several times a day by the shipping companies Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Sebeco Lines, Sea Dreams and Hellenic Seaways.