South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece

Places to visit near Sými

Sými is a town in South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece, home to about 2,354 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 beaches & coast and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ancient Loryma (21 km), Hisarönü Körfezi (28 km) and Phoenix (29 km).

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Sými, Aegean
Sými, South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sými at a glance

Location
South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece
Population
about 2,354
Coordinates
36.6155° N, 27.8362° E
Places within 50 km
129 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Sými

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sými: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Sými

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sými. The closest is Castle of Symi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sými

49 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sými. The closest is Symi (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Symi · river spot · South Aegean · ~4 km
  • Agia Marina · river spot · South Aegean · ~4 km
  • Plati · river spot · South Aegean · ~5 km
  • Oxia · river spot · South Aegean · ~5 km
  • Chondrós · river spot · South Aegean · ~6 km
  • Nimos · river spot · South Aegean · ~6 km

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Beaches & coast near Sými

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sými. The closest is Πέδιου (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sými

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sými. The closest is Βίγλα (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Sými

16 churches within 100 km of Sými. The closest is Michael Roukouniotis (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sými

16 caves within 100 km of Sými. The closest is Skordalous Cave (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sými

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sými
  2. 3 km Michael Roukouniotis · church, South Aegean
  3. 3 km Βίγλα · viewpoint, South Aegean
  4. 21 km Ancient Loryma · heritage site, Marmaris
  5. 19 km Πέδιου · beach, South Aegean
  6. 2 km Castle of Symi · heritage site, South Aegean
  7. 0 km Back to Sými

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How to reach Sými

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    Within 15 km of Sými

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sými by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4389Castle of Symi (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2849Symi (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1941Πέδιου (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints818Βίγλα (2 km)
    Churches916Michael Roukouniotis (3 km)
    Caves616Skordalous Cave (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs49Hızırşah Castle (27 km)
    Other attractions48Fallen Angel (49 km)
    Museums45Honey House (46 km)
    Waterfalls14Turgut Waterfall (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Ενυδρείο (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Reservoir of Gadoura's Dam (63 km)
    Treks11Carian Trail - Dalyan (34 km)
    Buddhist sites01Tsambika Monastery (63 km)
    Parks11Πάρκο Ροδίνι (50 km)

    Sými: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sými?

    Castle of Symi (heritage site, about 1 km), Ancient Loryma (heritage site, about 21 km), Βίγλα (viewpoint, about 2 km), Πέδιου (beach, about 2 km), Michael Roukouniotis (church, about 3 km), Τσαγκριάς (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sými?

    129 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 28 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sými?

    Castle of Symi, about 1 km by road; Τσαγκριάς (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sými?

    Symi, about 4 km by road; Agia Marina (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sými?

    Πέδιου, about 2 km by road; Νανού (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sými?

    Start in Sými, visit Michael Roukouniotis, then Βίγλα, then Ancient Loryma, then Πέδιου, then Castle of Symi, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sými?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Sými

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sými’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sými on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.