Clockwise from top: View of Ano Symi, Gyalou Square, Monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormitis, Annunciation Church, stairs of Ano Symi, Port of Symi, sample of a traditional Neoclassical house
Symi, also transliterated as Syme or Simi (Greek: Σύμη), is a Greek island and municipality. It is mountainous and includes the harbor town of Symi and its adjacent upper town Ano Symi, as well as several smaller localities, beaches, and areas of significance in history and mythology. Symi is part of the Rhodes regional unit.[3]
The economy of Symi was traditionally based on the shipbuilding and sponge industries. The population reached 22,500 at its peak during that period.[4] Symi's main industry is now tourism,[5] and its permanent population has declined to 2,603[2] with a larger population during the summer.[6]
The island is known for its unique shrimps. Named "Symi's shrimps", these are small shrimps that are pan fried and eaten whole (with the shell).
^"Municipality of Symi, Municipal elections – October 2023". Ministry of Interior.
^ ab"Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
^"ΦΕΚ A 87/2010, Kallikratis reform law text" (in Greek). Government Gazette.
^Hellander, Paul; Kate Armstrong (2006). Greece. Lonely Planet. p. 535. ISBN 978-1-74059-750-0.
^O'Brien, Murrough (2003-04-27). "On Symi, parties go off with a bang". The Independent. Retrieved 2009-09-20.[dead link]
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