We stayed 3 fantastic weeks at Pebus’ family house on Symi in July 2015.

Having visited many islands in Greece we have to say that Symi is something out of the ordinary. Entering the quaint harbor with the ferry at night time is a quite spectacular sight with the beautiful architecture and lights. This small island is really lovely and also full of interesting contrasts, with everything from luxury yachts to houses in ruins and from the more barren northern parts of the island to the forests in the south.

The house is located high up in the village above the harbor, with an amazing view. It is a beautiful traditional house which the pictures do not really do justice to. The patio overgrown with vines is really tranquil and the roof terrace is wonderful in the evening light. Although the house is old it has all modern amenities. Plenty of clean bed linen and towels were also provided.

It is easy to stroll down the stairs to the harbor for a meal or a drink or to Pedi bay for a swim. You soon get to find your way around the many meandering alley ways and if you get lost you won’t be for long! If you don’t want to walk all the way back up there is a bus which stops fairly close to the house or you can take a taxi, which is only marginally more expensive and will go all the way to the close by church.

For swimming the beaches of Pedi and St Nicholas can be reached by foot, the later by traversing the mountain which is not hard but best done in the early morning or late afternoon. All other beaches are accessed by taxi boat from either Pedi bay or the harbor. We liked in particular the beach of Nanoy. There is also much culture and history on the island, not the least the many monasteries and churches. Great hiking as well, but perhaps not for the hottest summer months unless for very early mornings walks.

Everything was perfectly arranged, and Pebus and his family were more than welcoming and helpful. A special thank you to Pebus’ mother Maria who very kindly took us in on Rhodes, and spent days showing us around on Symi with her friend Susanne.

We would definitely highly recommend this beautiful house, this island and this