Tuesday 6 May 2014

SYMI ISLAND, GREECE

Symi also transliterated Syme or Simi (Greek: Σύμη) is a Greek island and municipality. It is mountainous and includes the harbour 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. The shipbuilding and sponge industries were substantial on the island and, while at their peak near the end of the 19th century, the population reached 22,500. Symi's main industry is now tourism and the permanent population has declined to 2,500, although numbers swell in the summer months.

This post is part of the Our World Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.
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5 comments:

  1. Tomoko6 May 2014 at 17:24

    Such beautiful places!!pretty houses! I can almost smell from the blue ocean.

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  2. Mersad6 May 2014 at 19:42

    What an amazing place. The views are fantastic and everything looks so inviting. This must be great for a vacation.

    http://mersad-photography.blogspot.com/2014/05/remains-of-past-part-15-drive-east.html

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  3. Magical Mystical Teacher6 May 2014 at 20:42

    I love all those sightings of red!

    Stars and Stripes

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  4. Anonymous6 May 2014 at 22:52

    Your pictures make me want to visit these beautiful grounds.

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  5. Taken For Granted6 May 2014 at 23:52

    What a beautiful town. Looks like a perfect place to visit while on a sailing journey. Love the warmth and colors in your photos.

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