The destination
Symi Port, and what’s on the table

Seasonal sourcing
Seasonal sourcing & local specialties
Active late May to September. Sharp peaks August. Iconic neoclassical amphitheatre setting in the southern Dodecanese.
Local specialties around Symi Port
- Garides Symiakes (Symi shrimp)
- Symi olive oil
- Rhodes Athiri and Mandilaria wines
- Symi katimeria cheese pastries
- Symi sun-dried tomato preparations
- Turkish crossover and halal protocols
Frequently asked questions about Symi Port
How do I find a yacht food supplier at Symi Port?+
Browse vetted suppliers serving Symi and the southern Dodecanese on Super Yacht Eats. Each listing shows specialties, languages, lead times and direct contact. One quote request reaches multiple suppliers in provisioning, fish, wine and bespoke catering.
Can I get provisioning delivered to Symi Port?+
Yes. Symi suppliers handle quayside delivery to the port and tender delivery to yachts anchored off Panormitis and the smaller Symi bays. Volume provisioning typically supplemented from Rhodes (65 km south, via daily ferry). Same-day on fresh items; 24 to 48 hours on full provisioning.
What is the famous Symi shrimp?+
Garides Symiakes are a small sweet shrimp species fished in the waters around Symi, traditionally served fried whole and eaten shell-and-all. They are the island's signature dish and a Dodecanese specialty unique to Symi. Vetted suppliers source direct from the local boats during the fishing season.
What other Symi specialties should I order?+
Garides Symiakes (the signature shrimp), Symi olive oil, katimeria (cheese pastries), Symi sun-dried tomato preparations, Rhodes Athiri whites and Mandilaria reds, plus Turkish crossover items given the 8-km strait to the Turkish coast.


