Sunday, September 27, 2026

Swimming in St George's Bay, Symi

Boats in St George's Bay, Symi, Greece

I have so much to tell you about my busy summer of travelling, and I'm not sure where to begin. Perhaps it would be best to start with one of the most beautiful places we discovered.

Boats in St George's Bay, Symi, Greece

St George's Bay, on the tiny island of Symi, which lies north-west of Rhodes.

Boats in St George's Bay, Symi, Greece

After an incredible day exploring Symi, our boat took a detour into the bay on the way home, and it was a beautifully tranquil end to the day. The bay feels wonderfully remote, with its towering cliffs, clear blue water and near silence.

Swimmers in St George's Bay, Symi, Greece

Despite bringing along our swimming costumes, we opted not to get in the water with the rest of our tour. It seemed very cold and far too deep for me!

St George's Bay, Symi, Greece

Instead, we stayed on the upper deck, gazing across the bay and taking in the magnificent beauty surrounding us. The view in the photo above is now my phone lock screen, which shows just how much I loved it.

A boat enters St George's Bay, Symi, Greece

We stood transfixed as a boat slowly began to make its way into the bay, watching it get closer against that extraordinary backdrop.

A boat enters St George's Bay, Symi, Greece

I wish I could bottle up that feeling and somehow pass it on to you, because it was one of those rare moments when everything felt completely calm and lovely.

A boat enters St George's Bay, Symi, Greece

A perfect end to a perfect day.

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