same area of this monastery there is also a bakery where all kinds of delicates can be bought, which is usually taken advantage of during the excursions.
The following point that can be included on the Simi excursions is the town of this island. The harbour area is called Gialos and is very picturesque, as it counts on many Neo-classical houses and great churches, especially on the hillside.
Once in there apart from starring at these imposing buildings, sponge-diving can be practised, as it is an activity that has characterised this island from long ago. Gialos is linked to Chora, the upper town by a road and 375 marble steps.
Chorio worths a visit because of its many traditional houses, its 19th century church and its vast museum displaying traditional costumes and other items. Behind this museum, the ruins of the Byzantine Kastro and some medieval walls, aligning with the church of Megali Panagia can also be visited.
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An interesting area to go for an excursion is the Byzantine castle of Simi, built by the knights of St John in the 14th century. It is situated on top of a hill, surrounds the ancient acropolis and overlooks the harbor of Simi, thus offers an amazing view to the Aegean Sea. In the castle, you will find a small church dedicated to the Holy Virgin.
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Some travel agencies then return to the harbour of Rhodes, while others include other interesting destinations on the island of Simi. For example, Simi has also a sponge centre where visitors can learn about the processes related to sponge harvesting and preparing, and also can shop some of them. Another good location to visit on Simi is its gold store with traditional Greek designs on their pieces.
Usually these are some of the basic stops of most of excursions that include Simi as one of their schedule points. However, those travel agencies that allow spending some free time on the island before parting to the following destination are the best ones, due to the richness of Simi in terms of interesting sites. The small shingled beach beyond the harbour is available for swimming.
Regarding tourist facilities, the island counts on a good variety of cafes, bars, taverns and restaurants where to stand by and rest. In conclusion, this island is a great place to include on most of the available excursions around this area. Counting on all this information about the many available locations it counts on, will help visitors to choose the best option when it comes to travel agencies excursions.
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