Data Zone
Country/territory: Greece
IBA Criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C6 (2012)
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Area: 14,078 ha
Site description
Simi is rocky and covered with phrygana and conifer forest. The adjacent islets are unvegetated or covered with scrub. Human activities include fishing, tourism, stock-raising, and arable agriculture.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for seabirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Symi island and surrounding islets. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 31/01/2023.
