Symi Chat

Hi

Does anyone know the history of the bunkers on the island?
There always seems to be quite a bit on ancient history sites, but details on modern history is a bit harder to track down?

There's a couple just past Nos beach; one at Pedi, on the walk to St Nicholas beach (and an older stone tower there); and two bunkers on the walk to the wine presses; also a couple on the road just above Panorimitis.

Are they Italian, German, Greek etc?

Thanks

Capto

They are Greek and are part of Greece's border defense system. The island actually has quite a large military presence. Greece still has conscription and troops posted here for their national service refer to Symi as Alcatraz