7Symi – Neoclassical Elegance by the Dodecanese Sea
 
                                
                            Symi, near Rhodes, offers a different kind of Greek beauty — elegant, colorful, and refined. The harbor of Gialos is one of the most picturesque in the Aegean, lined with pastel-hued neoclassical mansions that reflect the island’s maritime past.
While yachts occasionally anchor here, Symi retains an air of quiet sophistication. Spend your days climbing the stone steps of the old town, visiting the Monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis, or diving into the azure waters of Agios Georgios Bay. Evenings bring soft light, fresh seafood, and a calm found only on islands that resist change.