5Symi – A Pastel Port of Dreams

Near Rhodes, Symi is one of the most photogenic islands in Greece, with a colorful neoclassical harbor that looks like it belongs in a painting. Its pastel houses, mirrored in the crystal-clear bay, make Gialos one of the prettiest ports in the Aegean.

Symi is small, but its charm is immense. Visitors can swim in hidden bays like Agios Georgios Dysalonas, reachable only by boat, and enjoy seafood at waterside tavernas where the catch of the day often comes straight off the fisherman’s net.
It’s growing in popularity among yachters and photographers, so 2026 might be your last chance to experience Symi before it becomes a household name.