Yialos – In Greek this means “a bay near the sea”, and as such, that is exactly what this is. As the capital town of the island it is the centre of Symi’s life force.

All the ships come and go from here and the main bulk of business is done around the neo-classical harbour. This is for those who like easy access, to be in the heart of it all and being able to pick and choose from the numerous cafes and restaurants that are on offer here. Add this to the fact that it has one of the most spectacular harbours in the Aegean and a holiday home here becomes a sound investment.