It is the opening night for the Symi Festival but the harbour is empty. Hardly a yacht to be seen and definitely no gulets.
Why?
The Turkish election this weekend. It just goes to show what a large contribution the Turkish registered boats make to Symi's harbour economy.
The island itself is quite full as many Rhodians have come over for the weekend and Rhodian power boats should start to arrive in the afternoon when everyone finishes work.