Hi Lisa B,
Allan is spot on - we have never seen it busy enough in September to prevent an ouzo stop or lunch in any of our favourite places.
One of the great joys is watching the hustle and bustle of the day boats arriving. They normally stagger their arrival and departure and so many of the day visitors are in organised groups that are taken to the restaurants that can cope with large parties - Nireus and International to name but two. But even then there is always several spare tables.
A time we love if we are having a "Port Day" (and that means Yialos not the fortified wine
) is when we sit in Elpida's and watch the last of the day visitors stroll, speed walk and sometimes run to catch their boat back to Rodos and Symi returns to its peaceful self. Follow this with a gentle walk to the side of the harbour opposite the Clock Tower and watch that late afternoon, early evening sun bathe the houses with that magical light as we partake of a small libation is always a highlight for us.
Sunday's are a great day to spend around the harbour as the day boats seem to unite many Greek families who meet up in the various cafe bars on arrival and this gives Yialos a very special feeling.
Count the days Lisa B.