Colour photographic view of the bay of Ios, photographed by N. Desyllas in 1978. In the foreground can be seen a traditional trechantiri anchored in the calm harbour waters, surrounded by small boats. In the background stretch the waterfront with a passenger vessel and caiques, the white buildings of the settlement of Gialos with restaurants and cafés, and houses spreading across the barren hillsides among dry-stone walls and terraces.