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Halki Overview
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Part of the Dodecanese group of islands and just a few miles west of Rhodes, lies the wonderful island of Halki also known as the 'Center of Peace and Friendship'. Halki being only 28sq.km and with only one village, a couple of roads, a handful of cars and no disco's. On the island of Halki, you are guaranteed a truly relaxing 'away from it all' holiday.
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Halki Villages
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Chroio (Horio) is the old capital of the island of Halki although now deserted. Nimborio (Emborio), the only populated area today, is a fantastic array of houses, tavernas and shops clustered around the picturesque harbour area.
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Walking on Halki
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Hikers on Halki, can have a choice of either walking the island's one and only paved road or venture off track. Following the paths encountered, or climbing the cliffs can be an exciting and new experience..
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Beaches on Halki
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Small and beautiful beaches surround the island of Halki, some approachable by foot, others by small boats. Pondamos, Ftengaia, Yiali and Kania are the only ones reached by foot.
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Interesting places on Halki
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Neo-classical architecture, Byzantine Church, Monastery and ruins of an ancient castle are just some of the sights offered on the wonderful island of Halki.
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Halki Frequent Questions
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Common holiday questions about Symi: Doctors, Police, Banks/Cash machines, Pharmacies, Car Hire, Buses, Taxis, Telephones, Weather, Shopping times, Public Holidays/Festivals, Tavernas/Bars.
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Halki History
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The island of Halki was much allied with it's neighbouring island of Rhodes, especially during the Peloponnesian War of 412BC. Centuries later saw the island occupied by several successors, notably the Arabs in the 7th Century and later the Venetians. These invasions let to the building of the medieval fortresses on the island. Halki was then controlled by the Turks, beginning in 1523 and lasting until the Greek War of Independence in 1821.
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Nature on Halki
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The island of Halki houses around 6000 goats! The animals avoid eating the wild oregano and white marjoram, but locals pick it. Many islanders raise bees for honey and wax. The island boasts 14 varieties of butterflies and 40 types of birds.
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How to get to Halki
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The island of Halki has no airport and therefore requires a flight to Rhodes with onward transfers. The ferry service is operated by two alternating boats, leaving for Halki each day in the season from Kamiros Skala, a small port on the Western coast of Rhodes. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Halki is also served by ferry companies connecting the island with Rhodes and Piraeus. The sailing time to is around 2 hours, into the commercial harbour near the Old Town and continues to Piraeus.
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