Chorio

Horio, the old capital of the island of Halki, with 4,000 people on its glorious days, was gradually abandoned and is now deserted, although it was once the only settlement on Halki. Chorio is built around the hill upon which the fort is built and has old style stone houses.

The former capital Hora (Chorio) was inland to escape marauding pirates and is now deserted. The ruined medieval castle was built on the site of the ancient acropolis. There are 3 monasteries on the island: Taxiarch Michael of St. John, Holy Trinity and Holy Cross.

The remnants of this castle of the Knights of St John top the smaller peak behind Nimborio (Emborio). The panoramic views of Halki (Chalki) are spectacular.

By the early 19th Century, when the piracy problem had receded, most people had moved down to build their houses in the lovely amphitheatre of Emborio which we know today, leaving the old houses of Chorio to fall into ruin.

The remains of the old town, now deserted, provide a fine opportunity for a quiet walk and for the view of the sea losing itself in the sky.