Island of Halki (Chalki), Greece - villa Praxithea Villa Aristea
The island of Chalki (Halki) is linked by boat with islands like Kassos, Karpathos, and Kreta, but mainly and most frequently with Rhodes.
The best way to reach Chalki is to fly to the International Airport of Rhodes, with one of the numerous charter or regular flights, and then catch a correspondence. Outside airport, taxis queue to take you to one of the two ports from where you can catch a ferry that goes to Chalki.
The first is in Rhodes Town (14 kilometres from the airport), where you can catch the big ferryboat three times per week, every Sunday at 4.00am, Wednesday at 7.00am, and Thursday at 4.00am. It is a 2 hours trip.
The second port is Kamiros Scala (35 kilometres from the airport) where you can catch the daily small ferries (caiques). They go to Halki every Sunday at 9.00am and 18.00pm, Monday at 14.30pm, Tuesday at 14.30pm, Wednesday at 17.30pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 14.30pm. It is a 1 hour trip.
To return to Rhodes you can use the same means of transportation. The big ferryboat leaves for Rhodes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 22.00pm.
The small ferryboats leave for Kamiros Scala every Sunday at 7.00am and 17.00pm , Monday and Tuesday at 6.00am , Wednesday at 9.00am, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6.00am On request we can arrange your transportation from the airport to Kamiros Scala and viceversa.
If you wish to contact Chalki's Port Police, telephone 2246 0 45220. We are always at your disposal for any kind of help, in order to arrive at Chalki quickly and safely.
Just a few miles off the west coast of Rhodes, lies the beautiful tiny island of Chalki or Halki. The traditional way of living of an island fishing village continues, because it is relatively unknown to the tourist industry. As there is no real traffic, the island guarantees you a quiet and relaxing vacation.
The only village of the island, called Nimborio, is made up of traditional island-style houses, scattered around a picturesque harbour. The clarity of the water around Chalki is astounding, a place that the snorkellers will adore. The main archaeological interest of the island is the ruined medieval castle on the top of a hill beyond the village. Apart from that, 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.
The climate of Chalki is very dry, therefore is very pleasant for holidaying. Normally the last rains stop by the end of April, and begin again at the end of October giving plenty of opportunity for swimming. The region is famous for long, sunny summers when temperature normally varies from 25 to 35 Celsius degrees.
The dock, which is called Piatsa, is the heart of the village and takes on the role of a market square: there, people gather to talk, drink coffee or tea at one of the Kafenion, or eat fresh fish and local specialities. You can shop at one of the supermarkets, at the kiosk or at one of the two bakeries, where you must try the local pies with cheese or spinach. After a delicious breakfast, hire a small boat or walk to one of the sandy or pebbly beaches of the island for a swim. A day trip to Alimia (deserted island close to Halki) or to Rhodes by the 6.00 a.m. ferry, are options not to miss.
The island has recently equipped with an ATM machine where you can get cash 24 hours per day.
