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Sights and activities in Chalki island

Wondering  where to go and what to see  on the beautiful island of Chalki? We have gathered here all the various attractions for you to get to know the history of the island and discover its hidden  natural beauties  . Some of the  attractions worth visiting  in Halki:
  • The  Monastery of Agios Ioannis Alargas , where the biggest festival of Chalkis takes place on August 29 with singing and dancing until morning
  • The  Monastery of Taxiarchi Michael of Palarniotis or Panormitis , with a breathtaking panoramic view
  • The  church of Agios Nikolaos
  • The  Castle of the Knights of Agios Ioannis , with a stunning view of the Carpathian Sea
  • The  Burnt Cave 
Once you’ve toured the sights of Halki, don’t forget to do the following  activities :
  • A  walk to Niborio , the port and the only settlement of the island (also known as Emporio). The Town Hall stands out with its clock tower.
  • A  visit to Chorio  (Old Village), the old capital of the island which is now deserted. It is about 2.5 km from the port.
  • Activities  in nature , as Halki has many beautiful paths. You can take the route to the Monastery of Taxiarchi Michael of Palarniotis, which starts from the port and passes through the Village. From there you can follow the path to Agios Georgios Ryakiou.
  • A  day trip to Alimia , an islet between Halki and Rhodes that you can visit by boat departing from Niborio. Here you will swim on a wonderful beach with deep blue waters, you will see a lake with salt water and ruins from different eras!