Emborio Holidays

Emborio Holidays - Destination Profile

The steeple of St. Nicholas is the work of the Rhodian architect Lefteris Sellas. Its tower leans over an arch made of ancient marbles taken from the temple of Apollo. The clock tower (a donation of the Halkians living abroad) rises before the unique Town Hall. The harbour front is around 400 meters in length and offers a sprinkling of cafes and a couple of tavernas.

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Emborio Holidays - Things to see

Kastro: The remnants of this castle of the Knights of St John top the smaller peak behind Emborio. The panoramic views are spectacular.

Chorio The old settlement of Halki (until early 19th Century), now mainly ruined, is situated on the slopes below the hill top Kastro, a position concealed from view from the sea, and high above the initial marauding of pirates. It is about a 35 minute walk up the concrete road, which winds up the valley.

Panormitis Restoration work has greatly improved the aspect of this small monastery, some 15 minutes above Chorio, up a bulldozed track to the right. The ancient Byzantine church and the main buildings are undergoing refurbishment.

Things to do on a Holiday in Emborio

Hikers can either walk the island's one and only paved road that connects the port to the Agios Ioannis Monastery passing through the Orio or venture off track following the paths they encounter or climb the cliff trails.

Emborio Holiday Weather

Max Temp F	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Halki	69	74	80	84	84	80	75
London	56	61	68	71	70	66	56
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Halki	7	10	12	12	11	9	6
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

Getting Around on Emborio Holidays

Foot: Walking is the main way to get around and explore the island as there is no bus service. Remote beaches can be reached by boat. Everything is within a walking distance.

Boat: There is a daily caique connecting the island to Rhodes and a hydrofoil once a week to Kalymnos, Kos, Nisiros and Tilos. 1 water taxi with various destinations displayed. Rates by negotiation dependent on the number in party (up to 12).

Taxi: There is just one taxi, usually parked near the Post Office if not out on call. Rates are advertised for Pondamos, Ftenagia, Chorio, Monastery.

Emborio Holidays Shopping

Jewellery, Pottery and ceramics.

Emborio Holidays - Beaches

Pondamos is the only sandy beach on Halki is just 10 minutes walk from Emborio. Follow the concrete road over the ridge into the next bay. You will find a taverna, umbrellas and sun beds.

Ftengia - You can reach this beach by the rocky path above the shoreline, or by the high road to the windmills. It will take about 15 minutes walk from Emborio. There is also a taverna, sun beds and umbrellas.

Kania is a beach of pebbles lies in the north of Emborio (a 25 minute walk from Emborio)

Yiali's tiny beach of white pebbles is found on the South side of the island, down a winding track leading from the old village at Chorio, below the Kastro. Relax in the shade by the cliffs.