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Highlights

Places Of Interest

• Kastro - 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 maraudings 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.

Beaches

• Pondamos - 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 - 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.

Activities

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.

Things to Buy

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• Pottery and ceramics

Climate

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Great Excursions

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