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HalkiDodecanese island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Tiny car-free-feeling island near Rhodes with pastel harbour houses.
- Ferry
- From Kamiros Skala (Rhodes) about 1h
- Villages
- 1
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in HalkiSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Kamiros Skala (Rhodes) about 1h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Halki?
From Kamiros Skala (Rhodes) about 1h
Where should I stay on Halki?
Popular bases include Emporio. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Halki?
Highlights include Knights' Castle.
What are the best beaches on Halki?
Well-known beaches include Pondamos, Kania. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Halki be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Halki?
Other islands in the Dodecanese include Rhodes, Kos, Symi, Patmos, Karpathos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Halki in the Dodecanese?
Yes. Halki is part of the Dodecanese island group in Greece.
Guides about Halki
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.