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The town of Chalki
The harbour village of Chalki is the only inhabited settlement on the island, and almost all of its inhabitants live here.
This beautifully maintained and clean little town stretches out around the harbour, featuring a lovely pedestrian promenade, numerous tavernas and several souvenir shops, as well as small supermarkets.
The town of Chalki is also sometimes known as Emporio.
What to visit in Chalki
You can walk through the whole village in 15 minutes, but you can easily spend a whole day here.
The main centre is the pedestrian promenade, which is bordered to the north by a church with a bell tower, the town’s most prominent landmark.
To the south, the promenade continues through narrow streets and along a footpath to Ftenagia Beach.
If you head straight uphill from the harbour, after about 5 minutes you’ll reach the largest and most famous beach on the island – Pondamos.
On the southern edge of the town, three historic windmills can be seen on the hill. However, it is not possible to reach them directly, as the hill forms part of a small military base.
Tourist services in Chalki
Right on the main harbour pier, various travel agencies have stalls offering boat trips for snorkelling or to the nearby uninhabited islet of Alimia.
Most tavernas and shops close after the last daily ferry departs at around 6.00 pm.
What to see around
Discover all the places to see in Chalki.
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