Chalki Castle

Castle, Ruins, Lookout

The medieval castle is Chalki’s most significant monument and landmark, standing on the strategically important 280-metre-high hill of St Nicholas. From here, there are stunning views of the entire southern coast of the island and the town of Chalki. It was precisely thanks to this location that the castle served as an excellent defensive structure. [btn "The 10 best places to stay in Chalki" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/halki-island.en…

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Chorio

Archaeological site, Village

Chorio is a historic village in the island’s interior, situated in a mountain pass between Chalki Castle and the central mountain range. In the past, Chorio was the main centre of the island of Chalki due to its difficult access and, consequently, its ease of defence. Today, it has just five permanent residents. Ancient ruins on the steep slopes This site was inhabited as far back as Ancient Greece, long before our era. Several…

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