Halki Island is famous for its natural beauty and history.
Discover attractions of the Greek islands, mainland and metropolis. Apart from archaeological sites, monuments and museums, did you know that you can visit some of the most amazing monuments of geological interest in the word? Don't miss the chance to visit the Petrified Forest of Lesvos and Meteora in Thessaly, Central Halki Island!
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese Up until the middle of the 19th century, the abandoned settlement of Chorio was the capital of Halki.
Chorio was built on the northern side of St. Nikolas’ hill, on the borders of the Knights’ Castle, with the aim of avoiding... View More
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese The Monastery of Agios Giannis Alargas is located 7.5 km west of Nimborios. It is dedicated to the beheading of John the Baptist and it is the most important shrine of the island.
The Monastery has, through tradition, been connected... View More
Agios Ioannis Alargas Monastery
Agios Nikolaos Church
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese The church of Agios Nikolaos stands out due to its black and white, mosaic-like bell tower, its unique wall-paintings, and its beautiful view of the sea.
The church was built in 1861 and is located in Nimborio. ... View More
Agios Nikolaos Church
Clock Tower of Halki
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese The clock is located in front of the Nimborio town-hall and was donated to the island by Halkians living abroad.
It is an exquisitely structured building with twin side tiers and lush trimmings. View More
Clock Tower of Halki
Ecclesiastical Art Museum of Halki
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese The ecclesiastical history of the island unfolds in here by means of about 70 ecclesiastic heirlooms and art-works dating from the 18th to the 20th century. View More
Ecclesiastical Art Museum of Halki
Folklore Museum of Halki
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese The museum hosts examples of local popular tradition. These include garments of the time, antique furniture, the traditional wedding bed and various other archaeological findings. View More
Folklore Museum of Halki
Kameno Cave
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese Kameno Spilio (Burnt Cave in English) is located at ‘Amiglai’, at a distance of 8km from Nimborios.
In 1658, Venetian fleet-admiral Fransesco Morosini, lit a large fire at the mouth of the cave and this burnt the Halkians... View More
Kameno Cave
Knights Castle
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese At the top of Agios Nikolaos hill, on the northeastern part of the island, the ruins of the medieval Knights’ Castle command the scene. The castle was built mid 14th century by the Knights of Saint John.
At the Castle’s entrance,... View More
Knights Castle
Kyfes
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese These are sheepfolds of a conic structure, built from unjointed large stones. One comes across these structures spread-out across the rural areas of Halki.
These structures were also used as storage facilities, as trenches to... View More
Kyfes
Post Office
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese The post-office is a building of an early Italian modernist style.
It has curved lines and a geometric feel. View More
Post Office
Taxiarchis Michael Palarniotis Monastery
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese The Monastery of Taxiarchis Michael Palarniotis, or Panormitis, is located on the hillock of Agios Onoufrios, on the northern part of the island.
Its katholikon has a double vaulted roof and it is historiated with Byzantine murals... View More
Halki Island, Halki Island, Dodecanese Built high-up, on the western side of the island, the three windmills offer a panoramic view of the port of Halki. View More