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- | + | {{infobox | lat=36.23015|lon=27.57671 | |
- | + | | name= Chálki | |
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+ | | zoom= 12 | ||
+ | | image= Greece_Chalke_S.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Satellite View of Chalki & Alimnia | ||
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Chálki (Χάλκη) or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halki_(Greece) Halki] or Khalki is a small island of 2 km<sup>2</sup> and about 300 inhabitants located approximately 7 nM west of [[Rhodes]]. It is a mountainous off-the-beaten-track island with many sandy beaches. There are many nice neoclassical pastel colored houses surrounding the harbor whose owners have mostly immigrated and live in Florida. The main street is named [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarpon_Springs Tarpon Springs] Boulevard. | Chálki (Χάλκη) or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halki_(Greece) Halki] or Khalki is a small island of 2 km<sup>2</sup> and about 300 inhabitants located approximately 7 nM west of [[Rhodes]]. It is a mountainous off-the-beaten-track island with many sandy beaches. There are many nice neoclassical pastel colored houses surrounding the harbor whose owners have mostly immigrated and live in Florida. The main street is named [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarpon_Springs Tarpon Springs] Boulevard. | ||
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Chálki famous for keeping its old music and traditional songs the 15 syllable ''mandinádes.'' | Chálki famous for keeping its old music and traditional songs the 15 syllable ''mandinádes.'' | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | + | ; BA | |
- | + | : 872 Kalimnos to Rhodes | |
- | + | : 1667 Rhodes island | |
- | + | ; Imray-Tetra | |
- | + | : G35 Dodecanese and the Coast of Turkey | |
- | + | ; NIMA | |
- | + | : 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos | |
- | + | : 54416 Nisos Rhodhos | |
- | + | ; Greek | |
+ | : 451 Leros to Rhodos | ||
- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | '' | + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''. |
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- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | * [[Cruising the Dodecanese Islands]] | |
- | === | + | ==Islands== |
- | + | None. | |
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- | + | ==Communication== | |
+ | * Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | ||
+ | * Olympia Radio - VHF channels 01 & 63 | ||
- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
- | == | + | ==Navigation== |
- | + | Approaches to Chálki are straightforward. | |
- | + | {{hold vertical}} | |
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- | + | ==Berthing== | |
+ | ===Ports=== | ||
+ | {{Poi |36|13.3|N|27|36.9|E| | type= harbour |name= Emborio |altname= Εμπορειό |zoom= 17 | ||
+ | | image= Greece_Chalke_Emborio_h.jpg | imagetext= Chart of Emborió Bay | imagewidth= | ||
+ | | text= Emborió or Chálki is the only anchorage on the island and provides reasonable shelter from the ''meltemi'' although it is gusty. On the north side of the harbour a new T-shaped pontoon has been installed. Either anchor moor on the outside of the T section, dropping anchor in depths of 12-15 metres, or go alongside the inner section of the pontoon where directed. There were also a few laid moorings at the time of visit (July 2009) along the southern side of the pontoon joining the T section to the shore. Water and electricity is available on a card system - €3 for 500 litres of water and €3 for 300 kW electricity. Typical charge for a night’s mooring is around €1 per metre overall length. There seems to be a constant swell in the harbour in most wind conditions and, since it rolls directly onto the T, the berths on anchor moor on the outside are usually the most comfortable. The harbor can be very crowded at peak times and you may not find room, especially if you arrive late. In such circumstances, the best near-by all weather shelter is at [[Alimnia|Alimniá.]] | ||
- | + | Alternatively you can anchor off in a cove just W of the harbor. Easy distance by dinghy. | |
- | + | {{Danger}} On the SE of the island, W of the tiny Nisaki island there is a rock, Xera, which is awash and not always easy to see. }} | |
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- | + | {{hgallery| | |
- | + | {{himage|Chalki.jpeg|Emborio the Harbor of Chálki}} | |
- | {| | + | {{himage|Chalki2.jpeg|The T-shaped pontoon}} |
- | + | {{himage|Greece_Chalke4.jpg|Anchoring off, W of the harbor}} | |
- | + | }} | |
- | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | |
- | + | None. | |
- | == | + | ==Anchorages== |
- | + | {{Poi |36|13.2|N|27|36.3|E| | type= anchorage |name= Potamos |altname= Ποταμός |zoom= 16 | |
- | + | | image= Greece_Chalke_Potamos_h.jpg | imagetext= Chart of Potamos | imagewidth= | |
+ | | text= Potamos is a small bay S of [[#Emborio|Emborió]] and within walking distance. It is possible to anchor here. }} | ||
- | + | ==Amenities== | |
+ | {{tlist | ||
- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water|On the pontoon in [[#Emborio|Emborio]] | |
- | + | |Electricity|On the pontoon in [[#Emborio|Emborio]] | |
+ | |Toilets|None | ||
+ | |Showers|None | ||
+ | |Laundry|None | ||
+ | |Garbage|Trash cans in the harbor. | ||
- | + | |header|Supplies | |
- | + | |Fuel|None | |
- | + | |Bottled gas|None | |
+ | |Chandlers|None | ||
- | + | |header|Services | |
- | + | |Repairs| None | |
- | + | |Internet| | |
+ | |Mobile connectivity| Reasonable 3G signal | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | + | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..}} | |
- | === | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} |
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- | === | + | ==Eating out== |
- | + | {{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)}} | |
+ | * Location1 | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
+ | * Location2 | ||
+ | : {{mark |name= ''{{Magenta|Name}}''| type= eatingout | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text={{Magenta| description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}} | ||
- | == | + | ==Transportation== |
- | + | Ferries to [[Rhodes]]. | |
- | === | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | ====History==== | |
+ | {| class="wikitable" align=right | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Image:Greece_Chalke2.jpg|250px]]<br /><small>The colorful houses in Emborió</small> | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Greece_Chalki2.jpg|250px]]<br /><small>Tarpon Springs Boulevard</small> | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | The island was named Chálki from its copper (chalkos - χαλκός) mines which flourished in antiquity. Its first inhabitants were [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelasgians Pelasgians], Karians, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorians Dorians], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicians Phoenicians]. From excavations on the island it appears that it was flourishing from the 10 century BC to the classical period during which it was under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_Athens Athenian] influence. In the middle ages the island was possessed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabs Arabs], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantines Byzantines], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_Republic Venetians], and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Genoa Genoese]. It was then part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottoman Empire] until it was sold to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy#Kingdom_of_Italy_.281861-1946.29 Italians] in the 19th century AD. After [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II], in 1948 Chálki along with the rest of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese] was united with Greece. The island had seen some prosperity in the early part of this century but when the trade of sponges, sponge diving being its chief occupation, collapsed it faced hard times and many of its inhabitants immigrated to the US. | ||
- | === | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
- | + | At [[#Emborio|Emborió]] one can walk along the ''Tarpon Springs Boulevard'' to the beach ([[#Potamos|Potamos]]). Also one can visit the church of Ayios Nikólaos with the tallest campanile in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese]. | |
- | + | About an hour uphill walk from Emborio there is the abandoned town Chorió dominated by the castle of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Hospitaller Knights of St. John] which is built on top of the ancient acropolis. The view from here is spectacular, on clear days one can see as far as [[Karpathos]] and [[Crete]]. Also, at Chorió there is the Byzantine church of Panayia with a few frescoes. | |
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- | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | List links to discussion threads on | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
- | * | + | * {{wikipedia|Halki_(Greece)}} |
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- | === | + | ==References== |
- | + | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | |
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- | + | {{Comments}} | |
- | + | * From [[Karpathos#Pigadia|Pigadhia]] on [[Karpathos]] to [[#Emborio|Emborio]], Halki - 48 miles in six hours in WNW 5 to 6 on yankee, staysail and single reefed main (5 July 2009). For him: cracking; for her: scary --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 13:14, 21 July 2009 (UTC). | |
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+ | * July 2009 --[[User:Summercruise|Summercruise]] 14:50, 10 July 2009 (UTC) | ||
+ | * July 2009 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 10:55, 11 July 2009 (UTC) | ||
+ | * August 2009 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
+ | * June 2019 ([[#Emborio|Emborio]]) --[[User:Io|Io]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:30, 26 June 2019
Chálki
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Chálki (Χάλκη) or Halki or Khalki is a small island of 2 km2 and about 300 inhabitants located approximately 7 nM west of Rhodes. It is a mountainous off-the-beaten-track island with many sandy beaches. There are many nice neoclassical pastel colored houses surrounding the harbor whose owners have mostly immigrated and live in Florida. The main street is named Tarpon Springs Boulevard.
Chálki famous for keeping its old music and traditional songs the 15 syllable mandinádes.
Charts
- BA
- 872 Kalimnos to Rhodes
- 1667 Rhodes island
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and the Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
- 54416 Nisos Rhodhos
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Islands
None.
Communication
- Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 01 & 63
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approaches to Chálki are straightforward.
Berthing
Ports
Emborio
Emborió or Chálki is the only anchorage on the island and provides reasonable shelter from the meltemi although it is gusty. On the north side of the harbour a new T-shaped pontoon has been installed. Either anchor moor on the outside of the T section, dropping anchor in depths of 12-15 metres, or go alongside the inner section of the pontoon where directed. There were also a few laid moorings at the time of visit (July 2009) along the southern side of the pontoon joining the T section to the shore. Water and electricity is available on a card system - €3 for 500 litres of water and €3 for 300 kW electricity. Typical charge for a night’s mooring is around €1 per metre overall length. There seems to be a constant swell in the harbour in most wind conditions and, since it rolls directly onto the T, the berths on anchor moor on the outside are usually the most comfortable. The harbor can be very crowded at peak times and you may not find room, especially if you arrive late. In such circumstances, the best near-by all weather shelter is at Alimniá.
Alternatively you can anchor off in a cove just W of the harbor. Easy distance by dinghy.
Danger: On the SE of the island, W of the tiny Nisaki island there is a rock, Xera, which is awash and not always easy to see.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Potamos
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | On the pontoon in Emborio |
Electricity | On the pontoon in Emborio |
Toilets | None |
Showers | None |
Laundry | None |
Garbage | Trash cans in the harbor. |
Supplies | |
Fuel | None |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | None |
Internet | |
Mobile connectivity | Reasonable 3G signal |
Vehicle rentals |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..
Store name1 [[Chalki#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)
- Location1
- Name [[Chalki#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
- Location2
- Name [[Chalki#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
Ferries to Rhodes.
Tourism
History
The colorful houses in Emborió |
Tarpon Springs Boulevard |
The island was named Chálki from its copper (chalkos - χαλκός) mines which flourished in antiquity. Its first inhabitants were Pelasgians, Karians, Dorians, Phoenicians. From excavations on the island it appears that it was flourishing from the 10 century BC to the classical period during which it was under Athenian influence. In the middle ages the island was possessed by the Arabs, the Byzantines, the Venetians, and the Genoese. It was then part of the Ottoman Empire until it was sold to the Italians in the 19th century AD. After World War II, in 1948 Chálki along with the rest of the Dodecanese was united with Greece. The island had seen some prosperity in the early part of this century but when the trade of sponges, sponge diving being its chief occupation, collapsed it faced hard times and many of its inhabitants immigrated to the US.
Places to Visit
At Emborió one can walk along the Tarpon Springs Boulevard to the beach (Potamos). Also one can visit the church of Ayios Nikólaos with the tallest campanile in the Dodecanese.
About an hour uphill walk from Emborio there is the abandoned town Chorió dominated by the castle of the Knights of St. John which is built on top of the ancient acropolis. The view from here is spectacular, on clear days one can see as far as Karpathos and Crete. Also, at Chorió there is the Byzantine church of Panayia with a few frescoes.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Chalki at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
- From Pigadhia on Karpathos to Emborio, Halki - 48 miles in six hours in WNW 5 to 6 on yankee, staysail and single reefed main (5 July 2009). For him: cracking; for her: scary --Atheneoflymington 13:14, 21 July 2009 (UTC).
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Chalki and this page's details validated:
- July 2009 --Summercruise 14:50, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
- July 2009 --Atheneoflymington 10:55, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
- August 2009 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- June 2019 (Emborio) --Io
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