Chalki

Day Trips from Karpathos: Islands and Excursions

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The narrow strait between Karpathos and the islet of Saria, crossed on the day trip

Karpathos sits in the open sea between Rhodes and Crete, surrounded by smaller islands and uninhabited islets that make rewarding day trips. The classic outing is the boat to wild, uninhabited Saria off the northern cape. The ferry also opens up the quiet neighbouring island of Kasos. The deserted beaches of Armathia, and the longer … Read more

Halki Day Trip from Rhodes

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Halki Day Trip from Rhodes

A Halki day trip from Rhodes is a short island excursion to Halki (also spelled Chalki), the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese, lying just off the west coast of Rhodes. The visit centres on Emporio, its pastel harbour town of restored sea-captains’ mansions, with a calm, slow pace, a few beaches, and tavernas around … Read more