It's just a two-hour ferry ride away from Rhodes, but a visit to Chalki feels like a trip back in time. Rugged and arid, it's the smallest inhabited island in the Dodecanese. The only village, Emporio, is all pastel-coloured cascading down to the waterfront. Enjoy free time to mingle with the friendly locals, swim in a secluded beach or take selfies by the dinky chapels dotted throughout the island.
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Sophie
Traveled with family
August 7, 20254.2United Kingdom
Very much enjoyed the island and the trip itself. Would have liked more details before leaving in regards to timings and journey details.
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Alisha
Traveled as a couple
July 9, 20255United Kingdom
I would definitely recommend this excursion if you want a chilled day on the beach,, about an hours coach to board the public ferry across to the island, there are some lovely restaurants for lunch and the beach is a 10 minute walk away if you would like a sun bed and parasol it is €12 for the day, the island is beautiful as is the beach and the local people are lovely I would highly recommend this trip.
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Amanda Collard
Traveled as a couple
June 23, 20251.8United Kingdom
This trip should not be considered if staying in the pefkos area. 2 hour coach travel, 1 hour ferry which had no refreshments meant that arriving from a 7am pick up is not suitable. Than once on the island apart from 2 beaches which had to be paid for and why go all that way to go to a beach that's ready on our doorstep (Lee Beach). Than once a 1hour if slow walking around, the only respite from the sun was to spend time in a bar/ cafe for nearly 3 hours. Than it was the 3 hour return trip.
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Brad
Traveled as a couple
June 23, 20254.6United Kingdom
Chalki is an amazing island to visit, relatively quiet and very peaceful. Locals are so friendly, great cafes and excellent beaches. The time on the island (about 6 hours) is perfect to do a bit of exploring some swimming and have some food. The only thing I would highlight is that the ferry to Chalki (which is 1 hour each way) departs Kamiros port, which is in the south of the island, so can make a long day (1h ferry + 1.15 coach (we was in Rhodes Town, so that’s probably the longest journey))
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Sue from Wales
Solo traveler
June 4, 20255United Kingdom
Bus on time at pickup. Taken to the harbour and escorted on the ferry and time given to return to ferry. Crossing was amazing passing uninhabited small islands. Chalki is a beautiful place. A smaller version of symi and less crowded. Beaches are beautiful. Albeit bit of a climb. Plenty of restaurants on the harbour. I loved it. Boat left on time and was greeted by TUI rep on arrival. A must see place whist on rhodes taken back to my drop off place.
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Richard
Traveled as a couple
August 13, 20254.6France
Notre Irène Parler bien français. ********** explications. Visite a notre rythme,. Journée au top.
