Halki is a small island west of Rhodes, inhabited since ancient Greek times. In the early 20th century, it was a thriving sponge-diving and fishing island with around 8,000 inhabitants and active trade with neighboring islands and North Africa, especially Egypt. Its prosperous past is still reflected in the beautiful neoclassical buildings surrounding the harbour.
Halki is a magical place. It may take a few hours to reach, but once you arrive, you may never want to leave. Life moves slowly here, with good food, friendly locals, crystal-clear waters, and no cars.
Swim in the crystal clear waters around the island. Go to the beautiful beaches of Ftenagia, Pondamos and Kania and eat at the taverns above these beaches. Relax, lead a simple, fulfilling holiday full of good food, serenity, hot sun and local traditions. The island is the ultimate decompression, focusing only on what you need.
Villa Hiona is made up of two 250 year- old stone houses that are adjoined. They were the second houses to be built on the Halki harbour. The villa is situated in the elite location of the harbour called “Viglimia”. Viglimia is a beautifully quiet part on the right side of the island, as one looks at Halki from the sea. It offers a peaceful stay, with only the lapping noise of the sea but is also only a 5-minute walk to the center of the town, to the stores and and restaurants.
Halki in all its glory before the Second World War, was a bustling, wealthy fishing and sponge island. After many of its inhabitants left the island, it has, since the 1980s, been slowly renovated, to produce the beautiful panorama around the harbour, Emborio.
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