Halki

Halki’s name originates from the copper (halkos in Greek) mines that used to exist on the island. Halki flourished at the end of 19^th century, when the locals developed navigation and sponge commerce. Halki followed the historic course of neighbouring Rhodes and was officially united with Greece in 1948. It extends over a surface of 28km²; its coastline is 34km and counts 430 inhabitants. It can be reached by ferry from Piraeus and Rhodes.

Source: GNTO