This is the title that UNESCO has given to Rhodes' little sister island, which is so close to but so different from itself. Get to know the special, undiscovered island of the Dodecanese with Holidays Essential.

Chalki is a lovely little island located in the Dodecanese, it remains untouched by commercialism and mass tourism and there is no doubt that it is one of the best places to go when in Rhodes. This small island will reward you if you are looking for total relaxation and tranquility.

Here everything moves at a relaxed human pace. You will enjoy walks along the cobbled streets between mansions and restored houses with colors as if taken from a painter's palette and many dips in the clear waters.

Italian refinement welcomes you to the port with the amphitheatrically built settlement dominated by neoclassical houses.

The Stone Clock is a donation of the Chalkites from abroad. From the three windmills, the harbor looks like a panoramic well-colored postcard. The Old Village is the abandoned former capital, built to protect the inhabitants from pirates.

The Fortress of the Knights of St. John in the northeastern part of the island, built in the 15th century, is a gem. From there Rhodes stands out in the blue carpet of the Carpathian Sea.

A few hours in Chalki is enough to get into the relaxed rhythm of the locals, who continue to have a traditional way of life, full of simplicity and glamour. Endless hours of relaxation on the enchanting beaches, a welcoming atmosphere, nature walks, and fine food await you in Chalki!

The local products of Chalki:

Try the local thyme honey of excellent quality, the soft cheese made from goat's milk in a traditional way, prickly pears, local handmade pasta and lamb or goat stuffed and cooked in a wood-fired oven (the most "festive" food), fresh fish (taste the delicious kakavia and prawns that can be eaten whole once fried). Have a refreshing souma! Cheers!

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