Blue Cruise to a Greek Island, Chalki

Bodtur Yachting provides yacht charters in Turkey also by including by visits to some Greek Islands, and mainly to Dodecanese Islands. Chalki is a small one of them that cannot be excluded in the Turkey Yacht Charter. Name of the island of Chalki presumably comes from the Greek word "halkos" which means copper. This island is called so, because there were functioning copper mines in the island. On another call, this island is known as "Island of peace and friendship".

The island has one school for education of 30 students where the population is about 130 people. There is one policeman and a bus which drove the inhabitants of the island up and down in the mornings and in the evenings. This exciting adventure during a Turkey Yacht Charter will allow you to get acquainted with the nearest neighbor of Rhodes. This is one of the smallest and most picturesque islands of the Dodecanese. It is ideal for a relaxing break. And this is probably just one of many factors that await tourists on Turkey Yacht Charter. Tranquility, solitude and silence... This is a quiet and cozy island. The total area of Chalki is 30 kilometers square. This is a small thumbnail of the island of Symi with pretty bright and colorful houses built in the neoclassical style. Varied sea food, nice beaches, possibility for fishing, amazing views, crystal-clear sea, and most importantly - complete peace of mind are offered while traveling on a Turkey Yacht Charter.

The only village on the island is capital Imborios that is located in the port area and has about 300 residents. The taverns, restaurants, cafes, pastry shop, a variety of shops are stretched along the waterfront. The owner of a restaurant gives rods to the visitors who wish to go fishing. In the Chalki Island, you may visit the Church of Saint Nicholas. The main attraction of the island is this church with a small bell tower. The interior design of the church is not quite typical for Greece, iconostasis were decorated in Russian style. Saint Nicholas was the patron saint of the island of Chalki.

Pondamos beach is the largest beach on the island and the only one sandy. It-s ideal for families with small children. Sun beds and umbrellas are available at an additional fee. Chalki is not a touristic island, so you will have the opportunity to enjoy swimming on completely deserted beaches on your Turkey Yacht Charter. Everyone is welcomed to visit the traditional house of the Chalki Island; it is located on one of the inner streets of the capital.

To those who seek peace and hiding away from the hustle and bustle of mega cities, we recommend to visit this small Aegean island, declared in 1983. "Island of peace and friendship". The endless sea, rocky mountains and sandy beaches of islands are what you need during a Turkey Yacht Charter. They create a unique and colorful mosaic picture.