{"id":65370,"date":"2026-06-11T19:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/what-is-the-greek-island-of-peace-and-friendship\/65370\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T21:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T18:47:11","slug":"what-is-the-greek-island-of-peace-and-friendship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/south-aegean-islands-en\/dodecanese\/what-is-the-greek-island-of-peace-and-friendship\/65370\/","title":{"rendered":"Chalki: the island of Peace and Friendship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer in the Greek islands is a dream for Greeks and visitors from abroad. And sometimes it’s not just the beauty of the landscape, the sea breeze, and the hospitality, but also the history, events, and traditions of each island. How, for example, not to be charmed by the so-called island of Peace and Friendship located in Greece? Which is it? The reason for Chalki, this golden dot in the Aegean that can only leave you with sweet memories if you visit it.<\/strong> This aristocratic island in the Dodecanese is definitely a special touch. We have it in our hearts, along with Symi, where the\u00a0 Greek church with one of the tallest baroque bell towers in the world <\/strong>is located. You don’t come across something like that easily, do you? What is certain is that this island does not leave you unmoved in all respects…<\/p>\n

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The 7 of the oldest cities in Europe located in Greece<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Chalki, an island unlike any other<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chalki is a small island that hides unparalleled beauty within its size. The only settlement of the island is called Chalki or Nimborio, and has been built amphitheatrically around the sheltered harbor. As soon as you set foot in Chalki, what will stay in your mind is how well-groomed the architecture is. Uniform two-story stone house with colored windows and tiled roofs.<\/strong> The island owes its name to the copper mines that operated here in the Middle Ages. Another thing that impresses visitors is the ruins of three temples to Apollo that have survived on the island. These attest to the worship of the god in antiquity, a time when Halki was famous, mainly, for sponge fishing.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/picture>Chalki is an island that brings you peace, and you spend some relaxing moments away from the intense tourist traffic. You can spend the same quiet and beautiful time in \u00a0Arki, the calmest island of the Dodecanese<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Greek Island of Peace and Friendship<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Chalki has therefore been characterized by UNESCO as the island of peace and friendship for young people all over the world, and it welcomes into its hospitable embrace all those who seek calm, relaxed holidays. If you find yourself in Chalki, you should also visit the impressive church of Agios Nikolaos in Nimborio, which stands out for its beautiful pebbled courtyard and the majestic bell tower, the highest in the Dodecanese.<\/strong> It is characteristic of the construction of the marble of an ancient temple of Apollo.<\/p>\n

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