Kaliopi

[keith]

We are coming to Halki for the first time this summer after spending the last few years holidays in Symi and Paxos :)and wondered if anyone has any views on Kaliopi Studios via Olympic??

[carol]

Hi Keith and welcome, there is quite a bit of info on here already if you check out the accomodation section, anything not covered ask again, it is a popular property so someone will know the answer ;D

[stuartg]

Friends of mine stayed there last July - they said it was fairly basic, but good enough. Good thing is that traveling with Olympic is actually probably the cheapest way to do Halki these days.

[Amanda]

I tried to find some info for you from previous posts in the accommodation section but couldn't find anything. The search brought up nothing.

We stayed there some years ago so can't comment on the inside now as I believe there have been some alterations & improvements, although friends stay there regularly and are very happy with the rooms. Until someone replies who's been there more recently, I can tell you that the views from the (shared) balconies are wonderful, the rooms are, as Stuart says fairly basic but perfectly adequate, and not too far from the harbour front, although there are quite a few steps to negotiate.

[carol]

Accomodation board page 2, plenty of info but like I said before please ask if you need to know anything specific.

[Kinygos]

From Amanda on this thread 14/02/12:

"I tried to find some info for you from previous posts in the accommodation section but couldn't find anything. The search brought up nothing."

From me 13/02/12 here:
halkivisiting.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=guests&action=display&thread=1114

"The big problem on these proboards is trying to find archive stuff. There is a "search" function which is as much use as a chocolate teapot.
That's why we get the same questions over and over and over... again. You need to search each entry to find what you want even if you know it's there."

As an experiment I also tried the search function and failed!

This is the link acquired manually:
halkivisiting.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=accomadation&action=display&thread=473

[keith]

Thanks all - will look and see if I can see on accommodation boards! - used to basic thats how we like
Dont mind steps after last 3 years on Symi! - as long as cold Mythos waiting at the top (incidently dont know if you know but Morrisons now stocking - fantastic!)
Can someone just advise on best Beach / Tavernas to use

Cheers

[carol]

Thanks Simon ;D that is the page I was referring to.

Keith, there are three main beaches, Ftenagia which has a shingle beach and wonderful taverna with seperate bar, the sea shelves very steeply after a short distance, Pondamos which is sandy again with excellent taverna, sea is shallow for quite a distance and Kania which last year had been greatly improved and now has sunbeds and a cantina on the beach, again it is pebble. These three beaches are all accessible by the minibus but Ftenagia and Pondamos are easy to get to from the village on foot, Kania is quite a good walk away.
Tavernas are always personal choice,what others like I may not so the advice is to try them all, there are only 7 on the harbour plus two grills and a few bars plus the tavernas on the beaches, I guarantee you will soon find a favourite.
Take a look at the photo board there are lots of photos of the beaches on there although mainly Ftenagia, it will give you some idea, if you know Symi I am guessing Halki is like a tiny tiny version of it and lots less uncommercialised, you will love it

[chris]

We have stayed at the Kaliopi for the past five years, and are returning in September this year. We found the accommodation to be basic but adequate and have always thoroughly enjoyed the island of Halki. I'm sure you will to.

[Liz]

Feb 15, 2012 9:15:29 GMT Kinygos said:

"The big problem on these proboards is trying to find archive stuff. There is a "search" function which is as much use as a chocolate teapot.
That's why we get the same questions over and over and over... again. You need to search each entry to find what you want even if you know it's there."

As an experiment I also tried the search function and failed!

This is the link acquired manually:
halkivisiting.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=accomadation&action=display&thread=473

Moan ,moan, moan ;D

[Amanda]

So tell me what I did wrong Liz.

I put Kaliopi into the search box and made sure both options were ticked (subject heading & message). And it came up with nothing.

Is it case sensitive?

[Kinygos]

Feb 16, 2012 12:07:19 GMT Amanda said:

So tell me what I did wrong Liz.

I put Kaliopi into the search box and made sure both options were ticked (subject heading & message). And it came up with nothing.

Is it case sensitive?

No Amanda, it is totally useless!
You can set the time to look back to whatever you want and it still won't find anything older than a week.

You have to sort through all the threads yourself.

But I am sure Liz will show us that this is not true if only to put me in my place again!

Go-on Liz, show me to the naughty step!

[carol]

You know you love it Simon

[Liz]

Amanda ..I have no idea ! ...I take Simons word for it that the search is crap ...Ive never used it I don't trust searches on any system not even the one at work

and yes Simon ...you know you love it ;D

[gracie]

We have stayed at the Kaliopi many times.. I agree with all the others who have stayed there that it is basic but clean.. and the views are lovely.. I would suggest a torch for coming home.. as some of the steps are a bit uneven.. Especially after the Retsina !!!