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Post by fatcat on Aug 20, 2008 16:25:05 GMT
Trawling t'web, I came across this site www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=87676and these are some comments from people from 2005
Spend a week in Halki winding down and then a week visiting your favourite spots on Rhodes.
Halki is a beautiful, friendly island but very small and extremely quiet in comparison to Rhodes. Though there is good standard accommodation available it is mostly in small studios and pensions, when i visited there was no pool type complexes (such as those in Pefkos or above Lindos). Did you visit Symi during your holiday in Pefkos? If so think Symi without the hordes of daytrippers.
Personally i think Halki for two weeks is ok for the 'waiting for god' or 'grecophile' crowd but could be a little boring.
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ART Post subject: HalkiPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 2:29 pm
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Posts: 8 Thanks for your opinions of Halki.
Yes I have been to Symi. We went for the day from Rhodes town which we enjoyed very much but as you say, not suitable for a two week holiday.
Looks likely we'll go for the twin centre holiday
Ouzo Post subject: Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:15 pm
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Posts: 142 Chalki is not at all remote, there are daily ferries from Kamiros Skala and about 3/week from Rhodes town. It is totally dominated by a couple of british package companies which does give it a rather odd atmosphere. Thus in a way not entirely different to Lindos but very much quieter.
There is very little in Chalki to see as such, it does have one decent beach and a good selection of restaurants for it's size, sort of a mini Symi. There are great views from an old castle behind the ruined Hora a mile or so up from the port.
Definately go for the two centre. (tip take the ferry to Kassos rather than Chalki).
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Elenitsa Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 10:14 pm
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I went to Halki about 10 years ago - I'm afraid that I only managed 2 nights. Very pretty town, but felt like a middle class tourist zoo! Go to Tilos or Nissyros instead!
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Post by cathy on Aug 20, 2008 16:33:30 GMT
Who are these People??? For me Halki is perfect and 2 weeks is never long enough!
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Post by jennifer on Aug 20, 2008 16:56:52 GMT
Well I love Halki but I do agree that it's not for everyone (thank goodness  ) |
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Post by carol on Aug 20, 2008 17:19:56 GMT
Yes I agree, it is not for everyone but if you want peace and quiet and a complete chill out holiday it is the place, Symi used to be somewhere I quite fancied but I know it would be too busy for us, we have found our little bit of heaven and we know nowhere else will come close to it. People definitely think we are odd going back to the same place every year but why not, it has everthing we need, and can I just mention we will be there this time next week ;D ;D
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Post by daisy on Aug 20, 2008 18:11:57 GMT
hey great let those people keep posting that kind of comment keeps Halki for us who really appreciate it. ;D ;D
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Post by buttercup on Aug 22, 2008 7:04:04 GMT
Spot on Daisy, we always extol the virtues of Halki to our friends, then add, "But it wouldn't suit you!". How selfish is that, but just can't help it.  ;D |
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Post by jennifer on Aug 22, 2008 8:16:13 GMT
LOL Buttercup  That's what we always tell people too ;D |
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Post by lynn on Aug 22, 2008 11:13:04 GMT
Yep! Same here.
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Post by daisy on Aug 22, 2008 16:43:06 GMT
Me too ;D
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Post by rodandjackie on Aug 22, 2008 17:00:37 GMT
Oh well, at least we are not the only folk to spin the same line ........ R and J
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Post by tomhernon on Aug 23, 2008 12:40:34 GMT
We too always do the "wouldn't suit you" act to our friends.
Unfortunately two friends of ours have booked Halki despite our best advice and are going on Sept 10th! ;D
We are going on Oct 1st for two weeks. ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2008 15:21:27 GMT
middle classes waiting for god does make me smile though
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Post by lisa on Aug 31, 2008 21:50:10 GMT
Waiting for God, my ar** ! Thank goodness there are not any pool type complexes. It's a good job that everyone does'nt fall in love with Halki though! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2008 6:55:27 GMT
oooh a pool would be lovely,so much easier to get in and out of
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Post by Amanda on Sept 1, 2008 15:43:37 GMT
I know we're all different. One of my friends is a definite 'pool' person. But for me there's nothing like swimming in the sea. So much more interesting and so much easier to stay afloat!
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That's what we always tell people too ;D
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