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Post by animalwelfare on May 9, 2010 20:48:06 GMT
hello,
has anybody been in Halki in the last weeks ? are the beaches ok now ?
We´ve been there in February, no sand at Pondamos and a lot of trash from the sea - and Ftenaia was closed.
Is it possible to swim in May ? have never been therre so early - only in summer.
Can´t wait
Maria
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Post by Di on Jun 1, 2010 17:52:57 GMT
Hi Maria. We got back on 26th May. Can't comment on Pondamos as we didn't go there, but Ftenagia was lovely as usual (although there are more sunbeds than two years ago when we last went, so you will certainly get to know your neighbours if you go later in the season  ). It is possible to swim in May (just) I went in the sea three times, although the first time hardly counts as swimming as I just went in, hyperventilated for about 45 seconds and got out  , although it was quite a bit warmer the second week. There weren't that many people there when we went, but again, there will probably be more people now  . Enjoy ;D ;D |
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Post by lisa on Jun 3, 2010 21:47:00 GMT
The sea was much better this last week, still a shock for the first 30 seconds but ok for swimming after that, there were several people snorkelling last week.
Ftenagia was lovely as always and the food even better now that Popi is cooking there.
We did'nt actually go to Pondomos but it looked good and we did not hear any negative comments.
Both beaches now have coin meters attached to the showers, 50 cents, these are govered and controlled by the town council, not the beach taverva owners! p.s. they don't actually work at the moment.
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Post by snoopy1 on Jun 24, 2013 18:31:17 GMT
Does a map exist of the beaches and do i take it Ftangia is the quietest? If not is there a really quiet beach within strking distance of the town?
thanks
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Post by carol on Jun 25, 2013 7:33:33 GMT
Hi Snoopy, not sure if there is a map but Halki is so small you certainly don't need one for the two main beaches Ftenagia and Pondamos, as you arrive in Halki you will see Ftenagia round the headland to the left of the hotel, shingle beach with sunbeds and a wonderful taverna, our home for our holiday every year !! Pondamos was a sandy beach but it has eroded after the bad winters so it appears that the sunbeds are now above the beach facing the sea, very good taverna there also, you reach Pondamos by taking the road up the hill by the bakery and then up past the school, good shop selling cold drinks toiletries and beach items on the way. Kania is further away and has developed in the last couple of years, you can walk but most people use the minibus from the village, it has a cantina and sunbeds, looks lovely but I haven't been there so cannot comment further. There are other beaches like Trachea but they need a boat to reach them. September is a very popular month so none of the beaches I mentioned will be very quiet, hope this is of some help.
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Post by Kinygos on Jun 25, 2013 18:12:19 GMT
Does a map exist of the beaches and do i take it Ftangia is the quietest? If not is there a really quiet beach within strking distance of the town? thanks Since Carol saw fit not to direct you to my little project I shall blow my own trumpet! Click this link. The coast of the island of HalkiFrom there links 09 (Kania),11 (Ftenagia), & 12 (Pondamus) Not perfect, but the best we have at the moment! |
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Post by carol on Jun 25, 2013 18:26:06 GMT
Oops sorry Simon |
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Post by snoopy1 on Jun 25, 2013 22:03:14 GMT
:)Well thanking you big time!!! I will study these photos at some length - very useful for a first timer. I hate having faff time on a holiday - like to know where and what to get up to. Thanks - very useful  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2014 16:54:34 GMT
Some more recent visitors to Halki might like to see how Ftengia looked 25 years ago. I found this when shuffling through some old boxed photographs. Attachments:
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Post by Curiouser on Jan 4, 2014 9:05:02 GMT
Some more recent visitors to Halki might like to see how Ftengia looked 25 years ago. I found this when shuffling through some old boxed photographs. What a great photo. As a first time visitor to Halki in 2013, who almost went in the early eighties but decided on Symi instead, this photo at least shows a little of what we missed. Great that we now have lots of extras to make life more comfortable but how lovely some landscapes are in their almost raw state. Thanks for sharing this sth. |
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Post by Gilly on Jan 4, 2014 11:24:39 GMT
Love this photo thanks Seth
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 18:19:31 GMT
I am in the process of sorting, scanning, filing about 10,000 photographs etc., which have been stored in boxes in the attic for years. It is a mammoth task and will take ages but, from time to time, I come across these little memories. I have dozens taken in Halki over very many years and should I come upon any more that may interest, I'll put them on.
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Post by geedee on Jan 5, 2014 13:41:44 GMT
Looking forward to seeing anything you find. Our memories only go back to 2000,so we are relative newbies1
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2014 18:24:12 GMT
My records go back years. My memory goes back to this morning's breakfast!
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Post by daisy on Jan 5, 2014 20:47:48 GMT
Oh yes please sth would love to see any old photos. A few years back we did the Church Museum visit and I brought some great old black and white piccys of Halki.
Love looking at them and comparing them to piccys I have taken per the years.
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). It is possible to swim in May (just) I went in the sea three times, although the first time hardly counts as swimming as I just went in, hyperventilated for about 45 seconds and got out 
. Enjoy ;D ;D
