CHALKI TRAVEL GUIDE

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BEACHES

Pondamos

Pondamos, the only sandy beach, is 10 minutes walk from Emborio, up the concrete road, over the ridge into the next bay. It has a taverna, a cantina, and sunbeds with umbrellas for hire.

Ftenagia

Ftenagia's pebble beach is beyond the rocky coves just round the coast from the hotel. It is accessible by the rocky path above the shore or by road from the high road to the windmills, the route which is sign-posted. It is at least 15 minutes walk from Emborio. There is a taverna, with some sunbeds and umbrellas available.

Yiali

Yiali's tiny beach of white pebbles is found on the south side of the island, down a winding track leading from the old village at Chorio, below the Kastro. There are no refreshments, though the cliffs provide some shade. Swim with caution - currents here can be strong.

Kania

Kania's beach of pebbles lies to the north of Emborio, near the fish farm, the road to which provides the easiest access route - about 25 minutes walk from Emborio. Take the sign posted right turn off the concrete road, before Pondamos.