5Halki: The Quiet Escape

If slow travel had a capital, it might be Halki. Tiny and largely untouched, Halki is the kind of island where cars are rare and silence is part of the charm.

Its small harbor is lined with colorful houses and just a handful of tavernas. Days revolve around swimming in crystal-clear water and reading in the shade. There are no beach clubs blasting music. No rush-hour traffic. Just sea, sky, and simplicity.

Halki reminds you how little you truly need to feel content.