Finikas

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Revision as of 20:21, 11 July 2008

Contents 1 Finikas 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Check-in facilities 1.6 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.7 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.8 Fuel & Water 1.9 Laundry 1.10 Grocery Stores 1.11 Eateries 1.12 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.13 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.14 Repairs 1.15 Transportation 1.16 References & Publications 1.17 Cruiser's Friends 1.18 Forum Discussions 1.19 Personal Notes 1.20 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Finikas

Background

Finikas (Φοίνικας) [37° 23.5' N 24° 52.5' E] is a favorite anchorages while crossing the Aegean. It combines an excellent shelter with a convivial place to re-provisioning. There are two options here: either to moor at the small marina or to anchor off-shore. The marina does offer water and electricity and adequate bathroom facilities. The attendant, Nikos a retired merchant marine, is very helpful in arranging car rentals, laundry, fuel deliveries, mechanics, etc.

Many seasoned cruisers usually anchor off-shore because it is quieter and the marina tends to be crowded (at least one charter company operates it fleet from here). During the summer months it is better to anchor E of the marina, while in the fall when there could be westerly winds it is better to anchor just S of the marina. Several boats winter here. Overall sandy bottom and good holding.

The gas station is about 700 m from the waterfront along the N road to Ermoupolis. While they do deliver to the marina, if you anchor off you may have to carry fuel with jerry cans. Sometimes they may drive you back to the water after you fill them. The little store is very well supplied and also carries camping gas. Next to the grocery store there is small marine supply store the Maistrali. They can arrange for a car or scooter rental and laundry and have a lot of stuff for their size. For a really good chandler, however, you must go to Ermoupolis at the Platia Iroon (Heroes Square). The bus runs regularly and you can take from across the grocery store. The schedule is posted.

Charts

See Syros.

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach and Navigation

See Syros.

Check-in facilities

None unless you go to the marina.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Finikas Marina

Tourism & things to do ashore

See Syros.

Fuel & Water

• The gas station is about 700 m from the waterfront along the N road to Ermoupolis. While they do deliver to the marina, if you anchor off you may have to carry fuel with jerry cans. Telephone +30 22810 42400.
• You may be able to fill some cans, ask at the Maistrali store.

Laundry

• You can leave your laundry at the Maistrali store.

Grocery Stores

• Tthere is a "supermarket" about 50 m towards Ermoupolis. It is well supplied with basic provisions, bread, and fresh fruits.
• There is a very good bakery near the waterfront.
• There is a fruit stand near the waterfront.

Eateries

• Good traditional food in the Foradenes.
• The Asotos Yios (+30 22810 43 722), about 1 km to the S, serves many mezedes.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• The marine store, the Maistrali, can make the arrangements.

Marine Stores & Facilities

• There is small marine supply the Maistrali, their main outlet is by the shipyard in Ermoupolis.

Repairs

See Syros.

Transportation

The bus to Ermoupolis runs regularly and you can take from across the grocery store. The schedule is posted.

References & Publications

See Greece.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• October 2007 --Istioploos 14:04, 6 June 2008 (MDT)

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