Karlovasi
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Revision as of 18:01, 28 April 2016
Karlovasi
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Karlovasi (Καρλόβασι) Harbor is a commercial harbor on the NW side of the island of Samos. It is located some distance from the actual town of Karlovasi. It is protected from the meltemi but has an uncomfortable a swell. You can moor stern-to on the quay. There are a few tavernas but not many stores.
Around the end of the 19th and the early part of the 20th century Karlovasi had thriving leather tanning industry.
Charts
See Samos.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22730 30888, 32 343
Also see Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Samos.
See Samos
Berthing Options
Anchor in the harbor and moor either stern-to or bow-to. Good holding.
A Coast Guard Officer may appear directing to collect the harbor dues.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
There is small marina within the harbor used mostly by local boats however arrangement can be made to moor a visiting boat on a temporary vacant berth. But the only serious marina is Samos Marina in Pythagorio.
Anchorages
There are no secure anchorages near Karlovasi. But one can, weather permitting, have a lunch stop in either Mikro (Μικρό Σεϊτάνι) or Megalo Seitani or (Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι).
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Minor repairs are possible. A few yachts have been hauled-out here.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker
- Water
- N/A (Not Available)
- Electricity
- N/A
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Potami |
Mikro Seitani |
A visit to Potami is worthwhile. This is a stream with natural water falls shaded by sycamore trees. It is just a few miles W of Karlovasi. Very beautiful, natural setting. The scenery is not what one would usually associate with Aegean islands. You can swim there.
Also, a hike to the Mikro and Megalo Seitani (Μικρό and Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι) is well worth the effort.
Laundry
Grocery Stores
Eateries
- The Psarades, which specializes in sea food, in Ayios Nikolaos, (few km E of Karlovasi). It has been rated as "one of the best tavernas in Greece."
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
There are several agencies in Karlovasi.
Garbage Disposa
Bins along the waterfront.
Transportation
There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.
See Samos for transportation to elsewhere.
Routes/Passages To/From
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
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Personal experiences?
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Date of member's last visit to Karlovasi and this page's details validated:
- July 2012 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- May 2013 -- Vigdis yachtvigdis blog
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