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==Spetses==
==Spetses==
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GPS: {{Coord|37|16|N|23|10|E|}}
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[[Image:Greece_Spetses_r.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Spetses<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.26103981864674&lon=23.13246562501883&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
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===Background===
 
[[Image:Spetses2.jpg|frame|left|The Town in Spetses]]
[[Image:Spetses2.jpg|frame|left|The Town in Spetses]]
The island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spetses Spetses] (Σπέτσες) is within a day's sail from Athens. It is small but very beautiful. Its ancient name was ''Pityousa'' (''Πιτυούσα'') or ''Pityonesos'' from ''Pitys'' (''Πίτυς'' - pine tree). This name is very apt for this pine-tree covered island. At Ayia Marina, not too far from the town on the SE side of the island, artifacts have been found dated from 2500 BC. In 1220 AD the island was conquered by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Venice Venetians] who are reputed to have named it ''Spezie'' - Spice. Its present name is a corrupted version of this Venetian name. The Venetians were replaced by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottomans] in 1460. In the early 18th century many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albanians Albanian] Christians moved into the island. By this time the island had developed as a major ship-building center and the owner of a sizable shipping fleet. When the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek War of Independence] from the Ottomans broke out in 1821, Spetses was the first island to declare for the revolution. It played, a major role in this war with many distinguished captain/ship-owners. The most famous of these is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouboulina Laskarina Bouboulina] who commanded her own ship the ''Agamemnon'' and later became an admiral and was responsible for several Greek naval victories. She was also the mother of six children.
The island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spetses Spetses] (Σπέτσες) is within a day's sail from Athens. It is small but very beautiful. Its ancient name was ''Pityousa'' (''Πιτυούσα'') or ''Pityonesos'' from ''Pitys'' (''Πίτυς'' - pine tree). This name is very apt for this pine-tree covered island. At Ayia Marina, not too far from the town on the SE side of the island, artifacts have been found dated from 2500 BC. In 1220 AD the island was conquered by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Venice Venetians] who are reputed to have named it ''Spezie'' - Spice. Its present name is a corrupted version of this Venetian name. The Venetians were replaced by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottomans] in 1460. In the early 18th century many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albanians Albanian] Christians moved into the island. By this time the island had developed as a major ship-building center and the owner of a sizable shipping fleet. When the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek War of Independence] from the Ottomans broke out in 1821, Spetses was the first island to declare for the revolution. It played, a major role in this war with many distinguished captain/ship-owners. The most famous of these is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouboulina Laskarina Bouboulina] who commanded her own ship the ''Agamemnon'' and later became an admiral and was responsible for several Greek naval victories. She was also the mother of six children.
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Today Spetses is a very popular island with the well to do from Athens. During the weekends the Old Harbor is completely crowded with large motor cruisers. Many of the old ship-owners' mansions have been renovated by their Athenian owners. The mansion of Hadziyiannis Mexis has been converted to a [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3378 museum]. It houses among other exhibits Bouboulina's guns and her "Freedom or Death" flag.
Today Spetses is a very popular island with the well to do from Athens. During the weekends the Old Harbor is completely crowded with large motor cruisers. Many of the old ship-owners' mansions have been renovated by their Athenian owners. The mansion of Hadziyiannis Mexis has been converted to a [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3378 museum]. It houses among other exhibits Bouboulina's guns and her "Freedom or Death" flag.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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BA 1031 Yerakas to Kea
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[[Image:Greece_Spetses_r.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Spetses<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
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NIMA 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
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Greek 414 Poros mechri Monemvasia
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; BA
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: 1031 Yerakas to Kea
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;Imray-Tetra
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: G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
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;NIMA
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: 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
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;Greek
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: 414 Poros mechri Monemvasia
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28  
* Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28  
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Weather==
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
<font color="red">Danger:</font> When approaching Spetses from the E watch out for the underwater rocks off Cape Aimilianos, they are not always visible. Keep a respectful distance from the mainland.  
<font color="red">Danger:</font> When approaching Spetses from the E watch out for the underwater rocks off Cape Aimilianos, they are not always visible. Keep a respectful distance from the mainland.  
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Check-in facilities==
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None.
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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===Ports===
====Old Harbor or Baltiza====
====Old Harbor or Baltiza====
[[Image:Greece_Baltiza_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Baltiza Harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.2635&lon=23.1645&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Baltiza_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Baltiza Harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.2635&lon=23.1645&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Spetses2.jpg|frame|left|The Old Harbor]]
[[Image:Spetses2.jpg|frame|left|The Old Harbor]]
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GPS: {{Coord|37|15.81|N|23|09.87|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|15.81|N|23|09.87|E|}}<br/>
The Old Harbor or Báltiza is the only yacht harbor in the island. It is almost always crowded and has been used for a long time as a result fowled anchors are quite common. I once brought up a small row boat!--[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 11:06, 23 April 2008 (MDT)
The Old Harbor or Báltiza is the only yacht harbor in the island. It is almost always crowded and has been used for a long time as a result fowled anchors are quite common. I once brought up a small row boat!--[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 11:06, 23 April 2008 (MDT)
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* September 1995 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 06:38, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
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* September 1995 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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====Dapia====
====Dapia====
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GPS: {{Coord|37|16.17|N|23|09.37|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|16.17|N|23|09.37|E|}}<br/>
Dapia or New Harbor is is used by commercial vessels and is not recommended for yachts.
Dapia or New Harbor is is used by commercial vessels and is not recommended for yachts.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
 
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None.
 
===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
====Zoyeryia====
====Zoyeryia====
[[Image:Greece_Zoyeryia_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Zoyiergia<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Zoyeryia_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Zoyiergia<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|37|16.7|N|23|06.1|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|16.7|N|23|06.1|E|}}<br/>
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Zoyeryiá (Ζογεργιά) or Zogergiá [37° 16.7' N 23° 06.1' E] is a lovely deep cove. The water is very clear and you are surrounded by a pine forest). It can be crowded, however, during the weekends. Anchor in 5-8 m. The bottom is sand a weed and holds well. There is a good restaurant ashore (closed from late September to May) that serves traditional Greek food with local specialties.
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Zoyeryiá (Ζογεργιά) or Zogergiá is a lovely deep cove. The water is very clear and you are surrounded by a pine forest). It can be crowded, however, during the weekends. Anchor in 5-8 m. The bottom is sand a weed and holds well. There is a good restaurant ashore (closed from late September to May) that serves traditional Greek food with local specialties.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are some nasty rocks on the NE of the cove.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are some nasty rocks on the NE of the cove.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* September 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 06:38, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
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* September 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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===Offshore Islands===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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None.  
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None.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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====Marine Stores====
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* There is one store in [[#Old Harbor_or_Baltiza|Báltiza]]
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====
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* Visit the of Hadziyiannis Mexis [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3378 mansion] now a museum. It houses among other exhibits [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouboulina Bouboulina's] guns and her "Freedom or Death" flag.
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  Excellent wood repairs in [[#Old Harbor_or_Baltiza|Báltiza]]
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* Nice walks and bicycle rides
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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* Fuel on the quay of the [[#Old Harbor_or_Baltiza|Báltiza]] inner harbor in Spetses
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; Fuel
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* Water on the quay of the [[#Old Harbor_or_Baltiza|Báltiza]] inner harbor in Spetses
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: On the quay of the [[#Old Harbor_or_Baltiza|Báltiza]] inner harbor in Spetses
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* Electricity is N/A
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; Water
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: On the quay of the [[#Old Harbor_or_Baltiza|Báltiza]] inner harbor in Spetses
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; Electricity
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: N/A (Not Available)
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===Laundry===
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==Offshore Islands==
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In the old town.  
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None.  
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===Grocery Stores===
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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* Visit the of Hadziyiannis Mexis  [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3378 mansion] now a museum. It houses among other exhibits [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouboulina Bouboulina's] guns and her "Freedom or Death" flag.
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* Nice walks and bicycle rides
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
Stores in the old town.  
Stores in the old town.  
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* Good food in Zoyieryiá (closed from late September to May)
* Good food in Zoyieryiá (closed from late September to May)
* Also in Costis at , right across from the ferry quay
* Also in Costis at , right across from the ferry quay
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===Internet/WiFi===
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In Internet cafés.
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===Laundry===
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In the old town.
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
* You can rent bicycles
* You can rent bicycles
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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There is one store in [[#Old Harbor_or_Baltiza|Báltiza]].
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There are bins around the harbors and in most anchorages.
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===Repairs===
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* Excellent wood repairs in [[#Old Harbor_or_Baltiza|Báltiza]].
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both Spetses and [[Porto Heli]].
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both Spetses and [[Porto Heli]].
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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* [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spetses Spetses] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spetses Spetses] (Wikipedia)
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==
See individual ports in this page.
See individual ports in this page.
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 19:32, 11 January 2010

Contents

Spetses

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
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 37°16′N, 23°10′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet
File:Spetses2.jpg
The Town in Spetses

The island of Spetses (Σπέτσες) is within a day's sail from Athens. It is small but very beautiful. Its ancient name was Pityousa (Πιτυούσα) or Pityonesos from Pitys (Πίτυς - pine tree). This name is very apt for this pine-tree covered island. At Ayia Marina, not too far from the town on the SE side of the island, artifacts have been found dated from 2500 BC. In 1220 AD the island was conquered by the Venetians who are reputed to have named it Spezie - Spice. Its present name is a corrupted version of this Venetian name. The Venetians were replaced by the Ottomans in 1460. In the early 18th century many Albanian Christians moved into the island. By this time the island had developed as a major ship-building center and the owner of a sizable shipping fleet. When the Greek War of Independence from the Ottomans broke out in 1821, Spetses was the first island to declare for the revolution. It played, a major role in this war with many distinguished captain/ship-owners. The most famous of these is Laskarina Bouboulina who commanded her own ship the Agamemnon and later became an admiral and was responsible for several Greek naval victories. She was also the mother of six children.

Today Spetses is a very popular island with the well to do from Athens. During the weekends the Old Harbor is completely crowded with large motor cruisers. Many of the old ship-owners' mansions have been renovated by their Athenian owners. The mansion of Hadziyiannis Mexis has been converted to a museum. It houses among other exhibits Bouboulina's guns and her "Freedom or Death" flag.

Charts

Chart of Spetses
Click for larger view
BA
1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra
G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
NIMA
54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
Greek
414 Poros mechri Monemvasia

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Danger: When approaching Spetses from the E watch out for the underwater rocks off Cape Aimilianos, they are not always visible. Keep a respectful distance from the mainland.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Old Harbor or Baltiza

Chart of Baltiza Harbor - Chartlet
Click for larger view
File:Spetses2.jpg
The Old Harbor

World icon.png 37°15.81′N, 23°09.87′E
The Old Harbor or Báltiza is the only yacht harbor in the island. It is almost always crowded and has been used for a long time as a result fowled anchors are quite common. I once brought up a small row boat!--Istioploos 11:06, 23 April 2008 (MDT)

The most protected area is the inner harbor but finding an empty space there is next to impossible. The exception is at the fuel pump where one cannot stay.

Both the W and E shores of the outer harbor are full of rocks, so the only option is to anchor in 4-5 m and take a long line ashore, plenty of places to tie the line. The holding is not always good.

Warning: Avoid the Old Harbor during weekends, boats form Athens will surround you and you may not be able to leave until Monday.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

Dapia

World icon.png 37°16.17′N, 23°09.37′E
Dapia or New Harbor is is used by commercial vessels and is not recommended for yachts.

Anchorages

Zoyeryia

Chart of Zoyiergia
Click for larger view

World icon.png 37°16.7′N, 23°06.1′E
Zoyeryiá (Ζογεργιά) or Zogergiá is a lovely deep cove. The water is very clear and you are surrounded by a pine forest). It can be crowded, however, during the weekends. Anchor in 5-8 m. The bottom is sand a weed and holds well. There is a good restaurant ashore (closed from late September to May) that serves traditional Greek food with local specialties.

Warning: There are some nasty rocks on the NE of the cove.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

Excellent wood repairs in Báltiza

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
On the quay of the Báltiza inner harbor in Spetses
Water
On the quay of the Báltiza inner harbor in Spetses
Electricity
N/A (Not Available)

Offshore Islands

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

  • Visit the of Hadziyiannis Mexis mansion now a museum. It houses among other exhibits Bouboulina's guns and her "Freedom or Death" flag.
  • Nice walks and bicycle rides

Grocery & Supply Stores

Stores in the old town.

Eateries

  • Good food in Zoyieryiá (closed from late September to May)
  • Also in Costis at , right across from the ferry quay

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

In the old town.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • You can rent bicycles

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in most anchorages.

Transportation

There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both Spetses and Porto Heli.

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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