Karlovasi
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Karlovasi
Background
Karlovasi (Καρλόβασι) Harbor [37°48.5' N 026°41' E] is a commercial harbor 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.
Charts
See Samos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
See Samos
Check-in facilities
There are no check-in facilities. A Coast Guard Officer (tel. +30 2730 32 343) may appear directing to pay harbor dues.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker.
- Water & Electricity are not available.
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."
Marine stores
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References & Publications
See Samos
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
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:
- July 1993 --Istioploos 08:57, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
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