Kythnos

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Contents 1 Kythnos 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Check-in facilities 1.6 Ports and Popular Stops 1.6.1 Merikas 1.6.2 Loutra 1.7 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.8 Anchorages 1.9 Offshore Islands 1.10 Routes/Passages To/From 1.11 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.12 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.13 Laundry 1.14 Grocery Stores 1.15 Eateries 1.16 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.17 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.18 Repairs 1.19 Transportation 1.20 References & Publications 1.21 Cruiser's Friends 1.22 Forum Discussions 1.23 External Links 1.24 Personal Notes

Kythnos

Background

The island of Kythnos (Κύθνος) or Kithnos or Thermia (Θερμιά). The area of the island is 99 m2 km and it belongs to the Cyclades. The island was named after Kythnos, the leader of Dryopes from Evia. It was also known in antiquity as Ofiousa, Theramnia, or Thermia. It was peopled by the Ionian Greeks. It took part in the Persian wars. During Roman times it was used as a place foe exile. In 1207, after the Fourth Crusade, it was occupied by the Franks who called it Fermina, and in 1537 it was occupied by the Ottomans who called it Hamam Adasi.

Charts

BA 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa

Imray-Tetra G31 North Cyclades

NIMA 54320 Cyclades to Crete

Greek 421 Karystos to Naxos

Radio Nets

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Approach and Navigation

Most approaches to Kythnos are without danger.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Merikas

This is a small harbor [37° 24' N 24° 23.5' E] on the W side of the island. It is the harbor used by the ferry boats. Reasonable protection from the meltemi. Moor either stern-to or alongside. There are several tavernas ashore.

Loutra

Loutra (Λουτρά) [37° 27' N 24° 26' E] is on the NE side of the island. Here are the main hot springs that has given Kea the name Thermia. Good shelter from the meltemi but there can be an uncomfortable swell. There several spots one can anchor including the small harbor.

The harbor, while small is attractive and there is water and electricity as well as several good restaurants and mini-markets.

To anchor off it is best to go on deep the NW side to the Ayias Irene's cove. Anchor in 5-6 m. With N winds you can take a shore line.

Gallery

The Harbor of Loutra Click for larger view

Loutra Click for larger view

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

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Offshore Islands

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Routes/Passages To/From

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Tourism & things to do ashore

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Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Laundry

Grocery Stores

Eateries

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

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Repairs

Transportation

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References & Publications

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Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

• Kythnos (Wikipedia)

Personal Notes

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