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==Agathonisi==
==Agathonisi==
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[[Image:Agathonisi_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Agathonisi<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
===Background===
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agathonisi Agathonisi] (Αγαθονήσι - Good island) or Gaidaros (Donkey), or Gaidouronisi (Donkey island), is a favorite of many cruisers, it is a small island with about 150 inhabitants who live in two villages: 125 in the Megalo Chorio (Μεγάλο Χωριό - Big Village), and 25 in the Mikro Chorio (Μικρό Χωριό - Small Village), its tallest point is 189 m above sea level. Its area, combined with neighboring islets, is 14.5 km<sup>2</sup>.
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While Agathonisi belongs to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese] prefecture, most of its goods come from nearby [[Samos]] (only 15 nM to the N). It is an island out of the main tourist stream and it has many protected coves.
===Charts===
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* BA 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
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* BA 1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
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* Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades
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* NIMA 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
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* NIMA 54403 Samos Strait to Nisos Kalolimnos
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* Greek 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
===Radio Nets===
===Radio Nets===
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Coast Guard - VHF Channel 12
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* Olympia Radio  - VHF No signal
===Approach and Navigation===
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Approaches to Agathonisi are straightforward except:
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> There is a reef to the E of the islet on NE of the island. It is right on the course coming from [[Samos]].
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
===Ports and Popular Stops===
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There are many coves in Agathonisi but only one harbor, Port San Giorgio.
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====Port San Giorgio====
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[[Image:AAgathonisi_1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Port Saint Giorgio<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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The small harbor, Port San Giorgio [37° 27' N 26° 59' E] or St. George or Ayios Yioryios, is at the south of the island at the end of a large bay whose western entrance has a light house (''Qk Fl W 4M''). It is very well protected from the ''meltemi'', but exposed to southern winds.
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There is a small quay where one can moor either stern-to, alongside. Alternatively one can anchor off-shore.
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There are 3 tavernas of which  ''Glaros'' (owner Yiannis, 2000) is popular with long term cruisers, another of the tavernas has a very small very basic grocery store.
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A new fuel station has opened in 2000 right across the quay but you still need to use jerry cans as the do not have a long hose.
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From Port San Giorgio one can walk to either Megalo Chorio (about 30 minutes) or Mikro Chorio (20 minutes). At Megalo Chorio there is a Post office and 2 basic grocery stores.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* July 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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===Anchorages===
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====Tsangaris====
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[[Image:Agathonisi_Tsangaris_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Sketch of Tsangaris<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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In the same bay as Port San Giorgio and to its east, there is the Tsangaris (Τσαγκάρης - cobbler) cove [37° 27' N 26° 58' E], it is reasonably protected from the ''meltemi'', although there is a westerly breeze in many summer afternoons. It is a tranquil anchorage from which one can easily visit [[#Port_San_Giorgio|San Giorgio]] with the dinghy.
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It is best to drop the anchor as close to the SE shore (reasonable holding) and take 2 stern lines to the NW shore which shelters the boat from the afternoon breeze.
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A short walk up the hill there is a nice double chapel of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Irene (about 15 minutes). Also, there is a path going north that eventually connects to the dirt road leading to Megalo Chorio (about an hour).
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* September 2003 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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[[Image:Agathonisi_4.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Tsangaris from Megalo Chorio<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Spelia====
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[[Image:Agathonisi_Spelia_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Sketch of Spelia<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Another good cove is west of Port San Giorgio, also known by the locals as Spelia (Σπηλιά - Cave) [37° 27.3' N 26° 57.8' E]. It is reasonably protected from the ''meltemi''. It is less isolated than [[#Tsangaris|Tsangaris]] because a dirt road, leading to [[#Port_San_Giorgio|San Giorgio]], was bulldozed in 1995.
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It is best to drop the anchor as close to the SW shore on a patch of sand and take a line ashore to a rock at the NE shore (under the road).
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There may be a few campers at the small beach. [[#Port_San_Giorgio|San Giorgio]] is about a 10 minute walk.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> Check the holding of your anchor because there are patches of loose weed.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* July 2000 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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[[Image:Agathonisi_3.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Spelia from the beach<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Gaidourávlako====
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[[Image:Agathonisi_Gaidouravlako_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Gaidouravlako<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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The cove of Gaidourávlako (Γαϊδουραύλακκο - oxen trough) [37° 27.2' N 26° 57.7' E] is just S of [[#Spelia|Spelia]]. It is more isolated and wider. It is reasonably protected from the ''meltemi''.
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Anchor in the middle of the cove at 4-5 m. Holding is better than at [[#Spelia|Spelia]] but it is further away from [[#Port_San_Giorgio|San Giorgio]] (long dinghy ride). It is useful to take a line from the bow to a rock on the S side of the cove, this prevents swinging and eases the strain on the anchor.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* May 2008 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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[[Image:Agathonisi__W.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Gaidouravlako from the boat<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Catholiko====
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[[Image:Agathonisi_2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Catholiko Bay<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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On the north side of the island there is the small anchorage, Catholiko (Καθολικό - Catholic) which provides year round shelter (protected from both the norther ''meltemi'' and the southerlies) .
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Anchor offshore. Good holding.
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There a few houses and small fishing harbor. No facilities. The concrete road leads to Megalo Chorio (1 hour on foot). A fish farm spoils some of the charm of this anchorage.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* July 1997 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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===Anchorages===
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====East Bay====
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East of the [[#Port_San_Giorgio|Port San Giorgio]] bay there is another large bay with several coves. These are not as well protected as the coves in the San Giorgio bay and are only good for a brief stop.
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The water is somewhat polluted by the large fish farm at the head of the bay.
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''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* June 1996 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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[[Image:Agathonisi_Chapel.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Chapel of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Irene<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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There are many walks in this relatively unspoiled island. Over [[#Tsangaris|Tsangaris]] there is nice chapel and the walk from Megalo Chorio to Catholiko is fun.
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===Grocery Stores===
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* One of the tavernas in [[#Port_San_Giorgio|San Giorgio]] has a very small and very basic grocery store
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* At Megalo Chorio there are 2 basic grocery stores
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* There are 3 tavernas in [[#Port_San_Giorgio|San Giorgio]]. The Glaros, (now transformed to the ''Seagull'') owned by Yiannis is very friendly to yachties
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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===Repairs===
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===Transportation===
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There is a hydrofoil from [[Samos]] going to [[Patmos]] that calls at [[#Port_San_Giorgio|Port San Giorgio]] several times a week.
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===References & Publications===
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===External Links===
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===Personal Notes===
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===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
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Revision as of 20:20, 12 July 2008

Contents

Agathonisi

File:Agathonisi S.jpg
Satellite view of Agathonisi
Click for larger view

Background

Agathonisi (Αγαθονήσι - Good island) or Gaidaros (Donkey), or Gaidouronisi (Donkey island), is a favorite of many cruisers, it is a small island with about 150 inhabitants who live in two villages: 125 in the Megalo Chorio (Μεγάλο Χωριό - Big Village), and 25 in the Mikro Chorio (Μικρό Χωριό - Small Village), its tallest point is 189 m above sea level. Its area, combined with neighboring islets, is 14.5 km2.

While Agathonisi belongs to the Dodecanese prefecture, most of its goods come from nearby Samos (only 15 nM to the N). It is an island out of the main tourist stream and it has many protected coves.

Charts

  • BA 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
  • BA 1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
  • Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades
  • NIMA 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
  • NIMA 54403 Samos Strait to Nisos Kalolimnos
  • Greek 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF Channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF No signal

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Agathonisi are straightforward except: Warning: There is a reef to the E of the islet on NE of the island. It is right on the course coming from Samos.

Ports and Popular Stops

There are many coves in Agathonisi but only one harbor, Port San Giorgio.

Port San Giorgio

Port Saint Giorgio
Click for larger view

The small harbor, Port San Giorgio [37° 27' N 26° 59' E] or St. George or Ayios Yioryios, is at the south of the island at the end of a large bay whose western entrance has a light house (Qk Fl W 4M). It is very well protected from the meltemi, but exposed to southern winds.

There is a small quay where one can moor either stern-to, alongside. Alternatively one can anchor off-shore.

There are 3 tavernas of which Glaros (owner Yiannis, 2000) is popular with long term cruisers, another of the tavernas has a very small very basic grocery store.

A new fuel station has opened in 2000 right across the quay but you still need to use jerry cans as the do not have a long hose.

From Port San Giorgio one can walk to either Megalo Chorio (about 30 minutes) or Mikro Chorio (20 minutes). At Megalo Chorio there is a Post office and 2 basic grocery stores.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

  • July 2004 --Istioploos 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)

Anchorages

Tsangaris

Sketch of Tsangaris
Click for larger view

In the same bay as Port San Giorgio and to its east, there is the Tsangaris (Τσαγκάρης - cobbler) cove [37° 27' N 26° 58' E], it is reasonably protected from the meltemi, although there is a westerly breeze in many summer afternoons. It is a tranquil anchorage from which one can easily visit San Giorgio with the dinghy.

It is best to drop the anchor as close to the SE shore (reasonable holding) and take 2 stern lines to the NW shore which shelters the boat from the afternoon breeze.

A short walk up the hill there is a nice double chapel of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Irene (about 15 minutes). Also, there is a path going north that eventually connects to the dirt road leading to Megalo Chorio (about an hour).

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

  • September 2003 --Istioploos 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
Tsangaris from Megalo Chorio
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Spelia

Sketch of Spelia
Click for larger view

Another good cove is west of Port San Giorgio, also known by the locals as Spelia (Σπηλιά - Cave) [37° 27.3' N 26° 57.8' E]. It is reasonably protected from the meltemi. It is less isolated than Tsangaris because a dirt road, leading to San Giorgio, was bulldozed in 1995.

It is best to drop the anchor as close to the SW shore on a patch of sand and take a line ashore to a rock at the NE shore (under the road).

There may be a few campers at the small beach. San Giorgio is about a 10 minute walk.

Warning: Check the holding of your anchor because there are patches of loose weed.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

  • July 2000 --Istioploos 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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Spelia from the beach
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Gaidourávlako

File:Agathonisi Gaidouravlako m.jpg
Chart of Gaidouravlako
Click for larger view

The cove of Gaidourávlako (Γαϊδουραύλακκο - oxen trough) [37° 27.2' N 26° 57.7' E] is just S of Spelia. It is more isolated and wider. It is reasonably protected from the meltemi.

Anchor in the middle of the cove at 4-5 m. Holding is better than at Spelia but it is further away from San Giorgio (long dinghy ride). It is useful to take a line from the bow to a rock on the S side of the cove, this prevents swinging and eases the strain on the anchor.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

Gaidouravlako from the boat
Click for larger view

Catholiko

Catholiko Bay
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On the north side of the island there is the small anchorage, Catholiko (Καθολικό - Catholic) which provides year round shelter (protected from both the norther meltemi and the southerlies) .

Anchor offshore. Good holding.

There a few houses and small fishing harbor. No facilities. The concrete road leads to Megalo Chorio (1 hour on foot). A fish farm spoils some of the charm of this anchorage.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

  • July 1997 --Istioploos 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)

East Bay

East of the Port San Giorgio bay there is another large bay with several coves. These are not as well protected as the coves in the San Giorgio bay and are only good for a brief stop.

The water is somewhat polluted by the large fish farm at the head of the bay.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

  • June 1996 --Istioploos 14:20, 12 July 2008 (MDT)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The Chapel of Saint John the Baptist and Saint Irene
Click for larger view

There are many walks in this relatively unspoiled island. Over Tsangaris there is nice chapel and the walk from Megalo Chorio to Catholiko is fun.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • Fuel - There is a fuel station right across the quay but you still have to use jerry cans
  • Water - N/A
  • Electricity - N/A

Laundry

N/A.

Grocery Stores

  • One of the tavernas in San Giorgio has a very small and very basic grocery store
  • At Megalo Chorio there are 2 basic grocery stores

Eateries

  • There are 3 tavernas in San Giorgio. The Glaros, (now transformed to the Seagull) owned by Yiannis is very friendly to yachties

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

There is a hydrofoil from Samos going to Patmos that calls at Port San Giorgio several times a week.

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

External Links

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.


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