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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''. | + | |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''. |
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. | 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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Revision as of 13:22, 24 August 2008
Agathonisi
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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
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
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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.
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
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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 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)
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Spelia
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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 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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Gaidourávlako
| 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:
 Click for larger view | File:Agathonisi Gaidouravlako m.jpg Chart of Gaidouravlako Click for larger view |
Catholiko
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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
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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
- Agathonisi (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
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