Alimnia
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Alimniá (Αλιμνιά) is a small uninhabited island located approximately 3 nM west of [[Rhodes]]. It is a most pleasant green island, with the ruins of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Crusader] castle, marred only by the heavy flotsam accumulated on its otherwise lovely beaches. The island was inhabited until [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II] when the Italians used its deep harbor as a submarine base. The islanders abandoned their island in 1943 after the British commandos sent to sabotage the submarines were captured and executed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazism Nazis]. | Alimniá (Αλιμνιά) is a small uninhabited island located approximately 3 nM west of [[Rhodes]]. It is a most pleasant green island, with the ruins of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Crusader] castle, marred only by the heavy flotsam accumulated on its otherwise lovely beaches. The island was inhabited until [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II] when the Italians used its deep harbor as a submarine base. The islanders abandoned their island in 1943 after the British commandos sent to sabotage the submarines were captured and executed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazism Nazis]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:23, 23 March 2016
| Alimniá
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 Satellite View of Chalki & Alimnia |
Alimniá (Αλιμνιά) is a small uninhabited island located approximately 3 nM west of Rhodes. It is a most pleasant green island, with the ruins of a Crusader castle, marred only by the heavy flotsam accumulated on its otherwise lovely beaches. The island was inhabited until World War II when the Italians used its deep harbor as a submarine base. The islanders abandoned their island in 1943 after the British commandos sent to sabotage the submarines were captured and executed by the Nazis.
Charts
- BA
- 872 Kalimno to Rhodes
- 1667 Rhodes island
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and the Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
- 54416 Nisos Rhodhos
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Radio Nets
- Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 01 & 63
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Approaches to Alimniá are straightforward.
Berthing Options
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
| East and South Coves
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 Chart of of the coves at Alimnia |
There are two very attractive anchorages in Alimniá.
 The more protected South Cove |
 The East Cove & its ruins |
South Cove
This is an excellent all weather shelter in very attractive setting. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding. Anchor at the head of the bay at about 8 m depth.
East Cove
The cove is well protected from the meltemi but with the S wind there is some swell, in which case the South Cove is preferable. Also, the beach here is heavily littered. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding. Anchor at the head of the bay at about 5 m depth.
Offshore Islands
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
 WWII Cartoon |
 The Castle |
 The Castle, again |
 In the Castle |
 Flotsam in the Beach (East Cove) |
In the South Cove there are a number of deserted WW II buildings with cartoon drawn on their walls by a nostalgic German soldier who was stationed at the submarine base.
A good half an hour hike from the East Cove brings you to the ruins of the Crusader Castle from which you can enjoy a good view of Rhodes and Chálki.
Grocery & Supply Stores
N/A.
Eateries
N/A.
Internet/WiFi
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
N/A.
Transportation
N/A.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
- Alimnia at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Greece.
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:
- August 2009 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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