Angistri
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Angistri
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Angistri (Αγκίστρι) is a small island in the Saronic Gulf of Greece, four miles SW of the larger island of Aegina. It is a popular weekend haunt for yachts and motor boats from the marinas around Athens as well as a useful stopping off point for vessels bound to or from the Corinth Canal. The island has two small harbours, Angistri yacht harbour on the NW side and Skala on the E side. The latter is a ferry harbour and is unsuitable for yachts. At the SW end of the island, opposite the islet of Dhorousa, is a series of small, attractive anchorages giving good shelter from the prevailing N/NE winds, two of which have tavernas ashore.
Charts
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Dhorousa I.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The approach to Angistri Yacht Harbour from E should be made either through the Steno Metopis, the channel between Aegina and the islets of Nisis Metopi, or around the N side of Aegina itself. The channel between Angistri and Nisis Metopi is shallow and dangerous with even moderate winds. From S and W, the approach is straightforward, except that a yacht should not approach the coast immediately W of the yacht harbour too closely as there are shoals extending 100 metres off it.
Berthing
Ports
Angistri Yacht Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Dhorousa
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Angistri Yacht Harbour|: on the quay but supplies are restricted and you will have go ask for it to be turned on |
Electricity | Angistri Yacht Harbour|: on the quay |
Toilets | N/A (Not Available) |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | N/A |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbour |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Angistri Yacht Harbour| available by tanker on the quay |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | In internet cafés |
Mobile connectivity | Good 3G signal |
Vehicle rentals | Near the harbour |
Provisioning
Angistri Yacht Harbour| [[Angistri#Angistri Yacht Harbour||Angistri Yacht Harbour|]] Basic groceries only.
Eating out
- yacht harbour [[Angistri#yacht harbour|yacht harbour]] Several tavernas and cafes around the yacht harbour.
- Dhorousa [[Angistri#Dhorousa|Dhorousa]] Simple tavernas.
Transportation
There are daily ferries and a fast hydrofoil to Aegina and the mainland.
Tourism
The island is wooded and pleasant to walk around and there is good snorkelling off the coast, but there is not a lot to do otherwise.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Angistri at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Angistri and this page's details validated:
- 1991 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- September 2011 --Athene of Lymington 14:53, 10 September 2011 (BST)
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