Astypalea

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	==Astypalea==		==Astypalea==
-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	[[Image:AstypaleaS.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Astypalea<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Background===		===Background===
-	Historic details, etc.	+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astypalea Astypalea] (Αστυπάλαια) or Astipalaia or Stampalia is an isolated island with an area of 96.85 km<sup>2</sup> with about 1600 inhabitants. While it belongs to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese group], geographically and historically it is closer associated with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades Cyclades]. The name comes from a mythological figure, Astypalea who was the daughter of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_%28Iliad%29 Phoenix] and Perimedes and the sister of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_%28mythology%29 Europa]. She had two sons with [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Poseidon.html Poseidon]: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancaeus#Ancaeus_of_Samos Ancaeus], king of [[Samos]] and an [http://www.maicar.com/GML/ARGONAUTS.html Argonaut], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurypylus Eurypylos], king of [[Kos]]. The history of Astypalea is long. The [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/4/gh41.jsp?obj_id=3619 Archaeological Museum] exhibits several nice and legible inscriptions as well as some good photographs of the Roman mosaics found near Maltezana and a set of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_antiquity classical] coins from [[Chios]]. The island, which was part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_empire Byzantine Empire], was taken by the Venetians after the fall of Constantinople in 1207 during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade 4th crusade]. The Venetian family of Quirini owned the island until 1269 when It reverted to the Byzantines. The Quirinis built the large castle that today dominates the harbor. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_Constantinople fall of Constantinople] in 1453, the island became part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottoman Empire]. In 1921 it was taken over by the Italians, who held it until 1948 when the Dodecanese were united with Greece. Today it is a very attractive and fairly remote island.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	Chora is the larger town in Astypalea. It surrounds the Quirini castle. The town is charming with its white washed buildings and many nooks and crannies. Many of the old buildings are in disrepair and, like in so many other Greek islands, are unfortunately not being repaired but are being replaced by concrete monsters. People have become too affluent to want to keep up the old houses. They can afford to replace them with new ones. However, they are not yet affluent enough to afford anything better than the generic concrete box. What a shame! The damage to traditional architecture is irreversible.
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		+	Near the castle is the lovely church of Παναγία Πορταΐτισα (Panayia Portaitisa - Our Lady of the Gate). It has a very nice roof and a well kept garden. The castle itself is in a sad condition. Only two of its churches have been kept, the rest are in ruins. The view is wonderful. Walk through the old ramparts and then down through the town and back to Skala. All together you will like Astypalea. It still has many old houses and it is low key enough.
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		+	<center><gallery heights="200px" perrow="2">
		+	Image:Astypalea10.jpg|Chora<br/>''Click for larger view''
		+	Image:Astypalea_9.jpg|Panayia Portaitisa<br/>''Click for larger view''
		+	</gallery></center>
	===Charts===		===Charts===
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	BA 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa<br/>
		+	3922 Astipalia (Stampalia) Island
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		+	Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey<br/>
		+	Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades
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		+	NIMA 54410 Nisos Astipalaia<br/>
		+	NIMA 54412 Nisos Amorgos & Plans in Astipalaia
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		+	Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island<br/>
		+	Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia
	===Radio Nets===		===Radio Nets===
	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''		''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
-		+	Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & telephone +30 2430 61 208
-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+	Olympia Radio - VHF channel 23
	===Approach and Navigation===		===Approach and Navigation===
-	Details?	+	Approaches to Astypalea are straightforward but,
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		+	<font color="red">Warning:</font> there can be very violent gusts near the lee coastline.
	===Check-in facilities===		===Check-in facilities===
-	''See Ports''	+	Skala is the main harbor but there are several other well protected anchorages however, they all suffer from the fierce gusts.
	===Ports and Popular Stops===		===Ports and Popular Stops===
-	*	+	====Skala====
-	*	+	[[Image:Astypalea_Scala.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Skala<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
-	*	+	Skala or Perigialos (Περίγιαλος) [36° 32.5' N 26° 21' E] is a safe harbor but sometimes it is uncomfortable due to the violent gusts.
-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+	It is possible to moor alongside on the quay but it is crowded and too close for comfort to the ferries. It is best to anchor in the bay but well in away from the maneuvering ferries. Good holding.
-	Submit Marina details.	+
-	*	+	Skala is an attractive anchorage an it has a number of restaurants and a few stores with limited provisions. The gas station is not too far but up-hill. The town of Chora is about 15 minutes walk up the steep road.
-	*	+
		+	An alternative to Skala is [[#Livadia_Bay|Livadia Bay]] about 1.5 nM to the S.
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		+	=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
		+	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
		+	* July 2000 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 13:27, 18 June 2008 (MDT)
	*		*
		+	<center><gallery widths="200px" perrow="2">
		+	Image:Astypalea_l7.jpg|Skala the main Harbor of Astypalea (from the N)<br/>''Click for larger view''
		+	Image:Astypalea_2.jpg|Skala (from the S)<br/>''Click for larger view''
		+	</gallery></center>
		+
		+	====Ayios Andreas====
		+	{|
		+	|valign="top"|This a new artificial harbor on the inner NW side of the island. According to the local fishermen, it provides all weather shelter.
		+
		+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
		+	None.
		+	|[[Image:Astypalea_AyAndreas_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Ayios Andreas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	|}
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	====Livadia Bay====
-	*	+	[[Image:Astypalea_Livadia_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Livadia Bay<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
-	*	+	This is a large sandy bay just 1.5 nM around the castle south of [[#Skala|Skala]]. It is much less susceptible to the gusts and very comfortable. Good holding.
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		+	It is a very attractive sandy beach, low key, with just a couple of restaurants and a few bathers. No provisions. Chora is about a 30 minutes pleasant walk (2.5 km).
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		+	=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
		+	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
		+	* August 1998 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 13:27, 18 June 2008 (MDT)
	*		*
		+	[[Image:Astypalea_7.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Livadia Bay<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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		+	====Maltezana Bay====
	===Routes/Passages To/From===		===Routes/Passages To/From===
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	===References & Publications===		===References & Publications===
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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	===Cruiser's Friends===		===Cruiser's Friends===
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	===External Links===		===External Links===
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astypalea Astypalea] (Wikipedia)
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	===Personal Notes===		===Personal Notes===
	Personal experiences?		Personal experiences?
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		+	===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
		+	See individual ports in this page.

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Contents 1 Astypalea 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 Skala 1.6.1.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 1.6.2 Ayios Andreas 1.7 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.8 Anchorages 1.8.1 Livadia Bay 1.8.1.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 1.8.2 Maltezana Bay 1.9 Routes/Passages To/From 1.10 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.11 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.12 Laundry 1.13 Grocery Stores 1.14 Eateries 1.15 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.16 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.17 Repairs 1.18 Transportation 1.19 References & Publications 1.20 Cruiser's Friends 1.21 Forum Discussions 1.22 External Links 1.23 Personal Notes 1.24 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Astypalea

Background

Astypalea (Αστυπάλαια) or Astipalaia or Stampalia is an isolated island with an area of 96.85 km² with about 1600 inhabitants. While it belongs to the Dodecanese group, geographically and historically it is closer associated with the Cyclades. The name comes from a mythological figure, Astypalea who was the daughter of Phoenix and Perimedes and the sister of Europa. She had two sons with Poseidon: Ancaeus, king of Samos and an Argonaut, and Eurypylos, king of Kos. The history of Astypalea is long. The Archaeological Museum exhibits several nice and legible inscriptions as well as some good photographs of the Roman mosaics found near Maltezana and a set of classical coins from Chios. The island, which was part of the Byzantine Empire, was taken by the Venetians after the fall of Constantinople in 1207 during the 4th crusade. The Venetian family of Quirini owned the island until 1269 when It reverted to the Byzantines. The Quirinis built the large castle that today dominates the harbor. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the island became part of the Ottoman Empire. In 1921 it was taken over by the Italians, who held it until 1948 when the Dodecanese were united with Greece. Today it is a very attractive and fairly remote island.

Chora is the larger town in Astypalea. It surrounds the Quirini castle. The town is charming with its white washed buildings and many nooks and crannies. Many of the old buildings are in disrepair and, like in so many other Greek islands, are unfortunately not being repaired but are being replaced by concrete monsters. People have become too affluent to want to keep up the old houses. They can afford to replace them with new ones. However, they are not yet affluent enough to afford anything better than the generic concrete box. What a shame! The damage to traditional architecture is irreversible.

Near the castle is the lovely church of Παναγία Πορταΐτισα (Panayia Portaitisa - Our Lady of the Gate). It has a very nice roof and a well kept garden. The castle itself is in a sad condition. Only two of its churches have been kept, the rest are in ruins. The view is wonderful. Walk through the old ramparts and then down through the town and back to Skala. All together you will like Astypalea. It still has many old houses and it is low key enough.

Chora Click for larger view

Panayia Portaitisa Click for larger view

Charts

BA 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa
3922 Astipalia (Stampalia) Island

Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades

NIMA 54410 Nisos Astipalaia
NIMA 54412 Nisos Amorgos & Plans in Astipalaia

Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & telephone +30 2430 61 208 Olympia Radio - VHF channel 23

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Astypalea are straightforward but,

Warning: there can be very violent gusts near the lee coastline.

Check-in facilities

Skala is the main harbor but there are several other well protected anchorages however, they all suffer from the fierce gusts.

Ports and Popular Stops

Skala

Skala or Perigialos (Περίγιαλος) [36° 32.5' N 26° 21' E] is a safe harbor but sometimes it is uncomfortable due to the violent gusts.

It is possible to moor alongside on the quay but it is crowded and too close for comfort to the ferries. It is best to anchor in the bay but well in away from the maneuvering ferries. Good holding.

Skala is an attractive anchorage an it has a number of restaurants and a few stores with limited provisions. The gas station is not too far but up-hill. The town of Chora is about 15 minutes walk up the steep road.

An alternative to Skala is Livadia Bay about 1.5 nM to the S.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• July 2000 --Istioploos 13:27, 18 June 2008 (MDT)

Astypalea l7.jpg Skala the main Harbor of Astypalea (from the N) Click for larger view

Astypalea 2.jpg Skala (from the S) Click for larger view

Ayios Andreas

This a new artificial harbor on the inner NW side of the island. According to the local fishermen, it provides all weather shelter. Marinas & Yacht Clubs None.

File:Astypalea AyAndreas h.jpg Chart of Ayios Andreas Click for larger view

Anchorages

Livadia Bay

This is a large sandy bay just 1.5 nM around the castle south of Skala. It is much less susceptible to the gusts and very comfortable. Good holding.

It is a very attractive sandy beach, low key, with just a couple of restaurants and a few bathers. No provisions. Chora is about a 30 minutes pleasant walk (2.5 km).

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• August 1998 --Istioploos 13:27, 18 June 2008 (MDT)

Maltezana Bay

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Laundry

Grocery Stores

Eateries

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

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

• Astypalea (Wikipedia)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.

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