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==Ayios Efstratios== | ==Ayios Efstratios== | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Eustratius_(Island) Ayios Efstratios] (Άγιος Ευστράτιος) or Ai Stratis or Ayios Efstratios is a small and isolated island (about 20 nM south of [[Limnos]]) with an area of 43.325 km<sup>2</sup> and 250 inhabitants. It is definitely off the beaten track. The island has been inhabited since the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycenaean_Greece Mycenaean] times and on the island's north coast are still the ruins of the original Mycenaean settlement. The recent history of the island is rather infamous. Starting in 1936 the fascist dictatorship of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ioannis_Metaxas Metaxas] used the island as a place of exile for the undesirable communists, a practice that was resumed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_military_junta junta] of 1967. The most famous of these deportees was the celebrated composer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikis_Theodorakis Mikis Theodorakis]. In 1968, an earthquake devastated the houses of the little port village. Fishing and low-level tourism are the main occupations of today's inhabitants. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Eustratius_(Island) Ayios Efstratios] (Άγιος Ευστράτιος) or Ai Stratis or Ayios Efstratios is a small and isolated island (about 20 nM south of [[Limnos]]) with an area of 43.325 km<sup>2</sup> and 250 inhabitants. It is definitely off the beaten track. The island has been inhabited since the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycenaean_Greece Mycenaean] times and on the island's north coast are still the ruins of the original Mycenaean settlement. The recent history of the island is rather infamous. Starting in 1936 the fascist dictatorship of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ioannis_Metaxas Metaxas] used the island as a place of exile for the undesirable communists, a practice that was resumed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_military_junta junta] of 1967. The most famous of these deportees was the celebrated composer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikis_Theodorakis Mikis Theodorakis]. In 1968, an earthquake devastated the houses of the little port village. Fishing and low-level tourism are the main occupations of today's inhabitants. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Greece_AyiosEfstratiosS.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Ayios Efstratios<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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;BA | ;BA | ||
:1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit körfezi | :1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit körfezi | ||
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:322 Limnos & Ay. Efstratios | :322 Limnos & Ay. Efstratios | ||
| - | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | ||
| - | * | + | * Olympia Radio - VHF no signal |
| - | ===Approach and Navigation | + | ==Weather== |
| + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
Most approaches to Ayios Efstratios are without dangers and straightforward. | Most approaches to Ayios Efstratios are without dangers and straightforward. | ||
| - | ===Ports and Popular Stops | + | ==Check-in facilities== |
| - | === | + | None. |
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| + | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
| + | ===Ports=== | ||
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There is only one anchorage, the harbor of Ayios Efstratios. It provides fairly good shelter from the ''meltemi'' but it is open to SW. Go stern-to the usually crowded by fishing boats quay, avoiding the SW corner where the ferry from [[Limnos]] docks. The bottom is sandy with scattered rocks and affords good holding, if you hit the sandy patch. Fortunately the water here is very clear. | There is only one anchorage, the harbor of Ayios Efstratios. It provides fairly good shelter from the ''meltemi'' but it is open to SW. Go stern-to the usually crowded by fishing boats quay, avoiding the SW corner where the ferry from [[Limnos]] docks. The bottom is sandy with scattered rocks and affords good holding, if you hit the sandy patch. Fortunately the water here is very clear. | ||
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| - | === | + | ===Anchorages=== |
| - | + | None. | |
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| - | == | + | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== |
| - | + | None. | |
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| - | === | + | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== |
| - | N/A. | + | ====Marine Stores==== |
| + | None. | ||
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| + | ====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| + | None. | ||
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| + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
| + | ; Fuel | ||
| + | : N/A (Not Available) | ||
| + | ; Water | ||
| + | : Near the quay | ||
| + | ; Electricity | ||
| + | : N/A | ||
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| + | ==Offshore Islands== | ||
| + | None. | ||
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| + | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
| + | ===Tourism=== | ||
| + | [[Image:Greece_AyEfstrat.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The harbor of Ayios Efstratios<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| + | Other than walks there is not much that a tourist can do here. Enjoy the clear sea. | ||
===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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Available? | Available? | ||
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N/A. | N/A. | ||
| - | === | + | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== |
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N/A. | N/A. | ||
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There is a ferry, 4 times a week, from [[Kavala]] via [[Limnos]], and once a week from [[Chios]]. | There is a ferry, 4 times a week, from [[Kavala]] via [[Limnos]], and once a week from [[Chios]]. | ||
| - | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | |
| - | + | * [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]] | |
| - | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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| - | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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| - | + | ==External Links== | |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Eustratius_(Island) Ayios Efstratios] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Eustratius_(Island) Ayios Efstratios] (Wikipedia) | ||
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| - | === | + | ==References & Publications== |
| - | + | See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]. | |
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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'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
| - | * August 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] | + | * August 1999 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] |
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| + | ==Personal Notes== | ||
| + | Personal experiences? | ||
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Revision as of 01:14, 18 November 2009
Ayios Efstratios
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Ayios Efstratios (Άγιος Ευστράτιος) or Ai Stratis or Ayios Efstratios is a small and isolated island (about 20 nM south of Limnos) with an area of 43.325 km2 and 250 inhabitants. It is definitely off the beaten track. The island has been inhabited since the Mycenaean times and on the island's north coast are still the ruins of the original Mycenaean settlement. The recent history of the island is rather infamous. Starting in 1936 the fascist dictatorship of Metaxas used the island as a place of exile for the undesirable communists, a practice that was resumed by the junta of 1967. The most famous of these deportees was the celebrated composer Mikis Theodorakis. In 1968, an earthquake devastated the houses of the little port village. Fishing and low-level tourism are the main occupations of today's inhabitants.
Charts
File:Greece AyiosEfstratiosS.jpg
Satellite View of Ayios Efstratios
Click for larger view
Click for larger view
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- Plans in theAegean Sea: Nisos Skyros, Ayios Efstratios, Nisos Psara
- 54369 Approaches to Canakkale Bogazi
- Greek
- 33 Cape Sounion to Lesvos I.
- 322 Limnos & Ay. Efstratios
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Most approaches to Ayios Efstratios are without dangers and straightforward.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
| 39°32.3′N, 24°59.1′E
There is only one anchorage, the harbor of Ayios Efstratios. It provides fairly good shelter from the meltemi but it is open to SW. Go stern-to the usually crowded by fishing boats quay, avoiding the SW corner where the ferry from Limnos docks. The bottom is sandy with scattered rocks and affords good holding, if you hit the sandy patch. Fortunately the water here is very clear. The fishing boats can be rather malodorous and may be keeping their VHF's at high volume. Otherwise this can be a pleasant anchorage. |  |
Anchorages
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- Near the quay
- Electricity
- N/A
Offshore Islands
None.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Click for larger view
Other than walks there is not much that a tourist can do here. Enjoy the clear sea.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Limited shopping.
Eateries
There are two restaurants and two bars.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans.
Transportation
There is a ferry, 4 times a week, from Kavala via Limnos, and once a week from Chios.
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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Ayios Efstratios (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 1999 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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