Ayios Efstratios

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Ayios Efstratios
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Satellite View of Ayios Efstratios

Ayios Efstratios (Άγιος Ευστράτιος) or Ai Stratis or Agios 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

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

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF no signal

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Islands

None.

Approach and Navigation

Most approaches to Ayios Efstratios are without dangers and straightforward.

Berthing Options

Ports

The harbor of Ayios Efstratios
Chart of the harbor

Ayios Efstratios Harbor

Ayios Efstratios Harbor/wiki/Ayios_Efstratios#Ayios_Efstratios_Harbor
Harbour icon Ayios Efstratios Harbor [[Ayios Efstratios#Ayios Efstratios Harbor|Ayios Efstratios Harbor]] (Άγιος Ευστράτιος) 39°32.3′N, °'E

There is only one port, 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.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

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

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

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