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<td>Limniá (Λιμνιά) located on NW side of the island [38° 28.2' N 025° 55.1' E] is the harbor of Volissós (Βολισσός) a picturesque town about 4 km up the hill from the harbor. It is a safe harbor providing all-weather shelter. Go stern-to on the new quay NE of the old dock used by local fishermen. | <td>Limniá (Λιμνιά) located on NW side of the island [38° 28.2' N 025° 55.1' E] is the harbor of Volissós (Βολισσός) a picturesque town about 4 km up the hill from the harbor. It is a safe harbor providing all-weather shelter. Go stern-to on the new quay NE of the old dock used by local fishermen. | ||
| - | There are water outlets on the quay also there are two inoperative water/electricity posts (2006). The nearest fuel station is outside of Volissós but they will deliver except on Sundays. Call VHF channels 21. Just SW of the fishing dock there is the friendly restaurant ''Ta Limnia'' (tel. +30 22710 21 014) which not only provides good food | + | There are water outlets on the quay also there are two inoperative water/electricity posts (2006). The nearest fuel station is outside of Volissós but they will deliver except on Sundays. Call VHF channels 21. Just SW of the fishing dock there is the friendly restaurant ''Ta Limnia'' (tel. +30 22710 21 014) which not only provides good food but the owner, Mr. Tsikalas, can assist you with getting fuel or renting a car. |
The convent of Ayia Markella is but a few km to the E of Limniá. | The convent of Ayia Markella is but a few km to the E of Limniá. | ||
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==== Marmaro==== | ==== Marmaro==== | ||
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| + | <td>Marmaro (Μάρμαρο- marble) or Kardamyla is located on the E of N coast of Chios. It is small man-made harbor which while being protected from the ''meltemi'' allows uncomfortable swell to enter from the N and spray on jetty. Moor alongside on the S side of jetty. Fuel can be obtained from a BP station (tel. +30 22710 23 565 or 22 955) located approximately 1 km uphill from harbor. They sometimes deliver. A second ''BP'' is another km further up the road from the first. Marmaro is not a particularly interesting place but there are some nice beaches nearby.</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[Image:Chios_Marmaro_h.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Marmaro Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'' ]]</td> | ||
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| + | ==== Limenas==== | ||
| + | [[Image:Chios_Limenas_h.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Limenas Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'' ]] | ||
| + | The harbor of Mesta (Μεστά) or Limenas (Λιμένας) [38° 17.4' N 25° 55.8' E] is on the S side of the W coast of Chios. While there is protection from the ''meltemi'' behind the mole, the swell can be uncomfortable. Excellent protection from the southerlies.There is plenty of docking space. Come side-to, there is at least 3 m depth. Be aware of the large car tires on the quay, they leave hard to remove black marks on the hull and fenders. There are some ugly buildings near the dock, two restaurants but no provisions. The bay looks attractive. Short (about 4 km) distance to the picturesque town of Mesta. There are regular buses to Chios. The ''Limenarchio'' (Coast Guard) here always comes to ask for the harbor dues. | ||
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| + | There is a taxi in Mesta, tel +30 6972 543 543 and one in Olympoi, tel. +30 2710 76 357 or +30 6937 937 758. Also in Pyrgi Konstantinos Tomazos (+30 22710 722 190) rents scooters. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
Revision as of 13:06, 28 April 2008
Chios
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Background
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Chios (Χίος) or Hios or Khios is a craggy island of 858 km2 with the highest peak Profitis Ilias of 1297 m (4297 ft.) in the arid North and the lush Cape Masticho on the South where the unique gum mastich (μαστίχα) grows. It is one of the alleged birthplaces of Homer.
In antiquity the island was very prosperous and after the Persian wars it was an ally of Athens and then Sparta. In the 11th century AD it was taken from the Byzantines, then by the Venetians, who were succeeded by the Genoese, who formed a special company in the 14th century just for the trade of the mastich. In 1566 the Ottomans took the island from the Genoese and held it until 1922 when it joined Greece. During the Ottoman period Chios was granted many special privileges and joined the Greek revolution very reluctantly under the coercion of the Samians in 1822. The Ottoman reaction was devastating. After beheading three Chians who were hostages in Istanbul they send the Turkish armada to invade the island. On March 30, 1822 they landed on the island. Within 24 hours they massacred over 8,000 unarmed inhabitants. The horror lasted for months. Over 25,000 were killed and 47,000, mostly women, were sold into slavery. Within 6 months from the original 120,000 inhabitants only 18,000 were left. The repercussions of this tragedy were felt all over Europe. Intellectuals like Lebrun, Müller, and especially Victor Hugo with The Child of Chios and the painter Delacroix with his Massacre of Chios painting publicized the event which proved crucial for mustering support in Europe for the Greek revolution.
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The production of mastich (μαστίχα- masticha) gum (Pistacia lentiscus) is a tradition particular to Chios. It is the resin of a bush that is said to grow only in this SW corner of the island. The bush does not grow very big, and at the appropriate time the growers make tiny slits on its trunk. From these slits, the gum oozes out, and it is collected. Tiny droplets are also collected from the ground, hence the sieves. The gum then is taken home, and over long hours during the winter, it is sorted according to quality and size. Families own individual bushes scattered over a wide area. The mastich gum is used as a particularly flavorful chewing gum, as a flavoring for ouzo, in a toothpaste, for a very sweet and sticky favorite of Greek children served in a spoon submerged in a glass of water and called appropriately a submarine, for folk medicines, etc. This information was given to me by one of the women I met on my way near Salagonas. During the Ottoman years, the production of mastich reached its highest point, it being the favorite chewing gum of the ladies in the seraglio because it gave them a sweet smelling mouth.
Charts
BA 1645 Nísos Khíos and Izmir Körfezi
Imray-Tetra G28 Nísos Khíos & the Coast of Turkey
NIMA 54380 Tuzla Burnu to Samos
NIMA 54386 Khios Strait Greece and Turkey
Greek 334 Chios Island & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & telephone +30 22710 44 432 (Chios), +30 22720 76 239 (Limenas)
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 85, 25, or 28
The approaches to Chios are straightforward, however,
Danger: With a strong meltemi (northerly winds) the seas on the channel, with its north going current, between Chios and the Turkish mainland can built up to dangerous levels.
Ports and Popular Stops
There are 4 harbors in Chios, 1 marina, and several coves. Also, nearby in the NE is the very attractive small island group of Oinouses.
Chios
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This is a large and bustling harbor of a very vibrant town.
Limniá
| Limniá (Λιμνιά) located on NW side of the island [38° 28.2' N 025° 55.1' E] is the harbor of Volissós (Βολισσός) a picturesque town about 4 km up the hill from the harbor. It is a safe harbor providing all-weather shelter. Go stern-to on the new quay NE of the old dock used by local fishermen.
There are water outlets on the quay also there are two inoperative water/electricity posts (2006). The nearest fuel station is outside of Volissós but they will deliver except on Sundays. Call VHF channels 21. Just SW of the fishing dock there is the friendly restaurant Ta Limnia (tel. +30 22710 21 014) which not only provides good food but the owner, Mr. Tsikalas, can assist you with getting fuel or renting a car. The convent of Ayia Markella is but a few km to the E of Limniá. In the village of Volissós there is wonderful wood-fired bakery. |
File:Chios Limnia h.jpg Chart of Limniá Harbor Click for larger view |
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Marmaro
| Marmaro (Μάρμαρο- marble) or Kardamyla is located on the E of N coast of Chios. It is small man-made harbor which while being protected from the meltemi allows uncomfortable swell to enter from the N and spray on jetty. Moor alongside on the S side of jetty. Fuel can be obtained from a BP station (tel. +30 22710 23 565 or 22 955) located approximately 1 km uphill from harbor. They sometimes deliver. A second BP is another km further up the road from the first. Marmaro is not a particularly interesting place but there are some nice beaches nearby. | File:Chios Marmaro h.jpg Chart of Marmaro Harbor Click for larger view |
Limenas
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The harbor of Mesta (Μεστά) or Limenas (Λιμένας) [38° 17.4' N 25° 55.8' E] is on the S side of the W coast of Chios. While there is protection from the meltemi behind the mole, the swell can be uncomfortable. Excellent protection from the southerlies.There is plenty of docking space. Come side-to, there is at least 3 m depth. Be aware of the large car tires on the quay, they leave hard to remove black marks on the hull and fenders. There are some ugly buildings near the dock, two restaurants but no provisions. The bay looks attractive. Short (about 4 km) distance to the picturesque town of Mesta. There are regular buses to Chios. The Limenarchio (Coast Guard) here always comes to ask for the harbor dues.
There is a taxi in Mesta, tel +30 6972 543 543 and one in Olympoi, tel. +30 2710 76 357 or +30 6937 937 758. Also in Pyrgi Konstantinos Tomazos (+30 22710 722 190) rents scooters.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
See each Port/Stop
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Also see each Port/Stop
Marine Stores & Facilities
See each Port/Stop
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
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
- Chios (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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