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== Diaporos Island==
== Diaporos Island==
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GPS: {{Coord|40|13|N|23|47.5|E|}}
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[[Image:Greece_Diaporos_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of the Diaporos Region - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.216667&lon=23.791667&scale=300000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| {{Coord|40|13|N|23|47.5|E|}}
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| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=40.211195&ln=23.775187&z=4&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery]
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| [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.216667&lon=23.791667&scale=300000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
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===Background===
 
The region of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaporos_Island Diaporos] or Dhiaporos (Διάπορος) or Dhimitri island is a yachtsman's paradise. There several deserted landlocked coves surrounded by pine trees and sandy beaches. There are many reefs where one can snorkel in the clear water.
The region of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaporos_Island Diaporos] or Dhiaporos (Διάπορος) or Dhimitri island is a yachtsman's paradise. There several deserted landlocked coves surrounded by pine trees and sandy beaches. There are many reefs where one can snorkel in the clear water.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
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[[Image:Greece_Diaporos_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of the Diaporos Region<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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* Imray-Tetra G2 Aegean Sea (North)
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* NIMA 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
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* Greek 31 North  Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
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* Greek 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
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===Radio Nets===
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; BA
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: 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G2 Aegean Sea (North)
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; NIMA
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: 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
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; Greek
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: 31 North  Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
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: 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
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==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 channels 26 & 27  
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27  
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Weather==
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
Approach to the region is either from the S Passage through the narrow channel between Diaporos Island and Cape Xifaras or through the wider N Passage between the NE of Diaporos and the Peristeri Islands.
Approach to the region is either from the S Passage through the narrow channel between Diaporos Island and Cape Xifaras or through the wider N Passage between the NE of Diaporos and the Peristeri Islands.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> A good detailed chart and a lookout are necessary because of the many reefs surrounding both passages.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> A good detailed chart and a lookout are necessary because of the many reefs surrounding both passages.
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==Check-in facilities==
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None.
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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===Ports===
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None.
===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
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====Krifos Bay====  
====Krifos Bay====  
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GPS: {{Coord|40|13.4|N|23|46.9|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|13.4|N|23|46.9|E|}}<br/>
Krifos Bay is on the N side of Diaporos Island. Proceed between Ambelisti Island and Cape Kokakies. The bottom is sand, good holding.
Krifos Bay is on the N side of Diaporos Island. Proceed between Ambelisti Island and Cape Kokakies. The bottom is sand, good holding.
====Koumaroudes Bay====
====Koumaroudes Bay====
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GPS: {{Coord|40|12.2|N|23|46.8|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|12.2|N|23|46.8|E|}}<br/>
Koumaroudes Bay on the W side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.
Koumaroudes Bay on the W side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.
====Mesopanayia Bay====
====Mesopanayia Bay====
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GPS: {{Coord|40|11.4|N|23|47.3|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|11.4|N|23|47.3|E|}}<br/>
Mesopanayia Bay is on the S side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.
Mesopanayia Bay is on the S side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.
====Dimitriaki Bay====
====Dimitriaki Bay====
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GPS: {{Coord|40|13.6|N|23|45.4|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|13.6|N|23|45.4|E|}}<br/>
Dimitriaki Bay is on the mainland and E of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding. Unfortunately there is a fish-farm.
Dimitriaki Bay is on the mainland and E of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding. Unfortunately there is a fish-farm.
====Ayios Nikolaos====
====Ayios Nikolaos====
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GPS: {{Coord|40|13.9|N|23|44.3|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|13.9|N|23|44.3|E|}}<br/>
Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding.
Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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Nice walks.  
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None.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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* Fuel - There is a fuel station in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]], you have to use jerry cans
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====Marine Stores====
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* Water - N/A
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None.
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* Electricity - N/A
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===Laundry===
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====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====
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N/A.  
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None.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: There is a fuel station in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]], you have to use jerry cans
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; Water
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: N/A (Not Available)
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; Electricity
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: N/A
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==Offshore Islands==
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None.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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Nice walks.  
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Internet/WiFi===
===Internet/WiFi===
Available?
Available?
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===Laundry===
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N/A.
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
N/A.
N/A.
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
 
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None.
 
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===Repairs===
 
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===Garbage Disposal===
===Garbage Disposal===
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There are busses from [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] to [[Thessaloniki]].  
There are busses from [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] to [[Thessaloniki]].  
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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===References & Publications===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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See [[Greece]].
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===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===
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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===
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==External Links==
*  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaporos_Island Diaporos Island] (Wikipedia)
*  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaporos_Island Diaporos Island] (Wikipedia)
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====
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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'':
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* May 1991 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 19:13, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
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* May 1991 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 02:59, 5 January 2010

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Diaporos Island

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
World icon.png
 40°13′N, 23°47.5′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet

The region of Diaporos or Dhiaporos (Διάπορος) or Dhimitri island is a yachtsman's paradise. There several deserted landlocked coves surrounded by pine trees and sandy beaches. There are many reefs where one can snorkel in the clear water.

Charts

Chart of the Diaporos Region
Click for larger view
BA
1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
Imray-Tetra
G2 Aegean Sea (North)
NIMA
54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
Greek
31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approach to the region is either from the S Passage through the narrow channel between Diaporos Island and Cape Xifaras or through the wider N Passage between the NE of Diaporos and the Peristeri Islands.

Warning: A good detailed chart and a lookout are necessary because of the many reefs surrounding both passages.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

None.

Anchorages

Diaporos Island
Click for larger view

Krifos Bay

World icon.png 40°13.4′N, 23°46.9′E
Krifos Bay is on the N side of Diaporos Island. Proceed between Ambelisti Island and Cape Kokakies. The bottom is sand, good holding.

Koumaroudes Bay

World icon.png 40°12.2′N, 23°46.8′E
Koumaroudes Bay on the W side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.

Mesopanayia Bay

World icon.png 40°11.4′N, 23°47.3′E
Mesopanayia Bay is on the S side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.

Dimitriaki Bay

World icon.png 40°13.6′N, 23°45.4′E
Dimitriaki Bay is on the mainland and E of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding. Unfortunately there is a fish-farm.

Ayios Nikolaos

World icon.png 40°13.9′N, 23°44.3′E
Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
There is a fuel station in Ayios Nikolaos, you have to use jerry cans
Water
N/A (Not Available)
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Nice walks.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Limited supplies in in Ayios Nikolaos.

Eateries

There are a few tavernas in Ayios Nikolaos.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

Trash cans in Ayios Nikolaos.

Transportation

There are busses from Ayios Nikolaos to Thessaloniki.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, 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

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:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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