Finikas
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Finikas
Background
Finikas (Φοίνικας) [37° 23.5' N 24° 52.5' E] is a favorite anchorages while crossing the Aegean. It combines an excellent shelter with a convivial place to re-provisioning. There are two options here: either to moor at the small marina or to anchor off-shore. The marina does offer water and electricity and adequate bathroom facilities. The attendant, Nikos a retired merchant marine, is very helpful in arranging car rentals, laundry, fuel deliveries, mechanics, etc.
Many seasoned cruisers usually anchor off-shore because it is quieter and the marina tends to be crowded (at least one charter company operates it fleet from here). During the summer months it is better to anchor E of the marina, while in the fall when there could be westerly winds it is better to anchor just S of the marina. Several boats winter here. Overall sandy bottom and good holding.
The gas station is about 700 m from the waterfront along the N road to Ermoupolis. While they do deliver to the marina, if you anchor off you may have to carry fuel with jerry cans. Sometimes they may drive you back to the water after you fill them. The little store is very well supplied and also carries camping gas. Next to the grocery store there is small marine supply store the Maistrali. They can arrange for a car or scooter rental and laundry and have a lot of stuff for their size. For a really good chandler, however, you must go to Ermoupolis at the Platia Iroon (Heroes Square). The bus runs regularly and you can take from across the grocery store. The schedule is posted.
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