Gramvousa
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| image= Greece_Crete_Gramvousa.jpg | | image= Greece_Crete_Gramvousa.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Gramvousa islands from space | | imagetext= Gramvousa islands from space | ||
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| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gramvousa Gramvousa] actually refers to two a small uninhabited islands off the northwest coast of Crete. The larger of the two is Imeri Gramvousa (Ήμερη Γραμβούσα - tamed Gramvous) on which there is an anchorage and a Venetian Castle. The second island Agria Gramvousa ( Άγρια Γραμβούσα - Wild Gramvousa) has no anchorage. | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gramvousa Gramvousa] actually refers to two a small uninhabited islands off the northwest coast of [[Crete]]. The larger of the two is Imeri Gramvousa (Ήμερη Γραμβούσα - tamed Gramvous) on which there is an anchorage and a Venetian Castle. The second island Agria Gramvousa ( Άγρια Γραμβούσα - Wild Gramvousa) has no anchorage. |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
* Agria Gramvousa | * Agria Gramvousa | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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''See also'' [[Crete#Communication|Crete]] | ''See also'' [[Crete#Communication|Crete]] | ||
| - | + | ==Navigation== | |
| + | The anchorage on the southern side of Imeri Gramvousa island can be approached from the west, in which case care should taken to avoid the reefs extending south from the SW corner of the island and north from the Tigani peninsula. However, a safer approach is from the north, where a course midway between the island and the isolated Petalidho rock brings you up to the anchorage. A rusting wreck marks the eastern end of the bay. | ||
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
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===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
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====Imeri Gramvousa==== | ====Imeri Gramvousa==== | ||
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| + | {{Image right|Greece_crete_Imeri_Gramvousa.jpg |Imeri Gramvousa }} | ||
Anchor in 5 meters in sand in the centre of the bay. The anchorage here is wonderful in settled weather, and adequately sheltered in strong NW or NE winds, although it is scary to see the white horses hurtling past either side of the anchorage. | Anchor in 5 meters in sand in the centre of the bay. The anchorage here is wonderful in settled weather, and adequately sheltered in strong NW or NE winds, although it is scary to see the white horses hurtling past either side of the anchorage. | ||
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{{Image right|Greece_crete_Imeri_Gramvousa2.jpg |Old Venetian castle at Imeri Gramvousa }} | {{Image right|Greece_crete_Imeri_Gramvousa2.jpg |Old Venetian castle at Imeri Gramvousa }} | ||
{{Image right|Gramvousa1.jpg| Westcoast of Crete; view over Gramvousa anchorage south }} | {{Image right|Gramvousa1.jpg| Westcoast of Crete; view over Gramvousa anchorage south }} | ||
{{Image right|Gramvousa2.jpg |Westcoast of Crete; view over Gramvousa anchorage south.<br />From the Venetian fortress }} | {{Image right|Gramvousa2.jpg |Westcoast of Crete; view over Gramvousa anchorage south.<br />From the Venetian fortress }} | ||
| + | ==Amenities== | ||
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| - | + | |Water| N/A (Not Available) | |
| - | + | |Electricity| N/A | |
| + | |Toilets| N/A | ||
| + | |Showers| N/A | ||
| + | |Laundry| N/A | ||
| + | |Garbage| N/A. Take with you | ||
| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | N/A. | + | |Fuel| N/A |
| + | |Bottled gas| N/A | ||
| + | |Chandlers| None. | ||
| - | + | |header|Services | |
| - | N/A | + | |Repairs| N/A |
| + | |Internet| N/A | ||
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals|N/A | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
| - | N/A. | + | N/A (Not Available). |
| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
| - | N/A. | + | N/A (Not Available). |
| - | == | + | ==Transportation== |
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| - | ==== | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | + | ====Places to Visit==== | |
| + | There is an old Venetian castle on the western cliffs of the island, keeping watch over the sea lanes along the western side of Crete. | ||
==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ||
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* June 2009 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | * June 2009 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
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{{Contributors|[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | ||
| - | [[Category:Islands - Greece]] [[Category:Islands | + | [[Category:Islands - Greece]] [[Category:Islands - Crete]] |
Latest revision as of 11:53, 15 August 2018
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 Gramvousa islands from space |
Gramvousa actually refers to two a small uninhabited islands off the northwest coast of Crete. The larger of the two is Imeri Gramvousa (Ήμερη Γραμβούσα - tamed Gramvous) on which there is an anchorage and a Venetian Castle. The second island Agria Gramvousa ( Άγρια Γραμβούσα - Wild Gramvousa) has no anchorage.
Charts
See Crete.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
See Crete.
Islands
- Agria Gramvousa
Communication
See also Crete
The anchorage on the southern side of Imeri Gramvousa island can be approached from the west, in which case care should taken to avoid the reefs extending south from the SW corner of the island and north from the Tigani peninsula. However, a safer approach is from the north, where a course midway between the island and the isolated Petalidho rock brings you up to the anchorage. A rusting wreck marks the eastern end of the bay.
Berthing
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Imeri Gramvousa
Anchor in 5 meters in sand in the centre of the bay. The anchorage here is wonderful in settled weather, and adequately sheltered in strong NW or NE winds, although it is scary to see the white horses hurtling past either side of the anchorage.
From the Venetian fortress
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | N/A (Not Available) |
| Electricity | N/A |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | N/A. Take with you |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | N/A |
| Chandlers | None. |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | N/A |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
N/A (Not Available).
Eating out
N/A (Not Available).
Transportation
N/A (Not Available).
Tourism
Places to Visit
There is an old Venetian castle on the western cliffs of the island, keeping watch over the sea lanes along the western side of Crete.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Gramvousa at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Gramvousa and this page's details validated:
- June 2009 -- Athene of Lymington
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