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==Ikaria==
==Ikaria==
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===Background===
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikaria Ikaria] (Ικαρία) or Icaria or Nikaria is a large and mountainous island 10 nM E of [[Samos]]. It has an area of 255,303 km<sup>2</sup> and about 8,000 inhabitants. Unfortunately there are no safe anchorages where one can leave a yacht and explore this beautiful island.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikaria Ikaria] (Ικαρία) or Icaria or Nikaria is a large and mountainous island 10 nM E of [[Samos]]. It has an area of 255,303 km<sup>2</sup> and about 8,000 inhabitants. Unfortunately there are no safe anchorages where one can leave a yacht and explore this beautiful island.
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Ikaria's first inhabitants were the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelasgians Pelagians]. In historic times it colonized by Greeks from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miletus Miletus]. In 538 BC it became part of [[Samos]] under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycrates Polycrates]. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Crusades] it was for a while under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_of_St._John Knights of St. John] of [[Rhodes]] and then it was taken over by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Genoa Genoese] who were in their turn succeeded by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans]. Ikaria participated in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek War of Independence] and was for while part of the new Greek state but then it reverted back to the Ottoman Empire until 1912 when it joined Greece.
Ikaria's first inhabitants were the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelasgians Pelagians]. In historic times it colonized by Greeks from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miletus Miletus]. In 538 BC it became part of [[Samos]] under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycrates Polycrates]. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Crusades] it was for a while under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_of_St._John Knights of St. John] of [[Rhodes]] and then it was taken over by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Genoa Genoese] who were in their turn succeeded by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans]. Ikaria participated in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek War of Independence] and was for while part of the new Greek state but then it reverted back to the Ottoman Empire until 1912 when it joined Greece.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
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[[Image:Greece_IkariaS.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Ikaria<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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* Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
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; BA
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: 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
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* NIMA 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
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* Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
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; NIMA
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* Greek 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
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: 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
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; Greek
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: 42 Andros to Chalki Island
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: 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
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===Radio Nets===
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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, Tel. +30 2750 22 207
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2750 22 207
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 28
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 28
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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==
Approaches to Ikaria are straightforward but, <font color="red">Warning:</font> fierce gusts are very common on the S side of the island. If you are just transiting in the area it is best to sail at least 3 miles south of Ikaria.
Approaches to Ikaria are straightforward but, <font color="red">Warning:</font> fierce gusts are very common on the S side of the island. If you are just transiting in the area it is best to sail at least 3 miles south of Ikaria.
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Check-in facilities==
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None.
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
Ikaria has only two harbors and a couple anchorages. Unfortunately none of them are really very secure.
Ikaria has only two harbors and a couple anchorages. Unfortunately none of them are really very secure.
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===Ports===
====Ayios Kirykos====
====Ayios Kirykos====
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Ayios Kirykos (Άγιος Κήρυκος) also referred to in some charts as Ayios Kiristos is the main harbor of the island. The main harbor is exposed to dangerous swell and it can at times be dangerous.
Ayios Kirykos (Άγιος Κήρυκος) also referred to in some charts as Ayios Kiristos is the main harbor of the island. The main harbor is exposed to dangerous swell and it can at times be dangerous.
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====Evdhilos====
====Evdhilos====
[[Image:Greece_Ikaria_EvdylosS.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Evdhilos - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.631667&lon=26.183333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Ikaria_EvdylosS.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Evdhilos - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.631667&lon=26.183333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|37|37.9|N|26|11|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|37.9|N|26|11|E|}}<br/>
Evdhilos (Εύδηλος) is the second harbor of Ikaria. It is a small harbor on the N side of the island.
Evdhilos (Εύδηλος) is the second harbor of Ikaria. It is a small harbor on the N side of the island.
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> Entering or exiting the harbor with a strong ''meltemi'' may not be tenable. Also, with N winds a very bad swell develops into the harbor.
<font color="red">Danger:</font> Entering or exiting the harbor with a strong ''meltemi'' may not be tenable. Also, with N winds a very bad swell develops into the harbor.
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'''Note:''' I have been told (2009) that the breakwater has been extended and now the harbor is quite. This is NOT verified. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
====Thermia====
====Thermia====
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GPS: {{Coord|37|37.4|N|26|18.4|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|37.4|N|26|18.4|E|}}<br/>
Thermia (Θέρμα) or Loutra or Loutro is a small bay about half a mile NE of Ayios Kirykos. It better protected than Ayios Kirykos and the little town is very pleasant. The problem is that it is full of local boats and there may not be any room. Anchor off.
Thermia (Θέρμα) or Loutra or Loutro is a small bay about half a mile NE of Ayios Kirykos. It better protected than Ayios Kirykos and the little town is very pleasant. The problem is that it is full of local boats and there may not be any room. Anchor off.
====Akra Dhrepano====
====Akra Dhrepano====
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PS: {{Coord|37|41|N|26|21.8|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.683333&lon=26.363333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|41|N|26|21.8|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.683333&lon=26.363333&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>
Akra Dhrepano or Drapano (Δράπανο) is an open bay just S of Cape Drapano, the easternmost cape of Ikaria. It offers partial protection from the ''meltemi''. In calm weather one can anchor here and visit the nearby ancient tower.
Akra Dhrepano or Drapano (Δράπανο) is an open bay just S of Cape Drapano, the easternmost cape of Ikaria. It offers partial protection from the ''meltemi''. In calm weather one can anchor here and visit the nearby ancient tower.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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Ikaria is beautiful island well worth a visit. However, because there is no secure place to leave your boat it is best to do so in [[Fourni]] and visit Ikaria with the hydrofoil.
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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 - N/A
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====Marine Stores====
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* Water - There is a tab near the quay
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Only fishing supplies.
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* Electricity - N/A
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===Laundry===
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None.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: N/A (Not Available)
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; Water
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: There is a tab near the quay
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; Electricity
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: N/A
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==Offshore Islands==
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* [[Fourni]]
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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Ikaria is beautiful island well worth a visit. However, because there is no secure place to leave your boat it is best to do so in [[Fourni]] and visit Ikaria with the hydrofoil.
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Internet/WiFi===
===Internet/WiFi===
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In Internet cafés.
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===Laundry===
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
In town.  
In town.  
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Only fishing supplies.
 
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===Repairs===
 
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===Garbage Disposal===
===Garbage Disposal===
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There are a few flights per week and daily ferries to Athens. A hydrofoil, operating in the summer months connects Ikaria to [[Samos]], [[Fourni]], and [[Patmos]].  
There are a few flights per week and daily ferries to Athens. A hydrofoil, operating in the summer months connects Ikaria to [[Samos]], [[Fourni]], and [[Patmos]].  
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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#References_&_Publications|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/Ikaria Ikaria] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikaria Ikaria] (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)''==
See individual ports in this page.
See individual ports in this page.
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 22:08, 18 November 2009

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Ikaria

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 37°36.8′N, 26°17.8′E
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 Local chartlet

Ikaria (Ικαρία) or Icaria or Nikaria is a large and mountainous island 10 nM E of Samos. It has an area of 255,303 km2 and about 8,000 inhabitants. Unfortunately there are no safe anchorages where one can leave a yacht and explore this beautiful island.

The name Ikaria derived from the myth of Daedalus who was being kept in Crete against his wish by king Minos. In order to escape he made wings for himself and his son Icarus. They flew from Crete but when they were over the island of Ikaria, Icarus with the exuberance of youth he flew higher and higher until the wax that held together his wings melted and he plunged into the sea.

Ikaria's first inhabitants were the Pelagians. In historic times it colonized by Greeks from Miletus. In 538 BC it became part of Samos under Polycrates. After the Crusades it was for a while under the Knights of St. John of Rhodes and then it was taken over by the Genoese who were in their turn succeeded by the Ottomans. Ikaria participated in the Greek War of Independence and was for while part of the new Greek state but then it reverted back to the Ottoman Empire until 1912 when it joined Greece.

Charts

Satellite View of Ikaria
Click for larger view
BA
2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
Imray-Tetra
G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
NIMA
54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
Greek
42 Andros to Chalki Island
422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2750 22 207
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 28

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Ikaria are straightforward but, Warning: fierce gusts are very common on the S side of the island. If you are just transiting in the area it is best to sail at least 3 miles south of Ikaria.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ikaria has only two harbors and a couple anchorages. Unfortunately none of them are really very secure.

Ports

Ayios Kirykos

World icon.png 37°36.8′N, 26°17.8′E

Ayios Kirykos (Άγιος Κήρυκος) also referred to in some charts as Ayios Kiristos is the main harbor of the island. The main harbor is exposed to dangerous swell and it can at times be dangerous.

It is best to anchor off west of the jetty, or even better go to Thermia.

Warning: There are very strong Easterly gusts.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • July 1994 --Istioploos 14:51, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Satellite View of Ayios Kirykos - Chartlet
Click for larger view

Evdhilos

Satellite View of Evdhilos - Chartlet
Click for larger view

World icon.png 37°37.9′N, 26°11′E
Evdhilos (Εύδηλος) is the second harbor of Ikaria. It is a small harbor on the N side of the island.

Moor stern-to or bows-to on the quay or anchor off.

Danger: Entering or exiting the harbor with a strong meltemi may not be tenable. Also, with N winds a very bad swell develops into the harbor.

Note: I have been told (2009) that the breakwater has been extended and now the harbor is quite. This is NOT verified. --Istioploos

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • July 1993 --Istioploos 14:51, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Anchorages

Thermia

World icon.png 37°37.4′N, 26°18.4′E
Thermia (Θέρμα) or Loutra or Loutro is a small bay about half a mile NE of Ayios Kirykos. It better protected than Ayios Kirykos and the little town is very pleasant. The problem is that it is full of local boats and there may not be any room. Anchor off.

Akra Dhrepano

World icon.png 37°41′N, 26°21.8′E - Chartlet
Akra Dhrepano or Drapano (Δράπανο) is an open bay just S of Cape Drapano, the easternmost cape of Ikaria. It offers partial protection from the meltemi. In calm weather one can anchor here and visit the nearby ancient tower.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

Only fishing supplies.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
There is a tab near the quay
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Ikaria is beautiful island well worth a visit. However, because there is no secure place to leave your boat it is best to do so in Fourni and visit Ikaria with the hydrofoil.

Grocery & Supply Stores

There are several food stores.

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

In town.

Garbage Disposal

Trash cans in the harbors.

Transportation

There are a few flights per week and daily ferries to Athens. A hydrofoil, operating in the summer months connects Ikaria to Samos, Fourni, and Patmos.

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)

See individual ports in this page.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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