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==Ios==
==Ios==
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|width="180px" |'''<small>Coords: {{Coord|36|43.4|N|25|16.1|E|}} <br/> Chartlet: [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.72487487766904&lon=25.322556892636538&scale=150000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet] <br/> Gallery: [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.717146&ln=25.325203&z=5&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photos] </small>'''
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.72487487766904&lon=25.322556892636538&scale=150000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
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[[Image:Greece_Ios_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Ios<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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===Background===
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ios_%28Island%29 Ios] (Ίος) for many cruisers is not a favorite island in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades Cyclades]. This is because the island has been completely overran by tourists,lots of them, and of the worst short: loud, aggressive, and hight on drugs.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ios_%28Island%29 Ios] (Ίος) for many cruisers is not a favorite island in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades Cyclades]. This is because the island has been completely overran by tourists,lots of them, and of the worst short: loud, aggressive, and hight on drugs.
There is tradition that Homer's mother came from Ios, and that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer Homer] himself is buried here on the mountain near Plakotos which was an Ionian town and had a temple of [http://www.maicar.com/GML//Apollo.html Apollo].
There is tradition that Homer's mother came from Ios, and that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer Homer] himself is buried here on the mountain near Plakotos which was an Ionian town and had a temple of [http://www.maicar.com/GML//Apollo.html Apollo].
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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[[Image:Greece_Ios_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Ios<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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;BA
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:1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
:1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
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:423 Paros to Astypalia
:423 Paros to Astypalia
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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]]''
* Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 61 & 62
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 61 & 62
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===Anchorages===
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==Weather==
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The approaches to Ios are straightforward.
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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===
====Port Ios====
====Port Ios====
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Port Ios or Yialos is the only port on the island. It provides excellent shelter from the ''meltemi'' but during the peak hoiday period it is so noisy with infernal disco music and loud beer parties, and worse, that it is impossible to sleep.
Port Ios or Yialos is the only port on the island. It provides excellent shelter from the ''meltemi'' but during the peak hoiday period it is so noisy with infernal disco music and loud beer parties, and worse, that it is impossible to sleep.
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> There is a treacherous reef of Cape Xeres on the SE entrance of the bay.
<font color="red">Danger:</font> There is a treacherous reef of Cape Xeres on the SE entrance of the bay.
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[[Image:Ios_hr.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Port Ios from the Town<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
|valign="top"|[[Image:Greece_Ios_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Port Ios - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.723333&lon=25.268333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
|valign="top"|[[Image:Greece_Ios_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Port Ios - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.723333&lon=25.268333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Ios_hr.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Port Ios from the Town<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Anchorages===
====Milopotamos Bay====
====Milopotamos Bay====
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Milopotamos is a bay just S of [[#Port_Ios|Port Ios]]. While the shelter here is good, but not as good as in [[#Port_Ios|Port Ios]], it is a quieter place to spend the night. There are 4 coves that can be used. The two easternmost coves provide better shelter. The bottom is sand and weed; good holding.
Milopotamos is a bay just S of [[#Port_Ios|Port Ios]]. While the shelter here is good, but not as good as in [[#Port_Ios|Port Ios]], it is a quieter place to spend the night. There are 4 coves that can be used. The two easternmost coves provide better shelter. The bottom is sand and weed; good holding.
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====Manganari Bay====
====Manganari Bay====
[[Image:Greece_Ios_Maganari_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Manganari Bay - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.656667&lon=25.368333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Ios_Maganari_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Manganari Bay - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.656667&lon=25.368333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|39.4|N|25|22.1|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|39.4|N|25|22.1|E|}}<br/>
Manganari is a large bay on S tip of the island. The bay affords good shelter from ''meltemi'' although there cane be intermittent gusts.
Manganari is a large bay on S tip of the island. The bay affords good shelter from ''meltemi'' although there cane be intermittent gusts.
Anchor in 3-4 m at either the head of the bay or on the E. The bottom is sand and provides good holding.
Anchor in 3-4 m at either the head of the bay or on the E. The bottom is sand and provides good holding.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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None.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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Ios the inland capital of the island used to be, some 20 years ago, charming with working windmills. Now, at least during the summer months, it is a madhouse.
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====Marine Stores====
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None.
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====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====
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Image:Ios_townn.jpg|The town of Ios<br/>''Click for larger view''
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None.
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Image:Ios_mil.jpg|The Windmills in Ios
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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N/A.
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===Laundry===
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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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|[[Image:Ios_townn.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>he town of Ios<br/>''Click for larger view''</small>
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|[[Image:Ios_mil.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Windmills in Ios</small>
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===Tourism===
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Ios the inland capital of the island used to be, some 20 years ago, charming with working windmills. Now, at least during the summer months, it is a madhouse.
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Internet/WiFi===
===Internet/WiFi===
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In Cafés
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In Internet cafés.
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===Laundry===
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
In the town of Ios.
In the town of Ios.
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===Garbage Disposal===
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None.
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There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
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===Repairs===
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N/A.
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
There are daily ferries and in the summer hydrofoils to other islands and to Piraeus.
There are daily ferries and in the summer hydrofoils to other islands and to Piraeus.
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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/Ios_%28Island%29 Ios] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ios_%28Island%29 Ios] (Wikipedia)
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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I usually avoid this island. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 16:21, 4 July 2008 (MDT)
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
===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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* June 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 16:21, 4 July 2008 (MDT)
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* June 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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* June 2009 -- Athene of Lymington
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* June 2009 --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]
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===Personal Notes===
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I usually avoid this island. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]

Revision as of 19:34, 6 December 2009

Contents

Ios

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
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 36°43.4′N, 25°16.1′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet

Ios (Ίος) for many cruisers is not a favorite island in the Cyclades. This is because the island has been completely overran by tourists,lots of them, and of the worst short: loud, aggressive, and hight on drugs.

There is tradition that Homer's mother came from Ios, and that Homer himself is buried here on the mountain near Plakotos which was an Ionian town and had a temple of Apollo.

Charts

Satellite view of Ios
Click for larger view


BA
1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
Imray-Tetra
G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
NIMA
54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
Greek
423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 61 & 62

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to Ios are straightforward.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Port Ios

World icon.png 36°43.4′N, 25°16.1′E

Port Ios or Yialos is the only port on the island. It provides excellent shelter from the meltemi but during the peak hoiday period it is so noisy with infernal disco music and loud beer parties, and worse, that it is impossible to sleep.

Moor stern-to the quay on the east side of the inlet, where there are pickup lines, or anchor moor on the quay extension that forms the outer breakwater of the adjacent fishing boat harbour. The bottom is mud and provides excellent holding. Most of the NE side of the quay is currently (June 2009) occupied by a laid up ferry and the rest of the NE side is used by the working ferries.

Secure your boat well off the quay as ferry arrivals cause a considerable temporary surge in the harbour. Anchoring in the bay is not permitted as it obstructs the ferries.

There is narrow cove 36°43.4′N, 25°15.9'′E just NW of the harbor. One boat can squeeze in. It is a safe anchorage the but it can develop strong and uncomfortable swell and is exposed to the southerlies. The holding is good and it is very quiet in the evening after all the bathers have departed.

Danger: There is a treacherous reef of Cape Xeres on the SE entrance of the bay.

Chart of Port Ios - Chartlet
Click for larger view
File:Ios hr.jpg
Port Ios from the Town
Click for larger view

Anchorages

Milopotamos Bay

World icon.png 36°42.7′N, 25°17.5′E

Milopotamos is a bay just S of Port Ios. While the shelter here is good, but not as good as in Port Ios, it is a quieter place to spend the night. There are 4 coves that can be used. The two easternmost coves provide better shelter. The bottom is sand and weed; good holding.

Koumbaras Bay

This is a bay N of Port Ios. The shelter here is average.

Chart of Milopotamos Bay
Click for larger view

Manganari Bay

Chart of Manganari Bay - Chartlet
Click for larger view

World icon.png 36°39.4′N, 25°22.1′E
Manganari is a large bay on S tip of the island. The bay affords good shelter from meltemi although there cane be intermittent gusts.

Anchor in 3-4 m at either the head of the bay or on the E. The bottom is sand and provides good holding.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Ios townn.jpg
he town of Ios
Click for larger view
Ios mil.jpg
The Windmills in Ios

Tourism

Ios the inland capital of the island used to be, some 20 years ago, charming with working windmills. Now, at least during the summer months, it is a madhouse.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

  • Bad restaurants in Port Ios
  • Better tavernas in the town of Ios

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

In the town of Ios.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

There are daily ferries and in the summer hydrofoils to other islands and to Piraeus.

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

  • Ios (Wikipedia)

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

I usually avoid this island. --Istioploos


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