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==Karlovasi==
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karlovasi Karlovasi] (Καρλόβασι) Harbor is a commercial harbor on the NW side of the island of [[Samos]]. It is located some distance from the actual town of Karlovasi. It is protected from the ''meltemi'' but has an uncomfortable swell. You can moor stern-to on the quay. There are a few tavernas but not many stores.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karlovasi Karlovasi] (Καρλόβασι) Harbor is a commercial harbor on the NW side of the island of [[Samos]]. It is located some distance from the actual town of Karlovasi. It is protected from the ''meltemi'' but has an uncomfortable a swell. You can moor stern-to on the quay. There are a few tavernas but not many stores.
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Around the end of the 19th and the early part of the 20th century Karlovasi had thriving leather tanning industry.
Around the end of the 19th and the early part of the 20th century Karlovasi had thriving leather tanning industry.
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[[Image:19848457.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Karlovasi Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
==Charts==
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[[Image:Greece_Samos_Karlovasi_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Karlovasi Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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''See [[Samos#Charts|Samos]]''.
''See [[Samos#Charts|Samos]]''.
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===Radio Nets===
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==Weather==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22730 30888, 32 343
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Samos#Weather| Samos]]''.
''See [[Samos#Weather| Samos]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Passages==
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''See [[Samos#Approach_and_Navigation|Samos]]''
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]
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* [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]]
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==Check-in facilities==
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==Navigation==
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There are no check-in facilities. A Coast Guard Officer may appear directing to collect the harbor dues. Anchor in the harbor and moor either stern-to or bow-to. Good holding.
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''See [[Samos#Navigation|Samos]]''
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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===Communication===
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The only serious marina is [[Pythagorio_Marina|Samos Marina]] in [[Pythagorio]].
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22730 30888, 32 343
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==Anchorages==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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There are no secure anchorages near Karlovasi.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Berthing==
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====Marine Stores====
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Anchor in the harbor and moor either stern-to or bow-to. Good holding.
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Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
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A Coast Guard Officer may appear directing to collect the harbor dues.
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Minor repairs are possible. A few yachts have been hauled-out here.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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There is small marina within the harbor used mostly by local boats however arrangement can be made to moor a visiting boat on a temporary vacant berth. But the only serious marina is [[Pythagorio_Marina|Samos Marina]] in [[Pythagorio]].
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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There are no secure anchorages near Karlovasi. But one can, weather permitting, have a lunch stop in either {{mark | lat=37.78064 | lon=26.65186 |zoom=16 | type= anchorage |name= Mikro Seitani |altname= Μικρό Σεϊτάνι}} or  {{mark | lat=37.7707| lon=26.63723| zoom=15| type= anchorage |name= Megalo Seitani |altname= Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι}}.
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|[[Image:SamosPotami.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>Potami<br/>''Click for larger view''</small>
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A visit to Potami is worthwhile. This is a stream with natural water falls shaded by sycamore trees. It is just a few miles W of Karlovasi. Very beautiful, natural setting. The scenery is not what one would usually associate with Aegean islands. You can swim there.
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Also, a hike to the Mikro and Megalo Seitani (Μικρό and Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι) is well worth the effort.
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==Amenities==
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|Water| On the quay
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|Electricity| On the quay
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|Toilets| N/A
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|Garbage| Bins along the waterfront
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* The ''Psarades'', which specializes in sea food, in Ayios Nikolaos, (few km E of Karlovasi). It has been rated as "one of the best tavernas in Greece."
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|Fuel| Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker
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===Internet/WiFi===
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In Internet cafés.
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|Repairs| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Internet| in Internet cafés
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|Mobile connectivity| Strong 4G signal
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|Vehicle rentals| There are several agencies in Karlovasi
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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==Provisioning==
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There are several agencies in Karlovasi.
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Supermarket about 1km east of the harbour on the main road to Karlovasi town
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==Eating out==
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Bins along the waterfront.
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{{mark |name= ''Psarades''| type= eatingout |text= specializes in sea food, in Ayios Nikolaos, (few km E of Karlovasi). It has been rated as "one of the best tavernas in Greece.}}
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.
There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.
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''See [[Samos#Transportation|Samos]] for transportation to elsewhere''.
''See [[Samos#Transportation|Samos]] for transportation to elsewhere''.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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==Tourism==
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]
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====Places to Visit====
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A visit to Potami is worthwhile. This is a stream with natural water falls shaded by sycamore trees. It is just a few miles W of Karlovasi. Very beautiful, natural setting. The scenery is not what one would usually associate with Aegean islands. You can swim there.
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Also, a hike to the Mikro and Megalo Seitani (Μικρό and Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι) is well worth the effort.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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==Friends==
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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==Forums==
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==References & Publications==
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==
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Karlovasi
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Karlovasi Harbor

Karlovasi (Καρλόβασι) Harbor is a commercial harbor on the NW side of the island of Samos. It is located some distance from the actual town of Karlovasi. It is protected from the meltemi but has an uncomfortable swell. You can moor stern-to on the quay. There are a few tavernas but not many stores.

Around the end of the 19th and the early part of the 20th century Karlovasi had thriving leather tanning industry.

Charts

See Samos.

Weather

See Samos.

Passages

Navigation

See Samos

Communication

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22730 30888, 32 343

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Berthing

Anchor in the harbor and moor either stern-to or bow-to. Good holding.

A Coast Guard Officer may appear directing to collect the harbor dues.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

There is small marina within the harbor used mostly by local boats however arrangement can be made to moor a visiting boat on a temporary vacant berth. But the only serious marina is Samos Marina in Pythagorio.

Anchorages

There are no secure anchorages near Karlovasi. But one can, weather permitting, have a lunch stop in either Mikro Seitani/wiki/Karlovasi#Mikro_SeitaniAnchorage icon Mikro Seitani [[Karlovasi#Mikro Seitani|Mikro Seitani]] (Μικρό Σεϊτάνι) 37°46.838'N, 026°39.112'E or Megalo Seitani/wiki/Karlovasi#Megalo_SeitaniAnchorage icon Megalo Seitani [[Karlovasi#Megalo Seitani|Megalo Seitani]] (Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι) 37°46.242'N, 026°38.234'E .

Amenities

Facilities
Water On the quay
Electricity On the quay
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry ?
Garbage Bins along the waterfront
Supplies
Fuel Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet in Internet cafés
Mobile connectivity Strong 4G signal
Vehicle rentals There are several agencies in Karlovasi

Provisioning

Supermarket about 1km east of the harbour on the main road to Karlovasi town

Eating out

Psarades/wiki/Karlovasi#.27.27Psarades.27.27Eatingout icon Psarades [[Karlovasi#Psarades|Psarades]] specializes in sea food, in Ayios Nikolaos, (few km E of Karlovasi). It has been rated as "one of the best tavernas in Greece.

Transportation

There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.

See Samos for transportation to elsewhere.

Tourism

Places to Visit

SamosPotami.jpg
Potami
Greece Samos MikroSeitani.jpg
Mikro Seitani

A visit to Potami is worthwhile. This is a stream with natural water falls shaded by sycamore trees. It is just a few miles W of Karlovasi. Very beautiful, natural setting. The scenery is not what one would usually associate with Aegean islands. You can swim there.

Also, a hike to the Mikro and Megalo Seitani (Μικρό and Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι) is well worth the effort.

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

References

See Greece.

Comments

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