Karlovasi

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Karlovasi

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Chart of Karlovasi Harbor

Background

Karlovasi (Καρλόβασι) Harbor [37°48.5' N 026°41' E] is a commercial harbor 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.

Charts

See Samos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach and Navigation

See Samos

Check-in facilities

There are no check-in facilities. A Coast Guard Officer (tel. +30 2730 32 343) may appear directing to pay harbor dues.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Potami

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.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker.
  • Water & Electricity are not available.

Laundry

Grocery Stores

Eateries

  • 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."

Marine stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

References & Publications

See Samos

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

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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