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==Kimolos==
==Kimolos==
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GPS: {{Coord|36|47.1|N|24|34.8|E|}}
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[[Image:Greece_KimolosS.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Kimolos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| {{Coord|36|47.1|N|24|34.8|E|}}
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! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
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| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.795265&ln=24.585342&z=5&k=0&a=1&tab=undefined Photo gallery]
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! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.785&lon=24.58&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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===Background===
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimolos Kimolos] (Κίμωλος) is a barren island of 36 km<sup>2</sup>. It lies north-east of [[Milos]], separated by a narrow channel.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimolos Kimolos] (Κίμωλος) is a barren island of 36 km<sup>2</sup>. It lies north-east of [[Milos]], separated by a narrow channel.
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The island has only 720 inhabitants living in three villages: Mesa Kastro, Exo Kastro, (sometimes these two are referred to as Chora or simply as Kimolos) and Psathi, the little harbor. The people are dominated by the ruthless Venturis family who have become very successful owners of ferry boats.
The island has only 720 inhabitants living in three villages: Mesa Kastro, Exo Kastro, (sometimes these two are referred to as Chora or simply as Kimolos) and Psathi, the little harbor. The people are dominated by the ruthless Venturis family who have become very successful owners of ferry boats.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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BA 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios<br/>
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[[Image:Greece_KimolosS.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Kimolos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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BA 1444 Nisos Milos to Nisos Paros<br/>
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BA 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros<br/>
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Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey<br/>
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; BA
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Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades
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: 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
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: 1444 Nisos Milos to Nisos Paros
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: 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
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; G34 Southern Cyclades
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; NIMA
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: 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
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; Greek
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: 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
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: 415 Ydra to Sikinos
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NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
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==Radio Nets==
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Greek 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis<br/>
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Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos
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===Radio Nets===
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 82
* Olympia Radio - VHF channel 82
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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==
While the approaches to Kimolos are straightforward be aware:
While the approaches to Kimolos are straightforward be aware:
<font color="red">Warning:</font> When the ''meltemi'' blows there are very strong very strong gusts on south side of Kimolos and in the Kimolos-Poliagos channel.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> When the ''meltemi'' blows there are very strong very strong gusts on south side of Kimolos and in the Kimolos-Poliagos channel.
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===Anchorages===
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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===
====Psathi====
====Psathi====
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|36|47.1|N|24|34.8|E|}}
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|valign="top"|[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.1|N|24|34.8|E|}}
Psáthi (Ψάθη) is the little harbor of Kimolos. It affords good protection from the ''meltemi'' but is open to the S - SE. There are gusts here.
Psáthi (Ψάθη) is the little harbor of Kimolos. It affords good protection from the ''meltemi'' but is open to the S - SE. There are gusts here.
You can either go stern-to the small quay or anchor off in 3 m depth. The holding is good. It is better to anchor off because if the scions of the Venturis family arrive with their fast boats they will chase you away from the quay.
You can either go stern-to the small quay or anchor off in 3 m depth. The holding is good. It is better to anchor off because if the scions of the Venturis family arrive with their fast boats they will chase you away from the quay.
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===Anchorages===
====Sikia Bay====
====Sikia Bay====
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GPS: {{Coord|36|47.2|N|24|31.7|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.2|N|24|31.7|E|}}<br/>
This is deserted bay on the south-west of Kimolos. The bay is open to the W - NW and is not protected from the ''meltemi''. With the south wind, it is a good shelter.
This is deserted bay on the south-west of Kimolos. The bay is open to the W - NW and is not protected from the ''meltemi''. With the south wind, it is a good shelter.
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====Semina Creek====
====Semina Creek====
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GPS: {{Coord|36|48.2|N|24|35.5|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|48.2|N|24|35.5|E|}}<br/>
This is a fjord-like bay about 1.25 nM north of [[#Psathi|Psathi]]. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''.
This is a fjord-like bay about 1.25 nM north of [[#Psathi|Psathi]]. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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None.
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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====Marine Stores====
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None.
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====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====
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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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: N/A
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; Electricity
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: N/A
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==Offshore Islands==
====Poliegos====
====Poliegos====
[[Image:Greece_Polyaigos.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Poliagos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Polyaigos.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Poliagos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|45.9|N|24|36.6|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|45.9|N|24|36.6|E|}}<br/>
This is a nice secluded anchorage between the island of Poliegos (Πολύαιγος) (east of Kimolos) and the Manolisi or Manolas island. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''.
This is a nice secluded anchorage between the island of Poliegos (Πολύαιγος) (east of Kimolos) and the Manolisi or Manolas island. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''.
Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.
Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.
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Just SE of Manolas there is another equally attractive and secluded cove GPS: {{Coord|36|45.6|N|24|36.8|E|}}. Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.
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Just SE of Manolas there is another equally attractive and secluded cove [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|45.6|N|24|36.8|E|}}. Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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===Tourism===
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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Take walks and swim.
Take walks and swim.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
 
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N/A.
 
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===Laundry===
 
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N/A.
 
===Grocery Stores===
===Grocery Stores===
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* Some modest tavernas in [[#Psathi|Psathi]]
* Some modest tavernas in [[#Psathi|Psathi]]
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===Laundry===
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N/A.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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Available?
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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None.
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There are bins around the harbor and in some anchorages.
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===Repairs===
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N/A.
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
Ferries to [[Milos]] and Piraeus.
Ferries to [[Milos]] and Piraeus.
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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* [[Cruising the Cyclades Islands]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's 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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===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/Kimolos Kimolos] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimolos Kimolos] (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)==
''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]] 14:10, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
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* June 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?

Revision as of 19:34, 3 December 2009

Contents

Kimolos

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 36°47.1′N, 24°34.8′E
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 Photo gallery
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 Local chartlet

Kimolos (Κίμωλος) is a barren island of 36 km2. It lies north-east of Milos, separated by a narrow channel.

This channel used to be an isthmus connecting the two islands. On this isthmus was a Mycenaean town. In antiquity the island was known as Achinousa from achinos - sea urchin.

Its present name comes from kimolia (κιμολία) - chalk because it produces cimolite.

The island has only 720 inhabitants living in three villages: Mesa Kastro, Exo Kastro, (sometimes these two are referred to as Chora or simply as Kimolos) and Psathi, the little harbor. The people are dominated by the ruthless Venturis family who have become very successful owners of ferry boats.

Charts

Satellite View of Kimolos
Click for larger view
BA
1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
1444 Nisos Milos to Nisos Paros
2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
Imray-Tetra
G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
G34 Southern Cyclades
NIMA
54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
Greek
41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
415 Ydra to Sikinos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2870 22 100 (Adamas, Milos)
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channel 82

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

While the approaches to Kimolos are straightforward be aware:

Warning: When the meltemi blows there are very strong very strong gusts on south side of Kimolos and in the Kimolos-Poliagos channel.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Psathi

World icon.png 36°47.1′N, 24°34.8′E

Psáthi (Ψάθη) is the little harbor of Kimolos. It affords good protection from the meltemi but is open to the S - SE. There are gusts here.

You can either go stern-to the small quay or anchor off in 3 m depth. The holding is good. It is better to anchor off because if the scions of the Venturis family arrive with their fast boats they will chase you away from the quay.

Anchorages

Sikia Bay

World icon.png 36°47.2′N, 24°31.7′E
This is deserted bay on the south-west of Kimolos. The bay is open to the W - NW and is not protected from the meltemi. With the south wind, it is a good shelter.

Caution: Watch out for the reef connecting Kimolos with the islet of Ayios Andreas.

Semina Creek

World icon.png 36°48.2′N, 24°35.5′E
This is a fjord-like bay about 1.25 nM north of Psathi. It provides good shelter from the meltemi.

Anchor at 4-6 m. The villages are about a 45 minute walk.

Chart of Psathi - Chartlet
Click for larger view

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

Poliegos

Poliagos
Click for larger view

World icon.png 36°45.9′N, 24°36.6′E
This is a nice secluded anchorage between the island of Poliegos (Πολύαιγος) (east of Kimolos) and the Manolisi or Manolas island. It provides good shelter from the meltemi.

Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.

Just SE of Manolas there is another equally attractive and secluded cove World icon.png 36°45.6′N, 24°36.8′E. Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Take walks and swim.

Grocery Stores

Eateries

  • Some modest tavernas in Psathi

Laundry

N/A.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbor and in some anchorages.

Transportation

Ferries to Milos and Piraeus.

Routes/Passages To/From

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)

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

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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