Kimolos
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Kimolos
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Background
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) - chalck 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
BA 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
BA 1444 Nisos Milos to Nisos Paros
BA 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
Imray-Tetra G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey
Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades
NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
Greek 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
Greek 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
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.
Anchorages
Psathi
| Psáthi (Ψάθη) [36° 47' N 24° 34.5' E] 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. Sikia BayThis 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 CreekThis 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. | File:Greece Psathi h.jpg Chart of Psathi Click for larger view |
Poliegos
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This [36° 45.9' N 24° 36.6' E] 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 [36° 45.7' N 24° 36.9' E]. Anchor at 2-3 m on sandy bottom.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Take walks and swim.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Grocery Stores
- Just the basics in Psathi
Eateries
- Some modest tavernas in Psathi
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
Ferries to Milos and Piraeus.
References & Publications
See Greece.
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
- Kimolos (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2001 --Istioploos 14:10, 29 August 2008 (UTC)
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