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Revision as of 18:10, 10 June 2011

Kos

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36°54′N, 27°17.4′E
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Local chartlet

Kos (Κώς) is a fairly large and elongated island of the Dodecanese group, with an area of 290 km2. Its highest peak is 845 m (2772 ft) located on its NE end. In antiquity Kos was famous as the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Near the town (about 5 km) there are the substantial ruins of the Aesclepion where the ancient god of medicine Aeslepios, the son of Apollo, was worshipped.

The modern town is dominated by the castle built by the Knights of Rhodes after the crusades. Later, in 1523 it was taken from the Knights of Rhodes by the Ottomans who held the island until 1912 when Kos with the rest of the Dodechanese were taken over by the Italians who held it until 1948, after WW II, when it became part of Greece.

Unfortunately, this nice island has been overrun by tourists, it is extremely noisy and very mercenary.

Charts

Satellite view of Kos
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BA
872 Kalimno to Rhodes, including the Gulfs of Kos, Doris, and Symi
1604 Gulf of Kos, Doris and Simi
Imray-Tetra
G35 Dodecanese and the Coast of Turkey
NIMA
54407 Nisos Kalymnos to Kadriga Burnu
54408 NIsos Kos To Nisos Tilos
NIMA 54413 Nisos Kalimnos & Nisos Kos (Western Part)
Greek
451 Leros to Rhodos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 2420 28 507
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 01 and 63 (on the N side of the island)

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Warning: There are dangerous shoals N of Cape Kum and the sea can be very confused around the cape. Also, with a B meltemi there are very violent gusts near the SE shore of the island. Maintain a good distance off-shore.

Check-in facilities

'See Ports'

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Kos Harbor

Chart of Kos harbor - Chartlet
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World icon.png 36°54′N, 27°17.4′E Kos is the main harbor on the island. It is a large and safe harbor although it is subject to N-NE winds which can cause considerable swell within the large harbor.

In the last few years the harbor has been changed with new extensions. Now yachts can moor on either the E side of the harbor under the castle or on the NE side, outside the harbour, when the weather is settled. The S side where yachts used to anchor is now reserved for the many day-trip caïques. Go wherever there is room. Expect the harbor to be crowded during the summer months. Anchor in about 5 m depths and go stern-to to the quay. Excellent holding on mud.

The quay under the castle now has water and electricity outlets, although these are only available during peak season (July - September) when the quay is manned and a charge is made. Outside those months mooring is free but there are no facilities. Many supplies can be obtained in the town, but due to the extremely large number of tourists the town has lost its soul.

Mastichari

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World icon.png 36°51.1′N, 27°04.7′E Mastichari is small fishing village on the NW coast.

Kardamena

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World icon.png 36°47′N, 27°08.8′E Kardamena is a small fishing village on the SE coast. It has the reputation as the most picturesque village in the island.

Kamares Bay

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World icon.png 36°44.1′N, 26°58.4′E Kamares (Καμάρες) or Kamari is a small and fairly attractive harbor on the S end of the island. It offers good shelter from the meltemi. You can go to the quay side-to, if there is room, or stern to. Alternatively you can anchor N of the quay in 5 m. It does get deep very fast. There are a few tavernas and several large hotels within sight. It can get rather noisy at night.

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

In the marina.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

In the marina.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
In the marina there is a fuel dock, in the main harbor a mini tanker may deliver diesel fuel on the quay
Water
Water in the marina
Outlets on the quay main harbor
Electricity
In the marina

Offshore Islands

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The Aesclepion
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The most important site on the island is the Aesclepion, one of the most important temples of the ancient world. It is situated about 5 km from the town of Kos. One can easily spent a whole morning exploring the ruins of the various buildings.

In town is worth visiting the Archaeological Museum, Kasa Romana, a Roman villa, and the Neratzia Castle of the Knights of Rhodes.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Supermarkets in the town and in the marina

Eateries

  • In general, food in Kos is very bad and overpriced
  • The restaurant in the marina is surprisingly reasonable

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

In the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

In town.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins in many places.

Transportation

There are daily flights to Athens, ferries, and hydrofoils to other islands.

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

  • Kos (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Greece.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

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