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| + | Kardamaina (Greek: Καρδάμαινα), is a small town 7 km from Kos Island International Airport at Antimacheia, situated mid-way along the south coast of the island of Kos. | ||
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| + | The harbour is modernised and good for 10 to 12 guest yachts, along the north quay. 2 or 3 yachts can go longside at the south mole, for short over night stay. Depth is 3 to 2 meters. Electricity and water ist available. | ||
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| + | Between June and September the town population may triple due to tourist influx. Beautifull promenade along the harbour. Lots of tourists-shops, discos, bistros and restaurants. | ||
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| + | ''Captain's Restaurant'' on harbour front, west of harbour police, best fish reataurant, but also menu from lamb chops up to Chateaubriand at reasonable prices, excellent quality and service. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Kardamena W.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Harbour promenade west <br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| + | [[Image:Kardamena E.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Harbour promenade east <br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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Revision as of 10:02, 27 May 2012
Kos
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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
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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.
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
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.
 Kos harbor |
 Caique in Kos harbour |
Mastichari
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36°51.1′N, 27°04.7′E
Mastichari is small fishing village on the NW coast.
It is possible to stay overnight longside at the outer end of the north-east mole, with depth 3 meters. You have to leave before 7 a.m. when the ferry from Kalymnos arrives.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- May 2012 --Blome
Kardamena
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Kardamaina (Greek: Καρδάμαινα), is a small town 7 km from Kos Island International Airport at Antimacheia, situated mid-way along the south coast of the island of Kos.
The harbour is modernised and good for 10 to 12 guest yachts, along the north quay. 2 or 3 yachts can go longside at the south mole, for short over night stay. Depth is 3 to 2 meters. Electricity and water ist available.
Between June and September the town population may triple due to tourist influx. Beautifull promenade along the harbour. Lots of tourists-shops, discos, bistros and restaurants.
Captain's Restaurant on harbour front, west of harbour police, best fish reataurant, but also menu from lamb chops up to Chateaubriand at reasonable prices, excellent quality and service.
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Kamares Bay
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
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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:
- August 2004 --Istioploos
- June 2007 -- Athene of Lymington
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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