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===Ports===
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====Parianos====
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Parianos is the only harbor in the island. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''. It is a small harbor with 5-6 m depths at its entrance, and 3-4 m in its middle. Near the mole it can be less than 2 m.
Parianos is the only harbor in the island. It provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''. It is a small harbor with 5-6 m depths at its entrance, and 3-4 m in its middle. Near the mole it can be less than 2 m.
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==== Finikas====
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This cove is right across from Kato Koufonisi. It provides reasonable shelter from the ''meltemi'' but is exposed to the south. There are many campers on the beach.
This cove is right across from Kato Koufonisi. It provides reasonable shelter from the ''meltemi'' but is exposed to the south. There are many campers on the beach.
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This bay is near the north-east tip of the island. It provides some shelter from the ''meltemi'' but is open to the east. Sandy bottom.
This bay is near the north-east tip of the island. It provides some shelter from the ''meltemi'' but is open to the east. Sandy bottom.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keros Karos] (Κάρος) or Keros is very arid and rough island, there are no paths or a place where a boat can anchor or safely stop. The island was a prehistoric ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycladic_civilization Cycladic]) burial ground. Most of the findings form the burial ground are now at the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3249 National Museum] and the [http://www.cycladic-m.gr/ Museum of Cycladic Art] in Athens.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keros Karos] (Κάρος) or Keros is very arid and rough island, there are no paths or a place where a boat can anchor or safely stop. The island was a prehistoric ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycladic_civilization Cycladic]) burial ground. Most of the findings form the burial ground are now at the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3249 National Museum] and the [http://www.cycladic-m.gr/ Museum of Cycladic Art] in Athens.
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====Anti Karos====
====Anti Karos====
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Anti Karos (Αντίκαρος) or Anti Keros actually consists of two islands: Dhrima to the south-west and Anti Karos to the north-east. They are separated by a narrow channel 4 m deep.
Anti Karos (Αντίκαρος) or Anti Keros actually consists of two islands: Dhrima to the south-west and Anti Karos to the north-east. They are separated by a narrow channel 4 m deep.
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Revision as of 15:51, 4 December 2011

Koufonisia

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 36°55.8′N, 25°36.2′E
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Koufonisia (Κουφονήσια) are actually two islands: Epano Koufonisi (upper) and Kato Koufonisi lower. Epano Koufonisi has recently become rather popular with Athenians and Italians attracted to its gorgeous beaches. It also has a sizable fishing fleet. Koufonisia belong to the Small Cyclades (Μικρές Κυκλάδες - Mikres Kyclades) group.

Map of Mikres Cyclades
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Aerial View of Koufonisia
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Contents

Charts

Satellite view of Koufonisia
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BA
2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa
Imray-Tetra
G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
NIMA
54332 Nisoi Paros & Naxos
Greek
42 Andros to Chalki Island
423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF no signal

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

All approaches to Koufonisia are straightforward.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

There are three anchorages all in Epano Koufonisi.

Ports

Parianos

World icon.png 36°55.8′N, 25°36.2′E
Parianos is the only harbor in the island. It provides good shelter from the meltemi. It is a small harbor with 5-6 m depths at its entrance, and 3-4 m in its middle. Near the mole it can be less than 2 m.

Anchor in the middle and take a liner ashore.

The village is within a 15-20 minute walk.

Warning: There may be a number of floating ropes from the fishing boats.

Anchorages

Finikas

Epano Koufonisi

World icon.png 36°55.8′N, 25°35.8′E
This cove is right across from Kato Koufonisi. It provides reasonable shelter from the meltemi but is exposed to the south. There are many campers on the beach.

Anchor in 4-5 m on a sandy bottom. The village is near by.

NE Bay

World icon.png 36°56.7′N, 25°37.5′E
This bay is near the north-east tip of the island. It provides some shelter from the meltemi but is open to the east. Sandy bottom.

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

Karos

World icon.png 36°52.5′N, 25°38.6′E
Karos (Κάρος) or Keros is very arid and rough island, there are no paths or a place where a boat can anchor or safely stop. The island was a prehistoric (Cycladic) burial ground. Most of the findings form the burial ground are now at the National Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens.

Karos
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The Keros Figurine
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Anti Karos

Antikaros
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World icon.png 36°50.6′N, 25°40.3′E
Anti Karos (Αντίκαρος) or Anti Keros actually consists of two islands: Dhrima to the south-west and Anti Karos to the north-east. They are separated by a narrow channel 4 m deep.

In calm weather, this is good stop for a swim. The water is wonderful. There are only seagulls and plenty of tar polluting this otherwise pristine spot.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Swim and walk.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Very limited provisions in Finikas.

Eateries

Laundry

N/A.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins.

Transportation

There is a small ferry to/from Naxos and Amorgos.

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

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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Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos


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