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Kythnos

Map of Kythnos
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Street in Chora
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Background

The island of Kythnos (Κύθνος) or Kithnos or Thermia (Θερμιά). The area of the island is 99 km2 and it belongs to the Cyclades. The island was named after Kythnos, the leader of Dryopes from Evia. It was also known in antiquity as Ofiousa, Theramnia, or Thermia. It was peopled by the Ionian Greeks. It took part in the Persian wars. During Roman times it was used as a place foe exile. In 1207, after the Fourth Crusade, it was occupied by the Franks who called it Fermina, and in 1537 it was occupied by the Ottomans who called it Hamam Adasi.

Charts

BA 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa

Imray-Tetra G31 North Cyclades

NIMA 54320 Cyclades to Crete

Greek 421 Karystos to Naxos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channel 27; No reception in Fikiadha and Kolimpithres

Approach and Navigation

Most approaches to Kythnos are without danger.


Ports and Popular Stops

Merikas

This is a small harbor [37° 24' N 24° 23.5' E] on the W side of the island. It is the harbor used by the ferry boats. Reasonable protection from the meltemi. Moor either stern-to or alongside.

Be aware that there can be substantial prop wash down the quayside from ferries when leaving which can, in extreme cases, cause damage to yacht mooring lines, fairleads and cleats.

There are several tavernas ashore.

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Loutra

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Chart of Loutra Region
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Loutra (Λουτρά) [37° 27' N 24° 26' E] is on the NE side of the island. Here are the main hot springs that has given Kea the name Thermia. Good shelter from the meltemi but there can be an uncomfortable swell. There several spots one can anchor including the small harbor.

The harbor, while small is attractive and there is water and electricity as well as several good restaurants and mini-markets.

To anchor off it is best to go on deep the NW side to the Ayias Irene's cove. Anchor in 5-6 m. With N winds you can take a shore line.

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  • October, 2007 --Istioploos 11:53, 6 June 2008 (MDT)

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Fikiadha

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Chart of Fikiadha Anchorage
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Fikiadha (Φικιάδα) [37° 24.9' N 24° 22' E] is a beautiful anchorage, one of my favorites. It is very well protected from both the meltemi and southerlies. Depending on the prevailing wind, anchor either on the N or S side of the little cove. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.

If the anchorage is full, you can drop your anchor near the NW and take a line to the N shore.

There is now a restaurant over the sandbar. Its food is of an indifferent quality.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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  • September 2007 --Istioploos 11:53, 6 June 2008 (MDT)

Kolimpithres

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Chart of Kolimpithres
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Kolimpithres or Kolona is E of the sand bar which separates it from Fikiada is also a very attractive anchorage and one of my favorites. It is very well protected from both the meltemi and southerlies. On a small beach on the N side of the cove, there is hot spring in the shape of a small bathtub where you can relax. Unfortunately, it is very popular with motor cruisers from Athens during the summer weekends. Anchor to the S and take a line to a rock on the N shore. The bottom is weed and not always a good holding. Drop the anchor on a sandy patch. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

  • August 1995 --Istioploos 11:53, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
Kolimpithres and Fikiada
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Apokrousis

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Chart of Apokrousis
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This cove is just E of Fikiada (sometimes it is referred as Apokrisis or Apokriosis) [37° 24.8' N 24° 23.8' E]. It is well protected. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Anchor in 4 m. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.

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  • June, 2003 --Istioploos 11:53, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
Apokrisis or Apokrousis
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Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis

Ayios Ioannis & Ayios Stefanos
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These two bays [37° 24'N 24° 27' E] are on the E coast of the island. They provide good shelter from the meltemi.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

  • September 2000 --Istioploos 11:53, 6 June 2008 (MDT)

Episkopis

Open to the W. Swell enters with the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

Kanala

Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

Ayios Nikolaos

Nice cove. Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

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Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

  • Visit Chora
  • Take a bath in the hot-springs of Loutra
  • Visit the churches, some are quite old

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • Fuel - can be delivered at Loutra and Merikas. Call +30 6945 316808 or +30 22810 31419
  • Water - is available on the quay at Loutra, there is an extra charge for this
  • Electricity - is available on the quay at Loutra, there is an extra charge for this

Laundry

Grocery Stores

Several small stores in Loutra and Merikas.

Eateries

  • Excellent food at the Steki in Chora (tel. +30 22810 31 204). You can call the taxi of Moschoula's (the proprietress) brother Yiannis, at +30 6944 271 609 or +30 22810 31272. He can pick you up from Loutra or where the road ends in Apokrousis where you could go with the dinghy from Fikiadha
  • In Loutra there is very good local meat dishes at the Koutsikos, on the road to Chora
  • In Loutra there is good sea food at the Araxovoli at the harbor

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

There are ferries, several per day, to Lavrio and in the summer hydrofoils from Zea.

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

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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