Levitha and Kinaros

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Levitha and Kinaros

GPS: 37°0.14′N, 26°28.06′E (Levitha)
GPS: 36°58.4′N, 26°17.4′E (Kinaros)

Satellite View of Levitha - Chartlet
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Background

Levitha (Λέβιθα) or Levithia (Λεβίθια) is a small low lying island with 4 (yes, four) inhabitants. Its nearest neighbor is Kinaros. During the summer months both islands are frequented by fishing boats and sailing yachts that take advantage of their protected coves. It is a very attractive and out of the way place.

The inhabitants are all members of the Kamposos family (Demetris, Irene and their sons Tasos and Manolis). They live on a neat hamlet and raise animals. In the summer they also ran a small but very attractive and spotless restaurant for the visiting yachts. They grill to perfection fresh fish and meat.

The island has many goat paths and one can take very pleasant long walks. On top of the island there is an abandoned World War II Italian outpost.

For Kinaros see below.

Charts

• BA 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa
• Imray-Tetra G34 Southern Cyclades (East)
• Greek 423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

• Olympia Radio - VHF No signal
• GSM/GPRS - No signal

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to either Levitha or Kinaros are straightforward but there can be very strong gusts.

Anchorages

There are 4 coves on the S side of the island. All are protected from the meltemi.

East Cove

GPS: 37°0.14′N, 26°28.06′E This is the cove recommended by the pilot books. It has a small pier which is used by the fishermen. With strong westerly winds there is enough fetch across the bay to make it uncomfortable. The bottom is littered with debris that can foul the anchor. Be prepared for dragging. In 1999 Mr. Kamposos installed several permanent moorings which make life much easier. He does however charge a fee (€ 7 in 2008). The East cove at Levitha Click for larger view

Chart of the E Cove

North Cove

GPS: 37°0.17′N, 26°27.78′E This small cove is just about 1/2 nM W of the East Cove and is very well sheltered form the westerlies but it is open to the S wind. Drop the anchor as close as possible to the NE corner and back to the S. Then take a long line (about 80 m) from the bow to the W shore. I weathered in 1998 a force 8 gale in this cove. --Istioploos 18:32, 3 November 2008 (UTC) There is a path at the NE of the cove that leads to the hamlet and to the East Cove. The North cove at Levitha Click for larger view

Chart of the N Cove Click for larger view

West Cove

GPS: 36°59.88′N, 26°27.14′E This is also a very attractive cove. Very clean but more subject to WNW gusts than the North Cove. It should be better protected from the S. wind.

Chart of the West Cove Click for larger view

Vathi

GPS: 36°59.97′N, 26°26.22′E According to Heikell, this cove is protected from the meltemi. But it does not look after all to be a very good anchorage because of its great depths.

Vathi Click for larger view

Offshore Islands

Kinaros

GPS: 36°58.4′N, 26°17.4′E There is only one cove in the small island of Kínaros (Κύναρος). It looks like a very good place and well sheltered from the northerly meltemi. There is only a single house here. The cove is narrow and one has to anchor in about 5 m depth and maybe take two lines ashore to keep the boat from drifting to the rocks.

Satellite view of Kinaros - Chartlet Click for larger view

Tourism & things to do ashore

The Kambosos Hamlet in Levitha
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The Kambosos family hamlet is neat and worth seeing, other than that there is not much to do in Levitha other then some walks. There are some ruins on the S side of the island that could be Hellenistic.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

There is a small restaurant at the hamlet which only operates in the summer, however the food here, although simple, is outstanding. Mrs. Irene, her husband Dimitris, and her sons Tassos, and Manolis are very hospitable. They can be contacted at +30 22470 23304 and VHF channel 09.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

N/A.

Transportation

N/A.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

Links to relevant websites.

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:

• September 2008 --Istioploos 18:32, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

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