Levitha and Kinaros
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Levitha and Kinaros
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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
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- 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
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Approaches to either Levitha or Kinaros are straightforward but there can be very strong gusts.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
None.
Anchorages
There are 4 coves on the S side of the island. All are protected from the meltemi.
East Cove
| 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 2009).  Click for larger view |  Chart of the E Cove |
North Cove
| 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 There is a path at the NE of the cove that leads to the hamlet and to the East Cove.  Click for larger view |  Click for larger view |
West Cove
| 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. |  Click for larger view |
Vathi
| 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.
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Offshore Islands
Kinaros
| 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. |
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Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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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.
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
N/A.
No mobile phone signal either.
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
N/A.
Transportation
N/A.
Routes/Passages To/From
- Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi
- Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris
- Cruising the Dodechanese 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
Links to relevant websites.
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:
- June 2010 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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