Ligia
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| - | * The owner of the Taverna Makis has a boat on the quay and will let you moor alongside if you are eating at his establishment. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | + | * The owner of the Taverna Makis (telephone: +30 694 7327 289) has a boat on the quay and will let you moor alongside if you are eating at his establishment. --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] |
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Revision as of 13:33, 28 June 2013
Ligia, Lefkas
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The small harbour of Ligia lies on the NE coast of the island of Lefkas in the Ionian Sea of Greece, less than a mile SW of the southern entrance to the Lefkas Canal. Essentially a fishing boat harbour, it may be possible for a visiting yacht to lie alongside one of the boats on the breakwater quay, especially if eating at one of the several fish tavernas on the waterfront. Most yachts, however, tend to anchor off in settled weather and use the dinghy to go ashore. Shelter is excellent in the prevailing NW winds but less so in strong winds from other directions. The village has no facilities.
Local Weather
- See Ionian Sea Weather.
- Also see Ionian Sea Currents & Tides.
Charts
- BA
- 203 Nisos Zakinthos to Nisos Paxoi
- Imray-Tetra
- G12 Nísos Levkas to Nísos Zákinthos
- NIMA
- 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
- Greek
- 2 Ionio Pelagos
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the approach to Ligia. The curved breakwater that encloses the harbour on the E side is conspicuous once close in. In the approach from N, it is a simple right turn once you leave the end of the Lefkas Canal. If approaching from S, it should not be confused with the similar harbour of Nikiana two miles to the south.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Lefkas is the nearest port of entry if arriving from N or Sami on Kefalonia or Vathi on Ithaca if arriving from S.
Berthing Options
A yacht is unlikely to find space to anchor moor on the quay in Ligia since it is usually full of fishing boats and if there is space you may be occupying the place where one usually sits. Go alongside the breakwater quay if there is a space, but be prepared to move off if challenged. Better still, make a prior arrangement with one of the local tavernas and the proprietor will most likely arrange for you to lie alongside his own boat (see Personal Experiences below). Depths alongside the breakwater quay are around 4.0 – 4.5 metres. Depths on the quay in front of the tavernas are considerable less and in any case this quay is usually full of local boats. Shelter in the harbour is excellent, although strong easterlies make it uncomfortable.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None
Anchorages
Many yachts visiting Ligia prefer to anchor off NE of the harbour. Depths are 5.0 – 6.0 metres and the holding is good in mud and weed (once through the weed). Shelter is reasonable in the prevailing NW winds, but less good in S and E winds.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- None
- Water
- Water point at the root of the breakwater (too far for most yachts)
- Electricity
- None
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Very little to do other than chill out and eat at one of the waterfront tavernas.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Provisions shops on the main road to Lefkas Town
Eateries
- Numerous tavernas along the waterfront
- Taverna Makis is worth a visit. --Athene of Lymington
Internet/WiFi
From some tavernas (including Taverna Makis)
Laundry
None
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None
Garbage Disposal
Bins behind the waterfront
Transportation
- Local buses to Lefkas Town
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 Ionian Sea.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- The owner of the Taverna Makis (telephone: +30 694 7327 289) has a boat on the quay and will let you moor alongside if you are eating at his establishment. --Athene of Lymington
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2013 --Athene of Lymington
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