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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
| + | [[Image:Rhodes_twn1.jpg|thumb|200px |left|The town of Rhodes<br>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| + | [[Image:Rhodes3.jpg|thumb|150px |right|The Walls of the Old Town<br>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
The [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=7029 town of Rhodes] (population about 60,000) is the largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese]. It is booming town with stores that cater to almost every taste. | The [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=7029 town of Rhodes] (population about 60,000) is the largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese]. It is booming town with stores that cater to almost every taste. | ||
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===Grocery Stores=== | ===Grocery Stores=== | ||
| - | + | The are many large supermarkets within walking distance from Mandraki where you can find almost everything. | |
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
| - | * | + | * Good food (''mezedes'') at ''Palia Istoria'' near the stadium. |
| - | * | + | * Good Greek food at ''Ellinikon''. |
| + | * Good Greek food at ''Christos'' (out of town). | ||
| + | * It is worth to try ''Meraklis'' in the Old Town specializing in ''patsás'' (tripe) soup. | ||
===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
| - | + | Can be hired in Rhodes. | |
===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ||
| - | + | Several near Mandraki. | |
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===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
| - | + | Possible, ask at Mandraki. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
| - | + | * For within Greece see [[Rhodes]]. | |
| - | * | + | * In the summer there are daily ferries to Marmaris, Turkey. |
===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
| - | + | See [[Greece]]. | |
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
Revision as of 02:50, 14 April 2008
Mandraki (Port of Entry)
Background
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Mandraki (Μανδράκι) [36° 27' N 028° 14' E] is the only yacht harbor in Rhodes. The large commercial harbor just SE of Mandraki is closed to yachts. Mandraki is a good all year round shelter but it is also very crowded, year round and it is dominated by several charter and day-trip companies that operate from here. If you do find a spot (sometimes you may have to tie on the second tier) beware of fouled anchors.
Some yachts anchor outside on the E of the quay and take a long line to the rocks. That arrangement although safe can be quite uncomfortable from the wakes of the never stopping ferries. I prefer to go to Lindos and visit the city of Rhodes by ground transportation.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
The approach to Mandraki is straightforward but be aware of the following:
Dangers: To the N of the harbor entrance there are shallow waters and reefs. Stay clear.
When a south wind blows there an appreciable and possibly dangerous swell at the harbor entrance.
Check-in facilities
Mandraki is a port of entry into Greece. The Limenarchio (Coast Guard) expects to be informed if you are entering Greece incoming from Turkey in VHF channel 12 or tel. +30 2410 27 365.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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The town of Rhodes (population about 60,000) is the largest in the Dodecanese. It is booming town with stores that cater to almost every taste.
Within the town is the Old Medieval Town of the Knights of St. John. Within the Old Town it is worth visiting the Palace of the Grand Masters (Tues-Fri 8:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 8:00-15:00, Mon 12:30-19:00) and the various "inns". Just south of the medieval area is the former Turkish bazaar with several interesting mosques.
Also within the Old Town are several museums. The Archaeological Museum (TTues-Fri 8:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 8:00-15:00, Mon 12:30-19:00) houses the 3rd century statue of the Marine Venus (found in the sea) which gave the name to the well known autobiographical book of Lawrence Durrell, the pretty 90 BC statue of the kneeling Aphrodite of Rhodes, many vases, Mycenaean jewelry, and mosaics. The Byzantine Museum (Tues-Sun 8:30-15:00) has some frescoes and many icons. Finally the Museum of Decorative Arts (Tues-Sun 8:30-15:00) exhibits handicrafts and costumes from all of the Dodecanese.
Also worth visiting are the Municipal Art Gallery of Rhodes which houses works by some of the best known modern Greek artists such as: Maleas, Parthenis, Kontoglou, Theophilos, Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas, Vassiliou, Spyropoulos, Gaitis, Fassianos, Kessanlis, Botsoglou, Moralis, and Tsarouchis.
In the New Town there is also the Rhodes Aquarium (9:00-12:00), the only aquarium in Greece, with sea turtles and many local fishes.
West of the town and on its highest spot is the Ancient Acropolis of Rhodes and the Stadium.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel on the town quay, if you can find room, otherwise jerry cans.
- Water on the quay.
- Maybe now they have electricity, few year ago they did not.
Laundry
Grocery Stores
The are many large supermarkets within walking distance from Mandraki where you can find almost everything.
Eateries
- Good food (mezedes) at Palia Istoria near the stadium.
- Good Greek food at Ellinikon.
- Good Greek food at Christos (out of town).
- It is worth to try Meraklis in the Old Town specializing in patsás (tripe) soup.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Can be hired in Rhodes.
Marine Stores & Facilities
Several near Mandraki.
Repairs
Possible, ask at Mandraki.
Transportation
- For within Greece see Rhodes.
- In the summer there are daily ferries to Marmaris, Turkey.
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?
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