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==Meganisi==
==Meganisi==
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[[Image:Greece_Lefkas_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Meganisi from Space<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| {{Coord|38|39.73|N|20|45.67|E|}}
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| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=38.643691&ln=20.755234&z=5&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery]
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.63567287672707&lon=20.76721980814562&scale=200000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
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===Background===
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meganisi Meganisi] (Μεγανήσι) is an island southeast of [[Lefkas]]. There are about 2000 inhabitants on the island most of them in the village Spartachori.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meganisi Meganisi] (Μεγανήσι) is an island southeast of [[Lefkas]]. There are about 2000 inhabitants on the island most of them in the village Spartachori.
There are many nice coves in Meganisi.
There are many nice coves in Meganisi.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
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[[Image:Greece_Lefkas_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Meganisi from Space<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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* BA 203 Zakinthos to Paxoi
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* Imray-Tetra G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
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* NIMA 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
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* Greek 2 Ionio Pelagos
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* Greek 21 Ionio Sea - Northern Part Othonoi I. to Zakynthos I.
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===Radio Nets===
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; BA
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: 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
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: 203 Zakinthos to Paxoi
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
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; NIMA
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: 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
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; Greek
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: 2 Ionio Pelagos
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: 21 Ionio Sea - Northern Part Othonoi I. to Zakynthos I.
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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Submit details of local radio Nets.
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
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==Weather==
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* ''See  [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#Weather_and_Winds|Ionian Sea Weather]]''
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* ''Also see  [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#Currents_&_Tides|Ionian Sea Currents & Tides]]''
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigation==
There are no dangers approaching Meganisisi.
There are no dangers approaching Meganisisi.
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Check-in facilities==
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None.
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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===Ports===
====Port Spilia====
====Port Spilia====
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[[Image:Greece_Meganisis_Spartakhori.png|frame|right|Plan of Port Spilia<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|38|39.73|N|20|45.67|E|}}<br/>
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|valign="top"|[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|39.73|N|20|45.67|E|}}<br/>
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[[Image:Port Spilia.jpeg|left|thumb|350px|Port Spilia, Meganisi]]
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Port Spilia is an anchorage underneath the picturesque village of Spartachori.  The busy taverna under the village has its own quay with laid moorings.
Port Spilia is an anchorage underneath the picturesque village of Spartachori.  The busy taverna under the village has its own quay with laid moorings.
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[[Image:Port Spilia.jpeg|center|thumb|350px|Port Spilia, Meganisi]]
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|[[Image:Greece_Meganisis_Spartakhori.png|frame|right|Plan of Port Spilia<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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====Port Vathi====
====Port Vathi====
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GPS: {{Coord|38|39.87|N|20|46.95|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|39.87|N|20|46.95|E|}}<br/>
Port Vathi is E of Port Spilia and it is where the ferry from Nidri, [[Lefkas]] islands.
Port Vathi is E of Port Spilia and it is where the ferry from Nidri, [[Lefkas]] islands.
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
====Port Atheni====
====Port Atheni====
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GPS: {{Coord|38|39.82|N|20|47.94|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|39.82|N|20|47.94|E|}}<br/>
Port Atheni is a nice cove east of [[#Port_Vathi|Port Vathi]]. Anchor on the west side of the cove.
Port Atheni is a nice cove east of [[#Port_Vathi|Port Vathi]]. Anchor on the west side of the cove.
====Abelike Bay====
====Abelike Bay====
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|39.96|N|20|47.4|E|}}<br/>
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|valign="top"|[[Image:Greece_Meganisi_Abelike.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Abelike Bay<br/>''Click for larger view'']][[Image:Athene.jpeg|right|thumb|300px|Anchored in Abelike]]
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|38|39.96|N|20|47.4|E|}}<br/>
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Abelike Bay is a most beautiful and secluded anchorage on the NE of the island (east of [[#Port_Vathi|Port Vathi]] & west of [[#Port_Atheni|Port Atheni]]).<br/>Anchor near the head of the bay and take a line ashore.
Abelike Bay is a most beautiful and secluded anchorage on the NE of the island (east of [[#Port_Vathi|Port Vathi]] & west of [[#Port_Atheni|Port Atheni]]).<br/>Anchor near the head of the bay and take a line ashore.
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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<center><gallery widths="200px" heights="140px" perrow="2">
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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Image:Greece_Meganisi_Abelike.jpg|Abelike Bay
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Image:Athene.jpeg|Anchored in Abelike<br/>''Click for larger view''
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</gallery></center>
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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A walk to Spathochori is very pleasant and fun.
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None.  
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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N/A.
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====Marine Stores====
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None.
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====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====
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None.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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==Offshore Islands==
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* [[Lefkas]]
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* [[Ithaca]]
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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A walk to Spathochori is very pleasant and fun.
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===Laundry===
 
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N/A.
 
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Internet/WiFi===
===Internet/WiFi===
Available?
Available?
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===Laundry===
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N/A (Not Available)
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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N/A.
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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===Repairs===
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
Ferries from [[#Port_Vathi|Port Vathi]] to Nidri in [[Lefkas]].
Ferries from [[#Port_Vathi|Port Vathi]] to Nidri in [[Lefkas]].
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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* [[Cruising the Greek Ionian Sea]]
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===References & Publications===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meganisi Meganisi] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meganisi Meganisi] (Wikipedia)
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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''See [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#References_&_Publications|Ionian Sea]]''.
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* July 1988 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 07:57, 18 July 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1988 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* June 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 17:42, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
* June 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 17:42, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 21:06, 6 February 2010

Contents

Meganisi

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
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 38°39.73′N, 20°45.67′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet

Meganisi (Μεγανήσι) is an island southeast of Lefkas. There are about 2000 inhabitants on the island most of them in the village Spartachori.

There are many nice coves in Meganisi.

Charts

Meganisi from Space
Click for larger view
BA
189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
203 Zakinthos to Paxoi
Imray-Tetra
G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
NIMA
54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
Greek
2 Ionio Pelagos
21 Ionio Sea - Northern Part Othonoi I. to Zakynthos I.

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12

Weather

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers approaching Meganisisi.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Port Spilia

World icon.png 38°39.73′N, 20°45.67′E

Port Spilia is an anchorage underneath the picturesque village of Spartachori. The busy taverna under the village has its own quay with laid moorings.

Port Spilia, Meganisi
Plan of Port Spilia
Click for larger view

Port Vathi

World icon.png 38°39.87′N, 20°46.95′E
Port Vathi is E of Port Spilia and it is where the ferry from Nidri, Lefkas islands.

There is a new wall that extends from the Western shore, to make a large new harbour. Signs of major new investment in shore power and water boxes on the quay (not yet working in September 2009). Several restaurants and minimarkets.

To the east of Port Vathi there are many nice anchorages.

Anchorages

Port Atheni

World icon.png 38°39.82′N, 20°47.94′E
Port Atheni is a nice cove east of Port Vathi. Anchor on the west side of the cove.

Abelike Bay

World icon.png 38°39.96′N, 20°47.4′E
Abelike Bay is a most beautiful and secluded anchorage on the NE of the island (east of Port Vathi & west of Port Atheni).
Anchor near the head of the bay and take a line ashore.

Abelike Bay

Anchored in Abelike
Click for larger view

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

A walk to Spathochori is very pleasant and fun.


Grocery & Supply Stores

Limited provisions in Spathochori (Port Spilia).

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

N/A (Not Available)

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Ferries from Port Vathi to Nidri in Lefkas.

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

References & Publications

See Ionian Sea.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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