Niseros and Yiali

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[http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Pali Pali] (Πάλοι) in the only anchorage on the island suitable for yachts. In recent years it has been excavated and now there are adequate depths for yachts. Despite the prevailing high gusts, the harbor, once inside, is safe.
[http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Pali Pali] (Πάλοι) in the only anchorage on the island suitable for yachts. In recent years it has been excavated and now there are adequate depths for yachts. Despite the prevailing high gusts, the harbor, once inside, is safe.
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Moor stern-to on the N quay.  Following works in the summer of 2008, the entrance to the harbour is now from the SE. This should have the effect of reducing the swell experienced in strong northerlies.
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The harbor has been substantially expanded in 2008, its break water extended, and its entrance  was changed from facing north to facing east. It now a comfortable and attractive marina. Gone is the uncomfortable swell of years past.
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Moor stern-to on the N quay or to the S. There is water and electricity available but there still no laid moorings you have to anchor. There is an attendant, during the day, who will help you with your lines. There is no charge save a 5 € fee for water and a 5 € fee for electricity.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> With the ''meltemi'' there is a very strong and uncomfortable constant swell into the harbor. Allow plenty of distance from the quay.
 
There are a couple of restaurants and a motorbike rental store.
There are a couple of restaurants and a motorbike rental store.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* August 2002 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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* September 2008 --[[User:obarut|obarut]]
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* September 2008 (member "obarut") - Entrance to Pali Harbour was changed. Approach should be done from east.
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* August 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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|[[Image:Greece_Nisyros_Paloi_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Palii - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.62&lon=27.171667&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|[[Image:Greece_Nisyros_Paloi_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Palii (Not up to date) - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.62&lon=27.171667&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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<center><gallery  widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="2">
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Image:Greece_Niseros_Pali1.jpg|The Harbor of Pali (2009)<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Niseros_Pali2.jpg|The Marina<br/>''Click for larger view''
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====Mandraki====
====Mandraki====
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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|[[Image:Greece_Nisyros_Mandraki_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Mandraki - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.615&lon=27.14&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
|[[Image:Greece_Nisyros_Mandraki_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Mandraki - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.615&lon=27.14&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Greece_Niseros_Mandr1.jpg|300px|thumb|center|The harbor of Mandraki<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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====SW Cove in Yiali====
====SW Cove in Yiali====
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[[Image:Greece_Nisyros_SE_Yiali_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of SE Cove in Yiali<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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GPS: {{Coord|36|38.6|N|27|06.9|E|}} <br/>
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|36|38.5|N|27|07|E|}} <br/>
This is very attractive, isolated, with crystal clear waters, and is also well protected from the meltemi. Sometimes fishermen anchor here and you may get some fresh fish. Anchor on sand in 4.5 m, very good holding.
This is very attractive, isolated, with crystal clear waters, and is also well protected from the meltemi. Sometimes fishermen anchor here and you may get some fresh fish. Anchor on sand in 4.5 m, very good holding.
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
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* July 2005 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 19:55, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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|[[Image:Greece_Nisyros_SE_Yiali_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of SE Cove in Yiali<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Greece_Niseros_Yiali.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Yiali from the Castle of Niseros<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
===Routes/Passages To/From===
===Routes/Passages To/From===
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
===Tourism & things to do ashore===
====Caldera====
====Caldera====
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[[Image:Niseros3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Caldera in Niseros<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
The most interesting site to see on the island is the caldera. It is located about 30 km from [[#Pali|Pali]]. The caldera is about 4 km in diameters and there are paths leading to several craters. They are spectacular!
The most interesting site to see on the island is the caldera. It is located about 30 km from [[#Pali|Pali]]. The caldera is about 4 km in diameters and there are paths leading to several craters. They are spectacular!
Wear good shoes because the ground is rough and hot.
Wear good shoes because the ground is rough and hot.
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<center><gallery  widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="3">
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Image:Greece_Nisyros_Volc1.jpg|The large crater<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Nisyros_Volc2.jpg|From inside the caldera<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Nisyros_Volc3.jpg|Another view<br/>''Click for larger view''
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====Emborio====
====Emborio====
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[http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Emborios Emborio] (Εμποριό) is a small village on road of the main road leading to the caldera. Here is a small restaurant which not only serves excellent food but its balcony affords the most breathtaking view of the caldera. There is a placard informing us that this was the exact spot where during World War II the Germans killed a local Greek officer and member of the resistance.
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|valign="top"|[http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Emborios Emborio] (Εμποριό) is a small village on road of the main road leading to the caldera. Here is a small restaurant, the ''Balcony'', which not only serves excellent food but its balcony affords the most breathtaking view of the caldera. There is a placard informing us that this was the exact spot where during World War II the Germans killed a local Greek officer and member of the resistance.
====The Town of Mandraki====
====The Town of Mandraki====
Mandraki is an attractive town with a very well preserved [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=6373 Venetian Castle]. Well worth a visit.
Mandraki is an attractive town with a very well preserved [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=6373 Venetian Castle]. Well worth a visit.
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|[[Image:Greece_Niseros_Embr.jpg|300px|thumb|right|View of the Caldera from the ''Balcony''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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<center><gallery  caption="The Houses of Mandraki" widths="180px" heights="200px" perrow="2">
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Image:Greece_Niseros_Mandr2.jpg|''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Niseros_Mandr3.jpg|Street<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Niseros_Mandr4.jpg|House Interior<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Niseros_Mandr5.jpg|''Click for larger view''
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</gallery></center>
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====The Castle====
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Over Mandraki is a substantial 4th century BC castle. The castle is in excellent condition with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclopean_masonry Cyclopean masonry] and many towers. It is definitely worth a visit.
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<center><gallery  caption="The Castle" widths="200px" heights="180px" perrow="2>
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Image:Greece_Niseros_Castle1.jpg|''Click for larger view''
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Image:Greece_Niseros_Castle2.jpg|''Click for larger view''
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</gallery></center>
===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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* Fuel - N/A
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* Fuel - There is station about 2 km from [[#Pali|Pali]], you will have to use jerry cans
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* Water - Water is available for 6 € (2002) on the quay at [[#Pali|Pali]]. You need to find the water attendant.
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* Water - Water is available for 5 € (2009) on the quay at [[#Pali|Pali]]. Call attendant, phone number on the posts.
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* Electricity - N/A
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* Electricity - Electricity is available for 5 € (2009) on the quay at [[#Pali|Pali]]. Call attendant, phone number on the posts.
===Laundry===
===Laundry===
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===Eateries===
===Eateries===
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* Very good food at [[#Emborio|Emborio]]
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* Very good food at [[#Emborio|Emborio]] at the ''Balcony'' restaurant, fantastic view.
* The food in [[#Pali|Pali]] is indifferent
* The food in [[#Pali|Pali]] is indifferent
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* Many restaurants in [[#The Town of Mandraki|The Town of Mandraki]]
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===

Revision as of 14:58, 15 August 2009

Contents

Niseros and Yiali

Small info.png Niseros: 36°36.9′N, 27°08.4′E
Chartlet: Chartlet
Gallery: Photos
Yiali: 36°39.87′N, 27°07.72′E
Chartlet: Chartlet
Gallery: Photos






Satellite view of Niseros & Yiali
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Background

Niseros (Νίσυρος) or Nisyros, or Nisiros is an almost square shaped island with an active volcano whose caldera is about 4 km in diameter. The island has an an area of 41.6 km2 and a diameter of 8 km.

Legend has it that Niseros was a large bowlder which during the battle of the Titans, Poseidon removed from Kos and hurled at the Titan Polyvotes whom he crushed.

Niseros is remote enough that several traditional customs still prevail. If one is lucky, one can still come across musician playing traditional music.

Yiali (Γυαλί) is a small island is located 3 nmi NW of Niseros.

Charts

BA
3923 Niseros and Adjacent Islands
Imray-Tetra
G35 Dodecanese and the Coast of Turkey
NIMA
54407 Nisos Kalymnos to Kadriga Burnu
54408 NIsos Kos To Nisos Tilos
Greek
42 Andros to Chalki Island
452 Rhodos to Castelorizo

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2420 31 222 (Mandraki)
  • Olympia Radio - VHF no signal

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Niseros are straightforward except that the entrance to both its harbors are exposed to the meltemi.

Caution: While approaching the small island of Yiali be aware that about 0.5 nM SW of the island there is an underwater reef.

Ports and Popular Stops

There are only two anchorages in Niseros: Pali and the commercial Mandraki.

Pali

GPS: 36°37.2′N, 27°10.3′E

Pali (Πάλοι) in the only anchorage on the island suitable for yachts. In recent years it has been excavated and now there are adequate depths for yachts. Despite the prevailing high gusts, the harbor, once inside, is safe.

The harbor has been substantially expanded in 2008, its break water extended, and its entrance was changed from facing north to facing east. It now a comfortable and attractive marina. Gone is the uncomfortable swell of years past.

Moor stern-to on the N quay or to the S. There is water and electricity available but there still no laid moorings you have to anchor. There is an attendant, during the day, who will help you with your lines. There is no charge save a 5 € fee for water and a 5 € fee for electricity.


There are a couple of restaurants and a motorbike rental store.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:


Chart of Palii (Not up to date) - Chartlet
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The Harbor of Pali (2009)
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The Marina
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Mandraki

GPS: 36°36.9′N, 27°08.4′E

Mandraki (Μανδράκι) is the commercial harbor of Niseros. It is a very small harbor dominated by day-trip boats from Kos. When the ferry boat from Kos arrives the day-trip boats exit the harbor because there is not enough room!

Yachts are discouraged in Mandraki. Go to Pali.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

Chart of Mandraki - Chartlet
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The harbor of Mandraki
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Anchorages

Quarry Area in Yiali

GPS: 36°39.87′N, 27°07.72′E

The water here while it provides good protection from the meltemi, is polluted from the quarries.                                  

Anchor at 5-6 m depth. The bottom is sand and provides good holding.

Warning: Stay away from the Quarry loading area.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

Chart of Yiali Quarry Area - Chartlet
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SW Cove in Yiali

GPS: 36°38.5′N, 27°07′E

This is very attractive, isolated, with crystal clear waters, and is also well protected from the meltemi. Sometimes fishermen anchor here and you may get some fresh fish. Anchor on sand in 4.5 m, very good holding.

Caution: There many rocks in the area, navigate carefully.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:

Chart of SE Cove in Yiali
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Yiali from the Castle of Niseros
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Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Caldera

The most interesting site to see on the island is the caldera. It is located about 30 km from Pali. The caldera is about 4 km in diameters and there are paths leading to several craters. They are spectacular!

Wear good shoes because the ground is rough and hot.

The large crater
Click for larger view

From inside the caldera
Click for larger view

Another view
Click for larger view

Emborio

Emborio (Εμποριό) is a small village on road of the main road leading to the caldera. Here is a small restaurant, the Balcony, which not only serves excellent food but its balcony affords the most breathtaking view of the caldera. There is a placard informing us that this was the exact spot where during World War II the Germans killed a local Greek officer and member of the resistance.

The Town of Mandraki

Mandraki is an attractive town with a very well preserved Venetian Castle. Well worth a visit.

View of the Caldera from the Balcony
Click for larger view

The Houses of Mandraki

Click for larger view

Street
Click for larger view

House Interior
Click for larger view

Click for larger view

The Castle

Over Mandraki is a substantial 4th century BC castle. The castle is in excellent condition with Cyclopean masonry and many towers. It is definitely worth a visit.

The Castle

Click for larger view

Click for larger view

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • Fuel - There is station about 2 km from Pali, you will have to use jerry cans
  • Water - Water is available for 5 € (2009) on the quay at Pali. Call attendant, phone number on the posts.
  • Electricity - Electricity is available for 5 € (2009) on the quay at Pali. Call attendant, phone number on the posts.

Laundry

Grocery Stores

Eateries

Motorbike & Car Rentals

At either Pali and Mandraki.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

Ferries to Kos.

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

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.


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