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There is a new and well displayed [http://www.greeka.com/dodecanese/nisyros/nisyros-museums/volcanological-museum.htm volcanological museum], well worth a visits.
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=====The Town of Mandraki=====
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Niseros and Yiali

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36°37.2′N, 27°10.3′E
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Greece Nisyros S.jpgSatellite view of Niseros & Yiali - Click for larger view

Niseros (Νίσυρος) or Nisyros, or Nisiros is an almost square shaped island with an active volcano whose caldera is about 4 km in diameter and is a "must visit"site. The island has an area of 41.6 km2 and a diameter of 8 km. Legend has it that Niseros was a large boulder 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 musicians playing traditional music.

Most yachts head for the harbour of Pali roughly in the centre of the north coast. The ferry harbour of Mandraki further west is not really suitable for yachts.

Yiali (Γυαλί) is a small island is located 3 nmi NW of Niseros. The island is an active quarry but has a sheltered anchorage on the south side.

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

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

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Pali should be from the north, avoiding the extensive shoals in the bay immediately east of the harbour. You are turning beam on to the prevailing wind and swell to enter and care is needed if a strong meltemi is blowing. The orientation of the harbour entrance was changed in 2007 from north to east, which improved the shelter inside dramatically. However, the new entrance currently has depths of only 3.0 – 3.5 metres, so entry could be tricky with any easterly swell running. In July 2010 a dredger was moored in the entrance, so the depths here may improve shortly.

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

Check-in facilities

In Pali, the port police on arrival (the building with the Greek flag at the SE corner of the harbour).

Berthing Options

Ports

Harbour plan Pali
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There are only two ports in Niseros: Pali and the commercial Mandraki, which is unsuitable for yachts.

Pali

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Pali (Πάλοι) is the only harbour on the island suitable for yachts. Since the re-orientation of the harbour entrance in 2007, shelter here has improved significantly, the meltemi no longer sending in the uncomfortable swell of years past. The southern side of the harbour has been dredged and yachts can now moor either on the northern breakwater (about 10 spaces), or on the southern quay at the village (about 35 spaces); mooring is med moor w/anchor. All moorings have electricity and water.

Depths on the northern quay are about 2.75 metres. On the southern quay depths vary from 2.2 - 2.5 metres on the western arm (just east of the small motor boats) to 3.0 - 3.5 metres on the eastern arm (beyond the ‘elbow’ of the quay). Fishing boats moor alongside the eastern breakwater. There are water and electricity points on both the northern and southern quays (a charge of Euros 5 per day is made for each). Typical mooring charge for a 13 metre yacht is € 8 per night (June 2011) but there was no attendant in evidence (June 2011).

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Mandraki

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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.

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Marinas

None.

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands

Yiali

Yiali from the Castle of Niseros
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Yiali (Γυαλί) is a small island is located 3 nmi NW of Niseros. It is heavily quarried for pumice. There are two anchorages on the island.

Anchorages in Yiali

Quarry Area

Chart of Yiali Quarry Area - Chartlet
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The water here while it provides good protection from the meltemi, is polluted from the quarries. Anchor in 5.0-6.0 metre depths. The bottom is sand and provides good holding.

Warning: Stay away from the Quarry loading area.

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SW Cove

Chart of SE Cove in Yiali

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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.

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View from Yiali looking West
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Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

Small Marine Store in Mandraki, Choris Onoma Str.

Eagle's Nest, in Marina Pali. Mike Zahariadis offers Cars (30€/day) & Bikes (10€/day) and maintenance and repair of yacht engines.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

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 € (2010) on the quay at Pali. Call the attendant, phone number on the posts
Electricity
Electricity is available for 5 € (2010) on the quay at Pali. Call attendant, phone number on the posts

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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 diameter and there are paths leading to several craters. They are spectacular! Wear good shoes because the ground is rough and hot.

Emborio
The Village of Emborio
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Emborio (Εμποριό) is a small village on 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.

Nikia

The village of Nikiá (Νικιά) sits on the southern rim of the volcano and also has spectacular views down into the caldera. The village has a lovely main square with dazzlingly white buildings enfolding a black and white pebble mosaic. There are several restaurants offering lunch with a view. There is a steep path from here which winds past the monastery of Ioannis Theologos on the rim and down into the caldera itself.

There is a new and well displayed volcanological museum, well worth a visits.

The Town of Mandraki

Mandraki is an attractive town with a very well preserved Mycenaean fortress on the hill above the town, which is well worth the climb. Also worth a visit is the beautiful small 14th century monastery of the Virgin of the Cave, which was built over a natural cave on a crag at the end of village. The church inside has an impressive collection of icons.

The Castle
The Castle
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Inside the Castle
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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.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • In the town of Mandraki
  • Small minimarket in Pali.

Eateries

  • Very good food at Emborio at the Balcony restaurant, fantastic view.
  • Excellent food (and free wifi) at Aphrodite Taverna in Pali.
  • Kleanthis Taverna on the waterfront in The Town of Mandraki

Internet/WiFi

Free municipal wifi in Pali. Free wifi also at several of the taverns and car rentals.

Laundry

Possible at Aphrodite Taverna, Pali

Motorbike & Car Rentals

At either Pali or Mandraki. Eagle's Nest in Pali, owned by a New York returned native and his American wife, is particuraly friendly to yachtsmen.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the ports.

Transportation

Ferries to Kos.

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 Greece.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

  • The harbour at Pali is vastly improved and is already a popular port of call for yachts cruising the Southern Dodecanese. However, it remains largely unspoilt and has not lost its charm --Athene of Lymington 15:22, 5 July 2010 (UTC)


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See individual ports in this page.


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