Niseros and Yiali

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	==Niseros and Yiali==		==Niseros and Yiali==
-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	[[Image:Nisyros_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Niseros & Yiali<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
	===Background===		===Background===
-	Historic details, etc.	+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nisyros 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 km<sup>2</sup> and a diameter of 8 km.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	Legend has it that Niseros was a large bowlder which during the battle of the [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Titanomachy.html Titans], [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Poseidon.html Poseidon] removed from [[Kos]] and hurled at the Titan Polyvotes whom he crushed.
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		+	Niseros is remote enough that several [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/tradition.html traditional customs] still prevail. If one is lucky, one can still come across musician playing traditional music.
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		+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyali Yiali] (Γυαλί) is a small island is located 3 nmi NW of Niseros.
	===Charts===		===Charts===
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	* BA 3923 Niseros and Adjacent Islands
		+	*
		+	* Imray-Tetra G35 Dodecanese and the Coast of Turkey
		+	*
		+	* NIMA 54407 Nisos Kalymnos to Kadriga Burnu
		+	* NIMA 54408 NIsos Kos To Nisos Tilos
		+	*
		+	* Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
		+	* Greek 452 Rhodos to Castelorizo
	===Radio Nets===		===Radio Nets===
	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''		''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
-		+	* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2420 31 222 (Mandraki)
-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+	* Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
	===Approach and Navigation===		===Approach and Navigation===
-	Details?	+	Approaches to Niseros are straightforward except that the entrance to both its harbors are exposed to the ''meltemi''.
-	===Check-in facilities===	+	<font color="red">Caution:</font> While approaching the small island of Yiali be aware that about 0.5 nM SW of the island there is an underwater reef.
-	''See Ports''	+
	===Ports and Popular Stops===		===Ports and Popular Stops===
-	*	+	There are only two anchorages in Niseros: Pali and the commercial Mandraki.
-	*	+
		+	====Pali====
		+	{|
		+	|valign="top"|[http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Pali Pali] (Πάλοι) [36°37.2' N 27°10.3' E) 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.
		+
		+	<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.
		+
		+	=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
		+	''Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated'':
		+	* August 2002 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
	*		*
-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+	|[[Image:Nisyros_Paloi_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Palii<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
-	Submit Marina details.	+	|}
-	*	+
-	*	+	====Mandraki====
		+	{|
		+	|valign="top"|[http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Mandraki Mandraki] (Μανδράκι) [36°40' N 27°08.5' E] 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'':
		+	* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
	*		*
		+
		+	|[[Image:Nisyros_Mandraki_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Mandraki<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	|}
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	====Quarry Area in Yiali====
-	*	+	{|
-	*	+	|valign="top"|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.
		+
		+	<font color="red">Warning:</font> 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'':
		+	* July 1985 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)
		+	*
		+
		+	|[[Image:Nisyros_Quarry_Yiali_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Yiali Quarry Area<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
		+	|}
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		+	====SW Cove in Yiali====
	===Routes/Passages To/From===		===Routes/Passages To/From===
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	===References & Publications===		===References & Publications===
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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	===Cruiser's Friends===		===Cruiser's Friends===
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	===External Links===		===External Links===
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nisyros Niseros] (Wikipedia)
-	*	+	* [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/tradition.html Nisyros Customs]
-	*	+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyali Yiali] (Wikipedia)
-	*	+	*
	===Personal Notes===		===Personal Notes===
	Personal experiences?		Personal experiences?
		+
		+	===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
		+	See individual ports in this page.

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Revision as of 22:28, 12 July 2008

Contents 1 Niseros and Yiali 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Ports and Popular Stops 1.5.1 Pali 1.5.1.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 1.5.2 Mandraki 1.5.2.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 1.6 Anchorages 1.6.1 Quarry Area in Yiali 1.6.1.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 1.6.2 SW Cove in Yiali 1.7 Routes/Passages To/From 1.8 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.9 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.10 Laundry 1.11 Grocery Stores 1.12 Eateries 1.13 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.14 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.15 Repairs 1.16 Transportation 1.17 References & Publications 1.18 Cruiser's Friends 1.19 Forum Discussions 1.20 External Links 1.21 Personal Notes 1.22 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Niseros and Yiali

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
• NIMA 54408 NIsos Kos To Nisos Tilos
• Greek 42 Andros to Chalki Island
• Greek 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

Pali (Πάλοι) [36°37.2' N 27°10.3' E) 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. Moor stern-to on the N quay. Warning: 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. Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated: August 2002 --Istioploos 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)

File:Nisyros Paloi h.jpg Chart of Palii Click for larger view

Mandraki

Mandraki (Μανδράκι) [36°40' N 27°08.5' E] 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: July 1985 --Istioploos 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)

File:Nisyros Mandraki h.jpg Chart of Mandraki Click for larger view

Anchorages

Quarry Area in Yiali

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: July 1985 --Istioploos 16:28, 12 July 2008 (MDT)

File:Nisyros Quarry Yiali h.jpg Chart of Yiali Quarry Area Click for larger view

SW Cove in Yiali

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Laundry

Grocery Stores

Eateries

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

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

• Niseros (Wikipedia)
• Nisyros Customs
• Yiali (Wikipedia)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.

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