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==Patmos==
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[[Image:Patmos6.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The Monastery of St. John<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patmos Patmos] (Πάτμος), in addition to being a delightful island with many coves, is one of the most important places of the Christian religion. In the period between 81 and 96 AD [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Apostle St. John] wrote the Apocalypse in a grotto not far from Skala, the harbor. Legend has it that a rock in the harbor used to be a sorcerer named Kynops who came afoul of St. John. In 1088 the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantines Byzantine] emperor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexios_I_Komnenos Alexios Comnenos] presented the island to St. Ioannis Theologos [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942 monastery] which still dominates the island. The monastery has one of the most important libraries with many manuscripts including the illuminated ''Gospel According to St. Mark'' and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobull chrysobull] signed by Alexios Comnenos granting the island to St. Ioannis Theologos. The people of Patmos are very religious and it seems that at least half of the male population go under the first name of Theologos which means "the theologian."
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The harbor, Skala, is an attractive and bustling with activity town. Many cruise ships visit it every day and disgorge hundred of tourists, who are herded into buses for the Monastery. Most of these cruise ships do not stay very long and at night the town is more manageable. The bathing area adjacent to the old commercial harbor is surprisingly clean.
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The old town of Patmos is built around the Monastery on top of the hill and has many old houses. All together it is a very nice place to visit although in the summer months it is liable to be very hot.
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==Charts==
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</th><td> <a href="http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=37.322666&amp;ln=26.568031&amp;z=5&amp;k=0&amp;a=1&amp;tab=2">Photo gallery</a>
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[[Image:Greece_Patmos_S.jpg|350px|thumb|Satellite view of Patmos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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:2682 Kolpos Patalion to Nisos Nisiros
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</th><td> <a href="http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.3271492472397&amp;lon=26.554793008153485&amp;scale=150000&amp;zoom=50&amp;type=0&amp;icon=0&amp;width=498&amp;height=498&amp;searchscope=dom&amp;CFID=17583484&amp;CFTOKEN=79232580&amp;scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&amp;latlontype=DMS">Local chartlet</a>
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<p><img src="/images/thumb/0/0a/Patmos6.jpg/250px-Patmos6.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Patmos6.jpg" _fck_mw_location="left" _fck_mw_width="250" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_left" />
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</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patmos">Patmos</a> (Πάτμος), in addition to being a delightful island with many coves, is one of the most important places of the Christian religion. In the period between 81 and 96 AD <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Apostle">St. John</a> wrote the Apocalypse in a grotto not far from Skala, the harbor. Legend has it that a rock in the harbor used to be a sorcerer named Kynops who came afoul of St. John. In 1088 the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantines">Byzantine</a> emperor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexios_I_Komnenos">Alexios Comnenos</a> presented the island to St. Ioannis Theologos <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942">monastery</a> which still dominates the island. The monastery has one of the most important libraries with many manuscripts including the illuminated <i>Gospel According to St. Mark</i> and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobull">chrysobull</a> signed by Alexios Comnenos granting the island to St. Ioannis Theologos. The people of Patmos are very religious and it seems that at least half of the male population go under the first name of Theologos which means "the theologian."
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</p><p>The harbor, Skala, is an attractive and bustling with activity town. Many cruise ships visit it every day and disgorge hundred of tourists, who are herded into buses for the Monastery. Most of these cruise ships do not stay very long and at night the town is more manageable. The bathing area adjacent to the old commercial harbor is surprisingly clean.
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</p><p>The old town of Patmos is built around the Monastery on top of the hill and has many old houses. All together it is a very nice place to visit although in the summer months it is liable to be very hot.
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 22470 31 231
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==Approach and Navigation==
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Approaches to Patmos are without problems, although strong gusts will be experienced in the bay leading to the main harbor of Skala during a meltemi.  One needs also to watch for the various rocks (above water) that dot the bay, but these mostly are easy to see, especially during the day.  A dangerous shoal patch, Ifalos Khelia, with only 0.5 metres of water over it, lies about half a mile due south of Nisos Khelia and needs to be given a wide berth, especially if approaching from the south.
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''See [[#Skala|Skala]]''.
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[[Image:Greece_Patmos_skala_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Scala - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.323333&lon=26.548333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|19.4|N|26|32.9|E|}}<br />
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<h2>Weather</h2>
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Skala (Σκάλα) is a fairly safe harbor during the ''meltemi'' season despite the strong gusts and cross-winds. However, it is open to the SE and during the winter months it can become untenable. The yacht berths are towards the head of the inlet, on a half-mile long quay in the SW corner, round from the town beach.  The quay closer to the town is reserved for ferries and tripper boats.  During strong northerly winds the fetch on the quay can become uncomfortable and you are usually anchor mooring with a cross wind. The holding is mostly good in mud, but in a strong meltemi plough-type anchors can drag, so it is important to check your anchor is secure if leaving the boat in these conditions.  There are also several charter fleets operating from Skala, so anchors can and do get tangled.    It used to be possible to anchor at the head of the inlet, but since the construction of the new ‘marina’ (see below) this is not really encouraged as the space to swing is now so limited.
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<p><i>See <a href="Aegean Sea#Weather_and_Winds">Aegean Sea</a></i>.
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In the NW corner of the inlet a new small "marina" has been constructed, consisting of a substantial concrete jetty and quay with space (theoretically) for around 50 boats if only laid moorings were installed.  There are also numerous water and electricity points along both the jetty and quay (but not in service at the time of visit in May 2011. However, the jetty is already almost filled with local boats lying alongside, as there is evidently no management of the "marina" at present.  Currently therefore there is only room for around 2/3 yachts at the very end of the jetty and maybe a further 5/6 anchor moored back to the quay.  It is not known when or if the marina will be brought into proper service.  Moreover, it is a very long way from the town.
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<p>Approaches to Patmos are without problems, although strong gusts will be experienced in the bay leading to the main harbor of Skala during a meltemi.  One needs also to watch for the various rocks (above water) that dot the bay, but these mostly are easy to see, especially during the day.  A dangerous shoal patch, Ifalos Khelia, with only 0.5 metres of water over it, lies about half a mile due south of Nisos Khelia and needs to be given a wide berth, especially if approaching from the south.
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There are many restaurants, coffee shops, and stores in Skala and more up in the Chora above.  
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<p><i>See <a href="#Skala">Skala</a></i>.
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* September 2010 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 09:35, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
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<h4>Skala</h4>
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<center><div style="clear: both;"><gallery caption="Skala" widths="300px" heights="225px" perrow="2">
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<p><img src="/images/thumb/6/6a/Greece_Patmos_skala_m.jpg/300px-Greece_Patmos_skala_m.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos skala m.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="300" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
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Image:PatmosSkala.jpg|The inlet, showing the yacht quay (top left) and the new "marina" (top right)<br />''Click for larger view''
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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|37|19.4|N|26|32.9|E|}}</span><br />
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Image:PatmosMarina.jpg|The jetty of the new "marina", looking south<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Skala (Σκάλα) is a fairly safe harbor during the <i>meltemi</i> season despite the strong gusts and cross-winds. However, it is open to the SE and during the winter months it can become untenable. The yacht berths are towards the head of the inlet, on a half-mile long quay in the SW corner, round from the town beach.  The quay closer to the town is reserved for ferries and tripper boats.  During strong northerly winds the fetch on the quay can become uncomfortable and you are usually anchor mooring with a cross wind. The holding is mostly good in mud, but in a strong meltemi plough-type anchors can drag, so it is important to check your anchor is secure if leaving the boat in these conditions.  There are also several charter fleets operating from Skala, so anchors can and do get tangled.    It used to be possible to anchor at the head of the inlet, but since the construction of the new ‘marina’ (see below) this is not really encouraged as the space to swing is now so limited.
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</p><p>In the NW corner of the inlet a new small "marina" has been constructed, consisting of a substantial concrete jetty and quay with space (theoretically) for around 50 boats if only laid moorings were installed.  There are also numerous water and electricity points along both the jetty and quay (but not in service at the time of visit in May 2011. However, the jetty is already almost filled with local boats lying alongside, as there is evidently no management of the "marina" at present.  Currently therefore there is only room for around 2/3 yachts at the very end of the jetty and maybe a further 5/6 anchor moored back to the quay.  It is not known when or if the marina will be brought into proper service.  Moreover, it is a very long way from the town.
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====Aspri====
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[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Aspri.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Aspri Cove<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|19.6|N|26|33.4|E|}}<br />
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Aspri (Άσπρη) is a small cove just N of [[#Skala|Skala]]. It is reasonably well protected from the ''meltemi'' and it is a convenient anchorage away from the noise of the harbor yet [[#Skala|Skala]] is easy to reach either with the dinghy or on foot, about 20 minutes. There is room only for two yachts. The bottom is mostly weed but there are several good patches of sand where you can drop your anchor in about 5 m depth.
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<ul><li> September 2010 --<a href="User:Atheneoflymington">Athene of Lymington</a> 09:35, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
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<center><div style="clear: both;"><span class="fck_mw_gallery" _fck_mw_customtag="true" _fck_mw_tagname="gallery" caption="Skala" widths="300px" heights="225px" perrow="2">fckLRImage:PatmosSkala.jpg|The inlet, showing the yacht quay (top left) and the new &quot;marina&quot; (top right)&lt;br /&gt;''Click for larger view''fckLRImage:PatmosMarina.jpg|The jetty of the new &quot;marina&quot;, looking south&lt;br/&gt;''Click for larger view''fckLR</span></div></center>
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<p><img src="/images/thumb/3/3c/Greece_Patmos_Aspri.jpg/250px-Greece_Patmos_Aspri.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos Aspri.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="250" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
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Aspri (Άσπρη) is a small cove just N of <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>. It is reasonably well protected from the <i>meltemi</i> and it is a convenient anchorage away from the noise of the harbor yet <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> is easy to reach either with the dinghy or on foot, about 20 minutes. There is room only for two yachts. The bottom is mostly weed but there are several good patches of sand where you can drop your anchor in about 5 m depth.
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<p>Meloyi (Μελόϊ) Bay is less than 1 nmi N of Aspri. It is very attractive but the bottom is mostly weed and it is hard and unreliable to anchor here
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Meloyi (Μελόϊ) Bay is less than 1 nmi N of Aspri. It is very attractive but the bottom is mostly weed and it is hard and unreliable to anchor here
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[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Agriolivadho_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Agriolivadho - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.337288088237024&lon=26.560687337937928&scale=25000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Agriolivadho (Αγριολίβαδο) or Livadhi Bay just N of Meloyi Bay it is protected form the <i>meltemi</i> but there are strong gusts. It is partially protected from the SE by the small Ayia Thekla Island (also shown in some maps as Panayia). The bottom is weed and sand. Anchor over a patch of sand in 4 m depth. The cove is attractive and <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> is just a 35 minute walk from here.
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Agriolivadho (Αγριολίβαδο) or Livadhi Bay just N of Meloyi Bay it is protected form the ''meltemi'' but there are strong gusts. It is partially protected from the SE by the small Ayia Thekla Island (also shown in some maps as Panayia). The bottom is weed and sand. Anchor over a patch of sand in 4 m depth. The cove is attractive and [[#Skala|Skala]] is just a 35 minute walk from here.
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</p><p><img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|37|20.9|N|26|34.1|E|}}</span> - <a href="http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.348333&amp;lon=26.568333&amp;scale=25000&amp;zoom=100&amp;type=0&amp;icon=0&amp;searchscope=dom&amp;CFID=1509264&amp;CFTOKEN=22608242&amp;scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&amp;latlontype=DMS">Chartlet</a><br />
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Kambos Bay is further NE of Agriolivadho it is protected form the <i>meltemi</i> but there are strong gusts. Exposed to the S and SE. The bottom is weed and sometimes anchors drag. One can find a patch of sand to drop the anchor. There are a few tavernas on the beach.
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<p><img src="/images/thumb/b/b5/GreecePatmosVagia.jpg/250px-GreecePatmosVagia.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="GreecePatmosVagia.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="250" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
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Vagiá (Βαγιά) is a small but attractive cove N of <a href="#Kambos_Bay">Kambos Bay</a>. The bottom here is sand with very little weed. Anchor in about 5 m depth and make sure that you snorkel check your anchor.
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|20.9|N|26|24.4|E|}}<br />
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Vagiá (Βαγιά) is a small but attractive cove N of [[#Kambos_Bay|Kambos Bay]]. The bottom here is sand with very little weed. Anchor in about 5 m depth and make sure that you snorkel check your anchor.
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<p><img src="/images/thumb/d/da/Greece_PatmosLivadi.jpg/250px-Greece_PatmosLivadi.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece PatmosLivadi.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="250" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
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</p><p><img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|37|20.7|N|26|35.3|E|}}</span> - <a href="http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.342920499107606&amp;lon=26.587766461283216&amp;scale=25000&amp;zoom=100&amp;type=0&amp;icon=0&amp;searchscope=dom&amp;CFID=1509264&amp;CFTOKEN=22608242&amp;scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&amp;latlontype=DMS">Chartlet</a><br />
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Livadhi  Pothitou (Λιβάδι Ποθητού) or  Livadhi Geranou (Λιβάδι Γερανού) is a pleasant and some what isolated anchorage. There is only one restaurant but it closes for the evening. The bay is well protected from the <i>meltemi</i> and the little island of Ayios Yiorgis protects it from light southerly winds. Anchor in 5 m over sand, good holding.
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|20.7|N|26|35.3|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.342920499107606&lon=26.587766461283216&scale=25000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />
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Livadhi  Pothitou (Λιβάδι Ποθητού) or  Livadhi Geranou (Λιβάδι Γερανού) is a pleasant and some what isolated anchorage. There is only one restaurant but it closes for the evening. The bay is well protected from the ''meltemi'' and the little island of Ayios Yiorgis protects it from light southerly winds. Anchor in 5 m over sand, good holding.
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<p><img src="/images/thumb/8/80/GreecePatmosPanayiaGeranou.jpg/250px-GreecePatmosPanayiaGeranou.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="GreecePatmosPanayiaGeranou.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="250" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
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Panayia tou Geranou (Παναγία του Γερανού) is just E of <a href="#Livadhi_Pothitou">Livadhi Geranou</a>. It is also a pleasant and isolated anchorage protected from the <i>meltemi</i>. The bottom has a steep slope, anchor in 6-7 m over sand.
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|20.4|N|26|35.9|E|}}<br />
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</p><p><font color="red">Danger:</font> There are several reefs and shallows. Enter the cove from the W of of Ayios Yiorgis island staying closer to the island and away from the shallows E of the channel and the reef on the W.
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Panayia tou Geranou (Παναγία του Γερανού) is just E of [[#Livadhi_Pothitou|Livadhi Geranou]]. It is also a pleasant and isolated anchorage protected from the ''meltemi''. The bottom has a steep slope, anchor in 6-7 m over sand.
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<font color="red">Danger:</font> There are several reefs and shallows. Enter the cove from the W of of Ayios Yiorgis island staying closer to the island and away from the shallows E of the channel and the reef on the W.
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<p><img src="/images/thumb/6/60/Greece_PatmosKalogeron.jpg/250px-Greece_PatmosKalogeron.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece PatmosKalogeron.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="250" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|37|22.25|N|26|33.6|E|}}</span><br />
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Livadhi Kaloyiron (Λιβάδι Καλογήρων - Meadow of the Monks) is a very attractive cove open to the NW. It is a good anchorage, frequented by fishermen, with S, SE, and NE winds. Anchor over sand in 5 m depth. The surrounding country side is very pleasant.
Livadhi Kaloyiron (Λιβάδι Καλογήρων - Meadow of the Monks) is a very attractive cove open to the NW. It is a good anchorage, frequented by fishermen, with S, SE, and NE winds. Anchor over sand in 5 m depth. The surrounding country side is very pleasant.
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[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Grikos_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Grikos Bay - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.3&lon=26.563333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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Grikos Bay (Γροίκος) is just 3 M S of <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>. There are a number of pleasant spots that one can anchor. At the head of the bay there are a few houses and a small mole that can accommodate one or two boats. It is open to the SE. It is better to anchor behind Tragos Island at <a href="#Ormos_Petras">Ormos Petras</a> which provides some shelter from the SE. Reasonable holding once your anchor is through the weed. One can also anchor off at about 8-10 m. There are several permanent moorings and one may be free for a short stay.
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Grikos Bay (Γροίκος) is just 3 M S of [[#Skala|Skala]]. There are a number of pleasant spots that one can anchor. At the head of the bay there are a few houses and a small mole that can accommodate one or two boats. It is open to the SE. It is better to anchor behind Tragos Island at [[#Ormos_Petras|Ormos Petras]] which provides some shelter from the SE. Reasonable holding once your anchor is through the weed. One can also anchor off at about 8-10 m. There are several permanent moorings and one may be free for a short stay.
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[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Petras_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Ormos Petras - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.295&lon=26.561667&scale=25000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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Ormos Petras (Όρμος Πέτρας) is a pleasant enough anchorage behind Tragos Island. It affords good shelter from SE wind but not so good a shelter when the ''meltemi'' is blowing, in that case, go to either [[#Skala|Skala]] or [[#Grikos_Bay|Grikos]]. Anchor at about 9 m. The bottom is soft sand which provides indifferent holding.
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Ormos Petras (Όρμος Πέτρας) is a pleasant enough anchorage behind Tragos Island. It affords good shelter from SE wind but not so good a shelter when the <i>meltemi</i> is blowing, in that case, go to either <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> or <a href="#Grikos_Bay">Grikos</a>. Anchor at about 9 m. The bottom is soft sand which provides indifferent holding.
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Image:GreecePatmosPetra.jpg|The moorings<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Stavros (Σταυρός) Bay (<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|37|17.5|N|26|32.6|E|}}</span>) and Psili Ammos (Ψιλή Άμμος) (<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|37|17.3|N|26|33.2|E|}}</span>) are two big bays at the SW of the island. Usually there is some swell which make them uncomfortable. Not recommended for an overnight during the <i>meltemi</i> season, but good places for a swim and lunch. Anchor on the SW of Psili Ammos. Good holding.
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Stavros (Σταυρός) Bay ([[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|17.5|N|26|32.6|E|}}) and Psili Ammos (Ψιλή Άμμος) ([[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|17.3|N|26|33.2|E|}}) are two big bays at the SW of the island. Usually there is some swell which make them uncomfortable. Not recommended for an overnight during the ''meltemi'' season, but good places for a swim and lunch. Anchor on the SW of Psili Ammos. Good holding.
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The late 10th century Byzantine [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942 Monastery of Saint John], a [http://whc.unesco.org/en/about/ World Heritage] site, is a must. Entry is free, but sensible clothing needs to be worn.  The museum contains many treasures from the Monastery’s 900 year history as well as ancient Hellenic and Roman discoveries from the island.
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It is definitely worth strolling around the old town surrounding the castle of the Monastery. One can visit the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh255.jsp?obj_id=1489 Monastery] on foot from [[#Skala|Skala]] (about 30-40 minutes) but because of the heat it is best to take a taxi or a bus and then walk down hill, visiting on the way the Apocalypse Grotto. Both the Monastery and Apocalypse Grotto open from 0830 – 1330 daily and from 1600 – 1800 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays only.
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<td><img src="/images/thumb/b/b2/Greece_Patmos_Monastery1.jpg/200px-Greece_Patmos_Monastery1.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos Monastery1.jpg" _fck_mw_width="200" alt="Greece Patmos Monastery1.jpg" /><br /><small>The Monastery from the S<br /><i>Click for larger view</i></small>
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<td><img src="/images/thumb/3/38/Greece_Patmos_Monastery2.jpg/200px-Greece_Patmos_Monastery2.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos Monastery2.jpg" _fck_mw_width="200" alt="Greece Patmos Monastery2.jpg" /><br /><small>The Monastery from the town<br /><i>Click for larger view</i></small>
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<td><img src="/images/thumb/5/5f/Greece_Patmos_Monastery3.jpg/200px-Greece_Patmos_Monastery3.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos Monastery3.jpg" _fck_mw_width="200" alt="Greece Patmos Monastery3.jpg" /><br /><small>Inside the Monastery<br /><i>Click for larger view</i></small>
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<td><img src="/images/thumb/4/44/Greece_Patmos_Monastery4.jpg/200px-Greece_Patmos_Monastery4.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos Monastery4.jpg" _fck_mw_width="200" alt="Greece Patmos Monastery4.jpg" /><br /><small>Skala from the Monastery<br /><i>Click for larger view</i></small>
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<td><img src="/images/thumb/f/f6/GreeceChoraPatmos2.jpg/200px-GreeceChoraPatmos2.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="GreeceChoraPatmos2.jpg" _fck_mw_width="200" alt="GreeceChoraPatmos2.jpg" /><br /><small>A Street in Chora<br /><i>Click for larger view</i></small>
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<td><img src="/images/thumb/b/b7/Greece_Patmos_Evangelismos.jpg/200px-Greece_Patmos_Evangelismos.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos Evangelismos.jpg" _fck_mw_width="200" alt="Greece Patmos Evangelismos.jpg" /><br /><small>The Monastery of Evangelismos<br /><i>Click for larger view</i></small>
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<p>The late 10th century Byzantine <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942">Monastery of Saint John</a>, a <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/about/">World Heritage</a> site, is a must. Entry is free, but sensible clothing needs to be worn.  The museum contains many treasures from the Monastery’s 900 year history as well as ancient Hellenic and Roman discoveries from the island.
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</p><p>Also visit the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_the_Apocalypse">Grotto of the Apocalypse</a>, is halfway down between the monastery and Skala. It here that <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Patmos">St. John</a> is said to have dictated the book of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation">Apocalypse</a> to his disciple Prochorus.
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</p><p>It is definitely worth strolling around the old town surrounding the castle of the Monastery. One can visit the <a href="http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh255.jsp?obj_id=1489">Monastery</a> on foot from <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> (about 30-40 minutes) but because of the heat it is best to take a taxi or a bus and then walk down hill, visiting on the way the Apocalypse Grotto. Both the Monastery and Apocalypse Grotto open from 0830 – 1330 daily and from 1600 – 1800 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays only.
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Patmos

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 37°19.4′N, 26°32.9′E
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patmos">Patmos</a> (Πάτμος), in addition to being a delightful island with many coves, is one of the most important places of the Christian religion. In the period between 81 and 96 AD <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Apostle">St. John</a> wrote the Apocalypse in a grotto not far from Skala, the harbor. Legend has it that a rock in the harbor used to be a sorcerer named Kynops who came afoul of St. John. In 1088 the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantines">Byzantine</a> emperor <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexios_I_Komnenos">Alexios Comnenos</a> presented the island to St. Ioannis Theologos <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942">monastery</a> which still dominates the island. The monastery has one of the most important libraries with many manuscripts including the illuminated Gospel According to St. Mark and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobull">chrysobull</a> signed by Alexios Comnenos granting the island to St. Ioannis Theologos. The people of Patmos are very religious and it seems that at least half of the male population go under the first name of Theologos which means "the theologian."

The harbor, Skala, is an attractive and bustling with activity town. Many cruise ships visit it every day and disgorge hundred of tourists, who are herded into buses for the Monastery. Most of these cruise ships do not stay very long and at night the town is more manageable. The bathing area adjacent to the old commercial harbor is surprisingly clean.

The old town of Patmos is built around the Monastery on top of the hill and has many old houses. All together it is a very nice place to visit although in the summer months it is liable to be very hot.

Contents

Charts

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BA </dt>
2682 Kolpos Patalion to Nisos Nisiros </dd>
3927 Patmos, Arki and Lipso </dd>
Imray-Tetra </dt>
G34 Southern Cyclades </dd>
NIMA </dt>
54400 Samos to Rodhos </dd>
Greek </dt>
423 Paros to Astypalia </dd>

Radio Nets

Also see <a href="HF Radio">Cruiser's Nets</a>

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 22470 31 231
  • Olympia Radio - channel 24

Weather

See <a href="Aegean Sea#Weather_and_Winds">Aegean Sea</a>.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Patmos are without problems, although strong gusts will be experienced in the bay leading to the main harbor of Skala during a meltemi. One needs also to watch for the various rocks (above water) that dot the bay, but these mostly are easy to see, especially during the day. A dangerous shoal patch, Ifalos Khelia, with only 0.5 metres of water over it, lies about half a mile due south of Nisos Khelia and needs to be given a wide berth, especially if approaching from the south.

Check-in facilities

See <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Skala

<img src="/images/thumb/6/6a/Greece_Patmos_skala_m.jpg/300px-Greece_Patmos_skala_m.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos skala m.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="300" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" /> <img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°19.4′N, 26°32.9′E
Skala (Σκάλα) is a fairly safe harbor during the meltemi season despite the strong gusts and cross-winds. However, it is open to the SE and during the winter months it can become untenable. The yacht berths are towards the head of the inlet, on a half-mile long quay in the SW corner, round from the town beach. The quay closer to the town is reserved for ferries and tripper boats. During strong northerly winds the fetch on the quay can become uncomfortable and you are usually anchor mooring with a cross wind. The holding is mostly good in mud, but in a strong meltemi plough-type anchors can drag, so it is important to check your anchor is secure if leaving the boat in these conditions. There are also several charter fleets operating from Skala, so anchors can and do get tangled. It used to be possible to anchor at the head of the inlet, but since the construction of the new ‘marina’ (see below) this is not really encouraged as the space to swing is now so limited.

In the NW corner of the inlet a new small "marina" has been constructed, consisting of a substantial concrete jetty and quay with space (theoretically) for around 50 boats if only laid moorings were installed. There are also numerous water and electricity points along both the jetty and quay (but not in service at the time of visit in May 2011. However, the jetty is already almost filled with local boats lying alongside, as there is evidently no management of the "marina" at present. Currently therefore there is only room for around 2/3 yachts at the very end of the jetty and maybe a further 5/6 anchor moored back to the quay. It is not known when or if the marina will be brought into proper service. Moreover, it is a very long way from the town.

There are many restaurants, coffee shops, and stores in Skala and more up in the Chora above.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

  • September 2010 --<a href="User:Atheneoflymington">Athene of Lymington</a> 09:35, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
  • October 2010 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />
fckLRImage:PatmosSkala.jpg|The inlet, showing the yacht quay (top left) and the new "marina" (top right)<br />Click for larger viewfckLRImage:PatmosMarina.jpg|The jetty of the new "marina", looking south<br/>Click for larger viewfckLR

Anchorages

Aspri

<img src="/images/thumb/3/3c/Greece_Patmos_Aspri.jpg/250px-Greece_Patmos_Aspri.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Patmos Aspri.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="250" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" /> <img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°19.6′N, 26°33.4′E
Aspri (Άσπρη) is a small cove just N of <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>. It is reasonably well protected from the meltemi and it is a convenient anchorage away from the noise of the harbor yet <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> is easy to reach either with the dinghy or on foot, about 20 minutes. There is room only for two yachts. The bottom is mostly weed but there are several good patches of sand where you can drop your anchor in about 5 m depth.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

  • October 2009 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />

Meloyi Bay

Meloyi (Μελόϊ) Bay is less than 1 nmi N of Aspri. It is very attractive but the bottom is mostly weed and it is hard and unreliable to anchor here

Agriolivadho

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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°20.4′N, 26°33.6′E

Agriolivadho (Αγριολίβαδο) or Livadhi Bay just N of Meloyi Bay it is protected form the meltemi but there are strong gusts. It is partially protected from the SE by the small Ayia Thekla Island (also shown in some maps as Panayia). The bottom is weed and sand. Anchor over a patch of sand in 4 m depth. The cove is attractive and <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> is just a 35 minute walk from here.

Warning: Sometimes anchors drag on the weed so choose a spot of sand.


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Kambos Bay

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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°20.9′N, 26°34.1′E - <a href="http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.348333&lon=26.568333&scale=25000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS">Chartlet</a>

Kambos Bay is further NE of Agriolivadho it is protected form the meltemi but there are strong gusts. Exposed to the S and SE. The bottom is weed and sometimes anchors drag. One can find a patch of sand to drop the anchor. There are a few tavernas on the beach.

Vagia

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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°20.9′N, 26°24.4′E

Vagiá (Βαγιά) is a small but attractive cove N of <a href="#Kambos_Bay">Kambos Bay</a>. The bottom here is sand with very little weed. Anchor in about 5 m depth and make sure that you snorkel check your anchor.

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Livadhi Pothitou

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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°20.7′N, 26°35.3′E - <a href="http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.342920499107606&lon=26.587766461283216&scale=25000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS">Chartlet</a>

Livadhi Pothitou (Λιβάδι Ποθητού) or Livadhi Geranou (Λιβάδι Γερανού) is a pleasant and some what isolated anchorage. There is only one restaurant but it closes for the evening. The bay is well protected from the meltemi and the little island of Ayios Yiorgis protects it from light southerly winds. Anchor in 5 m over sand, good holding.

Danger: There are several reefs and shallows. Enter the cove from the E of of Ayios Yiorgis island staying closer to the island and away from the submerged reefs on the E of the channel.

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Panayia tou Geranou

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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°20.4′N, 26°35.9′E

Panayia tou Geranou (Παναγία του Γερανού) is just E of <a href="#Livadhi_Pothitou">Livadhi Geranou</a>. It is also a pleasant and isolated anchorage protected from the meltemi. The bottom has a steep slope, anchor in 6-7 m over sand.

Danger: There are several reefs and shallows. Enter the cove from the W of of Ayios Yiorgis island staying closer to the island and away from the shallows E of the channel and the reef on the W.

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Livadhi Kaloyiron

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Livadhi Kaloyiron (Λιβάδι Καλογήρων - Meadow of the Monks) is a very attractive cove open to the NW. It is a good anchorage, frequented by fishermen, with S, SE, and NE winds. Anchor over sand in 5 m depth. The surrounding country side is very pleasant.

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Grikos Bay

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<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°18′N, 26°33.8′E

Grikos Bay (Γροίκος) is just 3 M S of <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>. There are a number of pleasant spots that one can anchor. At the head of the bay there are a few houses and a small mole that can accommodate one or two boats. It is open to the SE. It is better to anchor behind Tragos Island at <a href="#Ormos_Petras">Ormos Petras</a> which provides some shelter from the SE. Reasonable holding once your anchor is through the weed. One can also anchor off at about 8-10 m. There are several permanent moorings and one may be free for a short stay.

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Ormos Petras

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Ormos Petras (Όρμος Πέτρας) is a pleasant enough anchorage behind Tragos Island. It affords good shelter from SE wind but not so good a shelter when the meltemi is blowing, in that case, go to either <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> or <a href="#Grikos_Bay">Grikos</a>. Anchor at about 9 m. The bottom is soft sand which provides indifferent holding.

Near the shore in Patmos and slightly N of Tragos Island there are several boats on permanent moorings, you may be able to temporarily use a vacant mooring.

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Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos

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Stavros (Σταυρός) Bay (<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°17.5′N, 26°32.6′E) and Psili Ammos (Ψιλή Άμμος) (<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°17.3′N, 26°33.2′E) are two big bays at the SW of the island. Usually there is some swell which make them uncomfortable. Not recommended for an overnight during the meltemi season, but good places for a swim and lunch. Anchor on the SW of Psili Ammos. Good holding.

With SE to S winds these are very good and safe anchorages, particularly Alikí (Αλυκή) (<img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> 37°17.4′N, 26°33.3′E) the easternmost cove of Stavros Bay.

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fckLRImage:GreecePatmosStavros1.jpg|Stavros, Patmos from the E<br />Click for larger viewfckLRImage:GreecePatmosAliki.jpg| Alikí<br/>Click for larger viewfckLRImage:GreecePatmosStavros2.jpg|Stavros from the N<br />Click for larger viewfckLR

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

There is at least one store in <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>, right across from the yacht quay.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel </dt>
A mini tanker visits the quay in <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> daily. Call (+30 22470 31 177, +30 6977 342 155, or +30 22470 31 999) to arrange for a fuel delivery. </dd>
Water </dt>
There are two small water tankers that come to the yacht quay in <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>, every day delivering water. Typically the charge is around 2-3 € per hundred litres. If you do not see the little truck ask at the kiosk </dd>
Electricity </dt>
N/A </dd>

Offshore Islands

  • <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Lipsi">Lipsi</a>
  • <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Arki and Marathi">Arki and Marathi</a>

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

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The Monastery from the S
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The Monastery from the town
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Inside the Monastery
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Skala from the Monastery
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A Street in Chora
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The Monastery of Evangelismos
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Tourism

The late 10th century Byzantine <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942">Monastery of Saint John</a>, a <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/about/">World Heritage</a> site, is a must. Entry is free, but sensible clothing needs to be worn. The museum contains many treasures from the Monastery’s 900 year history as well as ancient Hellenic and Roman discoveries from the island.

Also visit the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_the_Apocalypse">Grotto of the Apocalypse</a>, is halfway down between the monastery and Skala. It here that <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Patmos">St. John</a> is said to have dictated the book of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation">Apocalypse</a> to his disciple Prochorus.

It is definitely worth strolling around the old town surrounding the castle of the Monastery. One can visit the <a href="http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh255.jsp?obj_id=1489">Monastery</a> on foot from <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> (about 30-40 minutes) but because of the heat it is best to take a taxi or a bus and then walk down hill, visiting on the way the Apocalypse Grotto. Both the Monastery and Apocalypse Grotto open from 0830 – 1330 daily and from 1600 – 1800 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays only.

In addition to the Monastery of Saint John there many other lesser but very attractive monasteries scattered around the island.

There are many attractive and clean beaches in this fairly low key island.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • In <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> there is a very good grocery shopping. The new AB supermarket is very well provisioned.
  • Wine and ouzo are cheaper here than in other islands
  • There is a large dry fruit store on the main square
  • There are also excellent bakeries.

Eateries

There are many restaurants in the island.

  • In <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> the sophisticated Vegghera (tel. +30 22470 32 988) right across from the yacht quay
  • Also in <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> the Pyrofani, just across from the old quay (day-trip boats) serves good Greek dishes.
  • About 4 km form <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> along the the S coast towards Sapsila there is the best restaurant of the island, and one of the best in Greece Mpenetos (tel.+30 22470 33 089, you will need a reservation)

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

  • A laundry opened in 1998. They will wash and iron the clothes within a few hours. It is located right across from the yacht quay in <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>
  • Another laundry is off the main street in <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>

Motorbike & Car Rentals

There are several rental stores in <a href="#Skala">Skala</a>.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the <a href="#Skala">Skala</a> and in several of the anchorages.

Transportation

There are daily, and in the summer several per day, ferries to Athens and <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Samos">Samos</a>, hydrofoils to <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Leros">Leros</a> and <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Kos">Kos</a>.

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 <a href="Cruising Forums">partnering forums</a>. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See <a href="Greece#References_.26_Publications">Greece</a>.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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