Pelagos

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Pelagos

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GPS:	39°21′N, 24°04.5′E
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Chartlet:	Local chartlet

Chart of Pelagos Region
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Background

The island of Pelagos (Πέλαγος), sometimes referred to as Kyra-Panayia (Κυρα-Παναγιά), is an uninhabited island. It has two very good anchorages: Planitis in the north-east and Kyra-Panayia in the south-west. Planitis is a large landlocked bay, surrounded by green vegetation. On the east side of the island there is an old, now abandoned, monastery. The whole island is the property of the Agia Lavra monastery in Mount Athos. They have leased grazing rights to some people in Volos, who own several large herds of goats. Several times a year they come and herd their goats. It is also a sanctuary for marine mammals and birds, and fishing is prohibited.

The organization for the preservation of the Mediterranean Seal, Monachus Monachus or as it is locally known, MOm operates out of Alonisos. They operate an information pavilion in Patitiri, a seal rescue station in Gerakas, and a patrol boat that helps with the enforcement of the regulations of the marine sanctuary, also referred to as the Marine Park. The regulations prohibit any vessel to approach within 1 nM the islands of Piperi and Yura and allows anchorage only at Planitis and Kyra-Panayia in Pelagos and at Skantzoura.

Charts

BA

1062 Nísoi Voríoi Sporádhes

Imray-Tetra

G25 Eastern Sporades and North Evvoia

Greek

31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf

Greek 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island

Greek 331 Sporades to Ay. Efstratios

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 and tel. Tel. +30 4240 65 595 (Patitiri)
• Olympia Radio - VHF on the E side of the island in Planitis and in Kyra-Panayia. On the W side of the island Channels 03 and 60

Approach and Navigation

In general, during the summer months the meltemi is weaker in the Sporades region. Approaches to the island are straight forward, no dangers. Specific dangers are mentioned, as needed, for each anchorage.

Anchorages

Planitis

GPS: 39°21′N, 24°04.5′E Planitis (Πλανήτης) is a most secure anchorage as it is totally enclosed by land save a narrow 82 m opening. The sea here is always flat and the bottom is weed and sand which provide very good holding. There are several places to anchor, all equally good. The bay is lovely although the water is not very clear. Caution: Always enter the bay by keeping the little island to your right. At the left side of the island there are many dangerous rocks. During strong north winds entering and exiting the bay may be impossible. There is a nice 1 hr walk, following the path, that leads to a lovely fjord at the north-east of the island. The path is pleasant, there are herds of goats and a flock of pheasants. Planitis Bay Click for larger view

Chart of Planitis Click for larger view

Kyra-Panayia

Chart of Kyra-Panayia
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GPS: 39°19′N, 24°03.1′E
Kyra-Panayia (Κυρα-Παναγιά) or Kyra-Panagia or Ayios Petros is the second safe anchorage in the island. It is a lovely setting and provides good but gusty shelter from the meltemi. With south winds it is not tenable. There are several spots where one can anchor. The north-west cove, behind the small island is the best spot. The bottom is sand and provides good holding. This one a favorite anchorage with many cruisers.

Monastery Cove

GPS: 39°19.5′N, 24°05.7′E
This cove, on the east side of the island can be used for visiting the abandoned monastery, a short walk along the path.

Warning: The cove is not a good anchorage and a yacht can only anchor for brief period only when the weather is calm.

Offshore Islands

Piperi

GPS: 39°21′N, 24°19.6′E
There are no anchorages in this small island. Piperi (Πιπέρι) is within the Marine Park and approach to the island is restricted to no closer than 1 nM. All fishing is strictly forbidden. Yachts can stay for only one night. The organization for the preservation of the Mediterranean Seal, Monachus Monachus or as it is locally known, MOm, patrols the Marine Park and enforces its regulations.

Youra

GPS: 39°23.6′N, 24°10.3′E
There are no anchorages in this small island. Youra or Yioura (Γιούρα) is the home of a unique wild goat, it is within the Marine Park and approach to the island is restricted to no closer than 1 nM. All fishing is strictly forbidden. Yachts can stay for only one night. The organization for the preservation of the Mediterranean Seal, Monachus Monachus or as it is locally known, MOm, patrols the Marine Park and enforces its regulations.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

Nice long walks and a visit to the abandoned monastery.

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

• Pelagos or Kyra-Panayia (Wikipedia)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

• September 1998 --Istioploos 14:34, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

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