Pharmakonisi

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Pharmakonisi or Farmakonisi (Φαρμακονήσι), the ancient Pharmakusa, is the small island where Julius Caesar was held captive for ransom by pirates. After he was ransomed, he returned with the Roman fleet, captured and crucified his former captors. On the island here are the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and of a small Byzantine church, dedicated to St. George. Now the island is uninhabited save a company of Greek soldiers. They have established a lookout, mostly for illegal immigrants, in the ruins of the Roman bath.

The church is not very remarkable but there is a good view which makes the 20 minute walk worthwhile.

Warning: Unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is not allowed.

Charts

BA

1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi

NIMA

54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos

54403 Samos Strait to Nisos Kalolimnos

Greek

422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

• Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
• Olympia Radio - VHF no signal

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Pharmakonisi are straightforward.

Berthing Options

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

There is only one cove that offers some protection from the meltemi. Anchor at 5 m depth, reasonable holding. Sometimes the wind can shift to the E, in which case you should take a shore line to the rocks.

Warning: The Greek army may not allow a non-Greek flagged boat to spend the night here. Also, the unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is prohibited.

Offshore Islands

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

N/A (Not Available)

Water

N/A

Electricity

N/A

Things to do Ashore

The Anchorage in Pharmakonisi

Aerial View of Pharmakonisi

Tourism

The only interest is to see the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and walk to the small Byzantine church, dedicated to St. George

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

None.

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

N/A.

Transportation

N/A.

Routes/Passages To/From

• Cruising the Dodecanese Islands

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

• Pharmakonisi (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Greece.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?

• Spending the night here is uncomfortable because of the constant coming and going of patrol boats --Istioploos

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Date of member's last visit to Pharmakonisi and this page's details validated:

• August 1997 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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Contributors to this page
Names: Istioploos, Lighthouse