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===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
| - | + | The most important place here is to visit the excavation site of [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh352.jsp?obj_id=2562 Nestor's Palace] in Englianos. The ongoing excavation is described in detail in the excavation reports in The [http://classics.uc.edu/prap/PRAP.html Pylos Regional Archaeological Project]. In the early stages of this excavation by the American archaeologist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Blegen C.W. Blegen] many clay tablets were found. These tablets were written in a script (also found in [[Crete]] and other [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycenaean_Greece Mycenaean] sites) that was labeled "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_B linear B]". The script was [http://www.geocities.com/i_georganas/PYLOS.html deciphered] by the brilliant work of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ventris Michael Ventris] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chadwick John Chadwick] and was found to be the earliest form of Greek. Many of the findings from the excavation are in the the [http://www.frommers.com/destinations/pylos/A28194.html Pylos Museum] in the town. | |
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| + | A nice walk from the town is [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh251.jsp?obj_id=1608 Neokastro], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottoman] castle of Pylos. It is fairly large and well preserved. Within the castle there is an interesting historical and folkloric exhibit. Well worth a visit. | ||
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| + | <center><gallery caption="Gallery" widths="200px" heights="200px" perrow="2"> | ||
| + | Image:Pylos_Diosc.jpg|ronze Statuette in Pylos Museum<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
| + | Image:Pylos_Neocastro.jpg|Neocastro<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | ||
| - | * | + | * Fuel - A mini tanker delivers to the marina. Call +30 2723 22 107 |
| + | * Water - There is a faucet near the marina entrance, but not very convenient. There is also an outlet at the commercial harbor (call +30 2723 22 127) | ||
| + | * Electricity - N/A | ||
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
| - | + | The dry cleaner uphill from the NW corner of the square does laundry but they take at least one day. | |
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
| - | + | There is a small supermarket at the main square. | |
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
| - | + | Good food at ''1930'' and ''O Koúkos'' | |
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===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
| - | + | N/A | |
===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
| - | * | + | * No motorbikes are to be rented |
| + | * Cars near the ''Miramare'' hotel, ask for Mr. Nikos Houmas | ||
===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ===Marine Stores & Facilities=== | ||
| - | + | There is a small chandlery, ''Fortis'', next to the super market in the main square. They also carry ''Camping Gaz''. | |
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===Repairs=== | ===Repairs=== | ||
| - | + | Only for the outboard. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
| - | + | See [[Greece]]. | |
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===Cruiser's Friends=== | ===Cruiser's Friends=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pylos Pylos] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pylos Pylos] (Wikipedia) | ||
| - | * | + | * [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh352.jsp?obj_id=2562 Nestor's Palace] |
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Revision as of 21:06, 5 June 2008
Pylos (Port of Entry)
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Background
Pylos (Πύλος ) or Pilos or Navarino or Neokastro is a fairly modern town located in the deep bay of Navarino where there was a very famous naval battle of the British, French, and Russians against the Ottomans in 1827. This battle devastated the Ottoman fleet and led to Greek independence since the Turkish-Egyptian troops were totally cut-off and at the mercy of the Greek rebels.
Modern Pylos is at the S of of Navarino bay but the the famous Pylos, the capital of Nestor, the Homeric hero, was located to the N of the bay.
Charts
BA 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 54301 Kalamai and Approaches
Greek 212 Othonoi I. to Amvrakikos Gulf
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 83, & 86
Weather
Local weather conditions?
Danger: The only safe way of entering the bay of Navarino is from the S of the long island Sfaktiria.
Check-in facilities
There are anchoring several possibilities within the bay: In the "marina", the commercial harbor, and anchoring off in N of the bay.
Yachts entering Greece for the first time or checking out, should report to the Coast Guard (Limenarchio). They will direct them, if appropriate, to Customs, and Passport Police. All are nearby in the commercial harbor. Procedures here are lax.--Istioploos 14:32, 5 June 2008 (MDT)
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Ports and Popular Stops
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- Pylos Marina
- Commercial Harbor -The commercial harbor of Pylos [36° 54.9' N 21° 41.6' E], is not only crowded with commercial vessels but it has a very uncomfortable swell. It is to be avoided.
Anchorages
There are several places one can anchor at the N end of the bay. The shelter is good but anchoring can present problems.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
The most important place here is to visit the excavation site of Nestor's Palace in Englianos. The ongoing excavation is described in detail in the excavation reports in The Pylos Regional Archaeological Project. In the early stages of this excavation by the American archaeologist C.W. Blegen many clay tablets were found. These tablets were written in a script (also found in Crete and other Mycenaean sites) that was labeled "linear B". The script was deciphered by the brilliant work of Michael Ventris and John Chadwick and was found to be the earliest form of Greek. Many of the findings from the excavation are in the the Pylos Museum in the town.
A nice walk from the town is Neokastro, the Ottoman castle of Pylos. It is fairly large and well preserved. Within the castle there is an interesting historical and folkloric exhibit. Well worth a visit.
 ronze Statuette in Pylos Museum |
 Neocastro |
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - A mini tanker delivers to the marina. Call +30 2723 22 107
- Water - There is a faucet near the marina entrance, but not very convenient. There is also an outlet at the commercial harbor (call +30 2723 22 127)
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
The dry cleaner uphill from the NW corner of the square does laundry but they take at least one day.
Grocery & Supply Stores
There is a small supermarket at the main square.
Eateries
Good food at 1930 and O Koúkos
Internet/WiFi
N/A
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- No motorbikes are to be rented
- Cars near the Miramare hotel, ask for Mr. Nikos Houmas
Marine Stores & Facilities
There is a small chandlery, Fortis, next to the super market in the main square. They also carry Camping Gaz.
Repairs
Only for the outboard.
Transportation
There are regular buses to Kalamata from where one can fly to Athens.
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
- Pylos (Wikipedia)
- Nestor's Palace
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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