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==Pythagorio or Samos Marina (Port of Entry)==
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''Samos Marina'''
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| GPS: {{Coord|37|41.4|N|26|57.4|E|}}
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! Radio:
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| VHF - channel 9
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! Berths:
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| 260
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! Max length:
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| 50 m
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! Max draft:
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| 6 m
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! Fuel:
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| Fuel dock<sup>1</sup>
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! Water:
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| Every berth
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! Elect:
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| Yes, 220v
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! Toilets:
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! Showers:
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! Laundry:
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| Yes<sup>3</sup>
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! Internet:
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| Yes
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| Yes<sup>4</sup>
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! Cable TV:
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| Yes
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! Phone No.
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| +30 22730 61600
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| [mailto:[email protected] Email]
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| [http://www.samosmarina.gr Website]<sup>5</sup>
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| colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller;" | <sup>1</sup>It is best to call ahead<br />
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<sup>2</sup>Only two bathroom buildings with very few shower stands<br />
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<sup>3</sup>both coin operated and attended (more expensive)<br />
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<sup>4</sup>free<br />
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<sup>5</sup>Not all the services stated in the website are available.
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This is a very convenient and secure marina.
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| portofentry= Yes
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| lat= 37.69068
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| lon= 26.95817
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| vhf= 9
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| phone= +30 22730 61600
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| fax= +30 22730 61833
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| web= http://www.samosmarina.gr
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| altname= Samos Marina
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| address= Samos Marina, Pythagorio, 831 03, Samos, Greece
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| contact=
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| berths= 260
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| maxlength= 50 m
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| maxdraft= 6 m
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| elect= Yes, 220v
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| water= Every berth
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| fuel= Fuel dock¹
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| toilets= Yes²
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| showers= Yes²
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| laundry= Yes³
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| internet= WiFi⁴
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| cabletv= Yes
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| image= Pythagorio_Marina.jpg
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| imagetext= Marina
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| notes= ¹The fuel station is back into operation (2015)<br />² Only two bathroom buildings with very few shower stands<br />³ Both coin operated and attended (more expensive)<br />⁴ Free. '''It has been reported down in July 2014'''<br />⁵ Not all the services stated in the marina website are available.
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}}This is a very convenient and semi-secure marina (during the day).
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[[Image:Pythagorio_Marina2.jpg|thumb|295px|right|Marina Plan<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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{{Image right| Pythagorio_Marina2.jpg| Marina Plan}}
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===Marina radio contact===
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==Communication==
Call VHF channel 09 - (before entry). For long term arrangements call at +30 22730 61600. The manager Mr. Spyros Moustakas, is very eager to please his customers.
Call VHF channel 09 - (before entry). For long term arrangements call at +30 22730 61600. The manager Mr. Spyros Moustakas, is very eager to please his customers.
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===Navigation/Approach===
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==Entrance==
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The approach to the marina is straightforward. It is best to stay close to the jetty on your port side as you enter the marina.
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This marina is a port of entry/exit.
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===Berthing===
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To clear formalities for Greece you must walk with your papers (about 15 minutes) to [[Pythagorio]].
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==Navigation==
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The approach to the marina is straightforward but when arriving from the W keep offshore. It is best to stay close to the jetty on your port side as you enter the marina.
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==Berthing==
The attendants will meet you outside the marina with their inflatable and guide you to a berth. They will assist you to dock. There are laid mooring lines, do not anchor.
The attendants will meet you outside the marina with their inflatable and guide you to a berth. They will assist you to dock. There are laid mooring lines, do not anchor.
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'''NOTE''': The attendants are not at the marina 24hr/day. They usually arrive sometime between 9-10 AM and leave around 8-9 PM.
'''NOTE''': The attendants are not at the marina 24hr/day. They usually arrive sometime between 9-10 AM and leave around 8-9 PM.
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===Marina facilities===
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==Facilities==
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* Restaurant ''Anna's'', food is fair. Popular with the locals
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* Restaurant Closed 2013 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 07:24, 12 June 2013 (BST)
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* Café
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* Chandlery (closed as of the summer of 2010)
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* Supermarket (Reduced supplies 2016))
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* Supermarket
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* Dive Shop
* Dive Shop
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* Car Rental ([http://www.budgetrentacar.gr/car-rental/car-hire-samos.htm ''Budget''])
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* Car Rental (Closed 2014)
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* Chandler - small store mostly closed (2016)
'''NOTE''': The marina advertises on their [http://www.samosmarina.gr/ web site] many services and facilities that do not exist.   
'''NOTE''': The marina advertises on their [http://www.samosmarina.gr/ web site] many services and facilities that do not exist.   
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===Repairs/Yard===
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==Repairs==
* 80 ton travel-lift for haul-outs  
* 80 ton travel-lift for haul-outs  
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* Long-term storage on paved hard surface
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* Long-term storage on paved hard surface (more expensive than storage in the water)
* Fiberglass, canvas, electrical, and engine repairs. '''NOTE''': these are independent contractors and do not report to the marina's management.
* Fiberglass, canvas, electrical, and engine repairs. '''NOTE''': these are independent contractors and do not report to the marina's management.
* There is a sailmaker's shop (off the marina)
* There is a sailmaker's shop (off the marina)
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===Security===
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==Security==
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There are great plans (closed circuit TV, gatehouse, 24hr security etc) but as of the autum of 2010, the provided security was minimum. Nevertheless, Samos is a very low-crime area.
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There were great plans (closed circuit TV, gatehouse, 24hr security etc) but as of the summer of 2015, the provided security is minimum especially during the night hours. Nevertheless, Samos is a very low-crime area.
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===Marina Location===
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==Location==
The marina is a 15 minute walk from [[Pythagorio]]. Taxis can be summoned.
The marina is a 15 minute walk from [[Pythagorio]]. Taxis can be summoned.
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===Transport===
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* There are many car and motorbike renting agencies. [http://www.budgetrentacar.gr/car-rental/car-hire-samos.htm ''Budget''] has an office within the marina.  [http://www.travel-to-samos.com/rentacar/samostown/aramis/ ''Aramis''] in [[Pythagorio]] is very friendly to cruisers
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* There are many car and motorbike renting agencies. [http://www.budgetrentacar.gr/car-rental/car-hire-samos.htm ''Budget''] has an office in [[Pythagorio]].  [http://www.travel-to-samos.com/rentacar/samostown/aramis/ ''Aramis''] in [[Pythagorio]] is very friendly to cruisers
* Taxis can be summoned (phone: +30 22730 61440)
* Taxis can be summoned (phone: +30 22730 61440)
* Public bus stop, 10 min walk uphill
* Public bus stop, 10 min walk uphill
* Samos Airport is only a 10 minute drive
* Samos Airport is only a 10 minute drive
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===Price===
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==Price==
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For current prices  are no longer available on the [http://www.samosmarina.gr/ marina web site]. However, in 2010 their prices were hiked by about 25% and the marina is now rather expensive. As of June 2011 prices have not changed since 2010.
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For current prices  are no longer available on the [http://www.samosmarina.gr/ marina web site]. However, in 2010 their prices were hiked by about 25% and again for 2013 and the marina is now rather expensive.
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===Contact===
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Address: Samos Marina, Pythagorio, 831 03, Samos, Greece<br/>
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* I keep my boat regularly at the marina. In general, I am very pleased with the staff but not with the prices. Unfortunately the marina has been neglected and the physical plant is deteriorating. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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Phone: +30 22730 61600<br />
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Fax: +30 22730 61833<br />
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[http://www.samosmarina.gr/ Samos Marina]. Not all the services stated in the website are available. <br />
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[mailto:[email protected] General Inquiries], [mailto:[email protected] Reservations]
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===Personal experience===
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* If you need diesel you will need to advise the marina reception (VHF9) beforehand. --[[User:RockoOne|RockoOne]]
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I keep my boat regularly at the marina. In general, I am very pleased with the staff. --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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* July 2017 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org Travels with S/Y Thetis]
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* October 2011 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Latest revision as of 07:38, 16 August 2018

WorldMediterraneanAegean SeaGreeceNE AegeanSamosPythagorioSamos Marina
Port of Entry
37°41.441'N, 026°57.490'E Chart icon.png
Pythagorio Marina.jpg
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Marina
Radio VHF channel 9
Phone +30 22730 61600
Fax +30 22730 61833
E-mail [email protected]
Berths 260
Max. length 50 m
Max. draft 6 m
Fuel Fuel dock¹
Water Every berth
Electricity Yes, 220v
Toilets Yes²
Showers Yes²
Laundry Yes³
Internet WiFi⁴
Cable TV Yes
Hours ?
Address Samos Marina, Pythagorio, 831 03, Samos, Greece
¹The fuel station is back into operation (2015)
² Only two bathroom buildings with very few shower stands
³ Both coin operated and attended (more expensive)
⁴ Free. It has been reported down in July 2014
⁵ Not all the services stated in the marina website are available.
This is a very convenient and semi-secure marina (during the day).
Marina Plan

Communication

Call VHF channel 09 - (before entry). For long term arrangements call at +30 22730 61600. The manager Mr. Spyros Moustakas, is very eager to please his customers.

Entrance

This marina is a port of entry/exit.

To clear formalities for Greece you must walk with your papers (about 15 minutes) to Pythagorio.

Navigation

The approach to the marina is straightforward but when arriving from the W keep offshore. It is best to stay close to the jetty on your port side as you enter the marina.

Berthing

The attendants will meet you outside the marina with their inflatable and guide you to a berth. They will assist you to dock. There are laid mooring lines, do not anchor.

If you are either entering or exiting Greece, you will have to walk to Pythagorio, 15 minutes, for the formalities.

NOTE: The attendants are not at the marina 24hr/day. They usually arrive sometime between 9-10 AM and leave around 8-9 PM.

Facilities

  • Restaurant Closed 2013 --Istioploos 07:24, 12 June 2013 (BST)
  • Café
  • Supermarket (Reduced supplies 2016))
  • Dive Shop
  • Car Rental (Closed 2014)
  • Chandler - small store mostly closed (2016)

NOTE: The marina advertises on their web site many services and facilities that do not exist.

Repairs

  • 80 ton travel-lift for haul-outs
  • Long-term storage on paved hard surface (more expensive than storage in the water)
  • Fiberglass, canvas, electrical, and engine repairs. NOTE: these are independent contractors and do not report to the marina's management.
  • There is a sailmaker's shop (off the marina)

Security

There were great plans (closed circuit TV, gatehouse, 24hr security etc) but as of the summer of 2015, the provided security is minimum especially during the night hours. Nevertheless, Samos is a very low-crime area.

Location

The marina is a 15 minute walk from Pythagorio. Taxis can be summoned.

Transportation

  • There are many car and motorbike renting agencies. Budget has an office in Pythagorio. Aramis in Pythagorio is very friendly to cruisers
  • Taxis can be summoned (phone: +30 22730 61440)
  • Public bus stop, 10 min walk uphill
  • Samos Airport is only a 10 minute drive

Price

For current prices are no longer available on the marina web site. However, in 2010 their prices were hiked by about 25% and again for 2013 and the marina is now rather expensive.

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.

  • I keep my boat regularly at the marina. In general, I am very pleased with the staff but not with the prices. Unfortunately the marina has been neglected and the physical plant is deteriorating. --Istioploos
  • If you need diesel you will need to advise the marina reception (VHF9) beforehand. --RockoOne

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