Samos Marina
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| - | | Yes | + | | Yes<sup>2</sup> |
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! Showers: | ! Showers: | ||
| - | | Yes | + | | Yes<sup>2</sup> |
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! Laundry: | ! Laundry: | ||
| - | | Yes<sup> | + | | Yes<sup>3</sup> |
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! Internet: | ! Internet: | ||
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! Wi-Fi: | ! Wi-Fi: | ||
| - | | Yes<sup> | + | | Yes<sup>4</sup> |
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! Cable TV: | ! Cable TV: | ||
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! Web: | ! Web: | ||
| - | | [http://www.samosmarina.gr Website] | + | | [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/> | + | | colspan="2" style="font-size: smaller;" | <sup>1</sup>It is best to call ahead<br /> |
| - | <sup>2</sup>both coin operated and attended (more expensive)<br/> | + | <sup>2</sup>Only two bathroom buildings with very few shower stands<br /> |
| - | <sup> | + | <sup>3</sup>both coin operated and attended (more expensive)<br /> |
| + | <sup>4</sup>free<br /> | ||
| + | <sup>5</sup>Not all the services stated in the website are available. | ||
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===Navigation/Approach=== | ===Navigation/Approach=== | ||
| - | The approach to the marina is straightforward. It is best to stay close to jetty on your port side as you enter the marina. | + | 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. |
===Berthing=== | ===Berthing=== | ||
| - | The attendants will meet outside the marina with their inflatable and guide you to a berth. They will assist 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. |
| - | If you are either entering or exiting Greece, you will have to walk to | + | 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. | '''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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* Supermarket | * Supermarket | ||
* Dive Shop | * Dive Shop | ||
| - | * Car Rental | + | * Car Rental ([http://www.budgetrentacar.gr/car-rental/car-hire-samos.htm ''Budget'']) |
'''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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* 80 ton travel-lift for haul-outs | * 80 ton travel-lift for haul-outs | ||
* Long-term storage on paved hard surface | * Long-term storage on paved hard surface | ||
| - | * Fiberglass, canvas, electrical, and engine repairs | + | * 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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===Transport=== | ===Transport=== | ||
| - | * There are many car and motorbike renting agencies | + | * 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 |
* 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 | + | * Samos Airport is only a 10 minute drive |
===Price=== | ===Price=== | ||
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===Contact=== | ===Contact=== | ||
Address: Samos Marina, Pythagorio, 831 03, Samos, Greece<br/> | Address: Samos Marina, Pythagorio, 831 03, Samos, Greece<br/> | ||
| - | Phone: +30 22730 61600<br/> | + | Phone: +30 22730 61600<br /> |
| - | Fax: +30 22730 61833<br/> | + | Fax: +30 22730 61833<br /> |
| - | [http://www.samosmarina.gr/ Samos Marina]<br /> | + | [http://www.samosmarina.gr/ Samos Marina]. Not all the services stated in the website are available. <br /> |
[mailto:[email protected] General Inquiries], [mailto:[email protected] Reservations] | [mailto:[email protected] General Inquiries], [mailto:[email protected] Reservations] | ||
Revision as of 22:01, 14 November 2010
Pythagorio or Samos Marina (Port of Entry)
| Samos Marina | |
 Marina | |
 | GPS: 37°41.4′N, 26°57.4′E |
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 | Photo gallery |
 | Chartlet |
| Radio: | VHF - channel 9 |
| Berths: | 260 |
| Max length: | 50 m |
| Max draft: | 6 m |
| Fuel: | Fuel dock1 |
| Water: | Every berth |
| Elect: | Yes, 220v |
| Toilets: | Yes2 |
| Showers: | Yes2 |
| Laundry: | Yes3 |
| Internet: | Yes |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes4 |
| Cable TV: | Yes |
| Phone No. | +30 22730 61600 |
| Email add: | |
| Web: | Website5 |
| 1It is best to call ahead 2Only two bathroom buildings with very few shower stands | |
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Marina radio contact
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.
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.
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.
Marina facilities
- Restaurant The Stake House (actually it is a rotisserie), food is good. Very popular with the locals
- Café
- Chandlery (closed as of the summer of 2010)
- Supermarket
- Dive Shop
- Car Rental (Budget)
NOTE: The marina advertises on their web site many services and facilities that do not exist.
Repairs/Yard
- 80 ton travel-lift for haul-outs
- Long-term storage on paved hard surface
- 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 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.
Marina Location
The marina is a 15 minute walk from Pythagorio. Taxis can be summoned.
Transport
- There are many car and motorbike renting agencies. Budget has an office within the marina. 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 the marina is now rather expensive.
Contact
Address: Samos Marina, Pythagorio, 831 03, Samos, Greece
Phone: +30 22730 61600
Fax: +30 22730 61833
Samos Marina. Not all the services stated in the website are available.
General Inquiries, Reservations
Personal experience
I keep my boat regularly at the marina. In general, I am very pleased with the staff. --Istioploos
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2010 --Istioploos
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