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[[Image:Greece_Sikinos_Skala_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Skala - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.675&lon=25.145&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Sikinos_Skala_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Skala - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.675&lon=25.145&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos.
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Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos. The harbour is shallow with very limited room to manoeuvre and little space for yachts.  In June 2009 there were depths of only 2.5 meters in the approaches.  Larger yachts beware! Limited mooring options are either alongside the small quay or anchoring off, although the harbour is shallow and very rocky.
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You can either go side-to the small quay or anchor off.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are lots of rocks on west side of the little harbor.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> There are lots of rocks on west side of the little harbor.

Revision as of 08:23, 3 June 2009

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Sikinos

GPS: 36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E

Satellite view of Sikinos
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Background

Sikinos (Σίκινος) is a small barren dry island E of Folegandros and W of Ios. Sikinos has an area of 41 km2 and is not heavily populated, it is relative underdeveloped. It has been recently declared an "Ecosystem of European Importance" because it hosts wild pigeons, rare cat vipers and sand snakes, black headed hawks, sea birds, and an occasional monk seal.

The island was named after Sikinos the son of Thoas, who was banished from Limnos, and was set adrift in a chest. The chest was washed here and Thoas was recovered by a sea nymph.

Sikinos was famous in antiquity for its wine.

Charts

  • BA 1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
  • Imray-Tetra G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
  • NIMA 54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
  • Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.


Ports and Popular Stops

Skala

Chart of Skala - Chartlet
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GPS: 36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E
Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos. The harbour is shallow with very limited room to manoeuvre and little space for yachts. In June 2009 there were depths of only 2.5 meters in the approaches. Larger yachts beware! Limited mooring options are either alongside the small quay or anchoring off, although the harbour is shallow and very rocky.

Warning: There are lots of rocks on west side of the little harbor.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • Fuel - N/A
  • Water - N/A
  • Electricity - N/A

Laundry

N/A.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Marine Stores & Facilities

None.

Repairs

N/A.

Transportation

There are daily boats to Folegandros and Ios and ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

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

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:


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