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<div>Born in September of 1957 in Greece and currently working - since 2003 - in Vienna as social scientist for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights.<br />
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In August 2020 I and wife Patty bought 'Stroller', a Finnsailer 35 from 1972, currently being renovated.<br />
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I can provide some useful input on routes, anchorages and ports in Greece.</div>Ioannishttp://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/TilosTilos2018-07-31T18:22:40Z<p>Ioannis: /* Anchorages */</p>
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{{infobox | 36.41617| lon=27.38667<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilos Tilos] (Τήλος) or Telos is a fairly remote and off the beaten track island. It is not very picturesque but it is quiet and more true to its traditions than the more developed neighboring islands.<br />
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In the 1990's the mayor of Telos, a member of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenpeace ''Greenpeace''], banned all hunting on the island and declared it a wildlife refuge. Since then, there is an active environmental conscience on the island and it is known as the ''Green Island'' of the Dodecanese. The island has now been designated as a Special Protected Area under the European Birds Directive, since it hosts endangered species such as the Bonelli's eagle, Mediterranean shag and Eleanora's falcon. The island now manages the SPA itself, planting trees, rehabilitating natural springs and encouraging traditional cereal crops in order to protect the habitat for these species. Details of the programme, which is funded under the LIFE-Nature scheme of the European Commission, are available at the Tilos Information Centre 200m south of the harbour in Livadhia.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; BA<br />
: 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi<br />
; Imray-Tetra<br />
: G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey<br />
; NIMA<br />
: 54400 Samos to Rodhos<br />
; Greek<br />
: 451 Leros to Rhodos<br />
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==Weather==<br />
''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
* [[Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris]]<br />
* [[Cruising the Dodecanese Islands]]<br />
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==Islands==<br />
None.<br />
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==Communication==<br />
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12<br />
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 01 & 63<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
All approaches to Tilos are without danger but, with the ''meltemi'' there can be very strong gusts and the harbour should be entered with care. Once inside the harbour, shelter is good, although a slight swell can creep in during strong winds.<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
There are two anchorages in Tilos, the small harbor of Livádia and a cove at the N of the island.<br />
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===Ports===<br />
{{poi | lat=36.41617| lon=27.38667| zoom=15<br />
| type= harbour<br />
| name= Livádia<br />
| altname= Λιβάδια<br />
| portofentry= <br />
| image= Greece_Tilos_Livadia_h.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Livádia <br />
| text= Already one of the most yacht-friendly Greek harbours in the Aegean, Livadhia or Livádia is now even more so with the establishment in 2008 of ten laid moorings along the main quay. As a result, no anchoring in the harbour is now permitted. Yachts go bow or stern to the quay as directed by the friendly Dutch harbourmistress, Eddie, or – subject to ferry schedules – alongside the inside of the mole. Depths at the quay are just over 3 metres and alongside the mole between 6 and 7 metres. Water and electricity are available at all berths. The harbour gets very busy in July and August and it is wise to arrive early to be sure of a berth in those months. Once the harbour is full, yachts anchor off in the bay (although a swell sets in with moderate to fresh winds and with strong winds the anchorage can become untenable).<br />
* Update August 2017, Approximately half of the 8 or so berths (stern to) have laid lines. Those closest to the town must anchor. Others go alongside on the outer mole and raft up dependent on conditions (i.e. harbour master will raft up if needed). The Harbour is run by the very capable "Stefanos" (you'll hear him before you see him). He has a football whistle! Very helpful, besides Greek, speaks English and French very well. And, does a very good job of organising everyone. <br />
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{{Warning}} Anchoring off should be avoided during strong winds.<br />
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{{himage|Telos2.jpg|Livádia Harbor from the South}}<br />
{{himage|Telos1.jpg|Livádia Harbor from the East}}<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
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==Anchorages==<br />
{{poi | lat= 36.43163| lon=27.34675| zoom=14<br />
| type= anchorage<br />
| name=´Eristos<br />
| altname= Έριστος<br />
| image= Greece_Tilos_Eristos.jpg<br />
| imagetext= The beach of ´Eristos<br />
| text= ´Eristos is a fairly deep cove and offers good protection from the ''meletemi'' but it develops a rather uncomfortable swell. The beach is low key and very attractive. Few tavernas. <br />
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Anchor in 4-6 m depth. The bottom is sand very good holding.<br />
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UPDATE 2018 - JULY 2018 The swell can become a problem when trying to beach a dinghy as it is quite strong - I had to jump in the water to avoid the 3,4m dinghy from being thrown on the beach by the swell. So, excellent for a stop, but if thinking to go out check the swell! Two tavernas, one a hundred meters from beach and the other 200m. Simple, average food. -- [[User:Ioannis]]<br />
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The village of [[#Megalo_Chorio|Megalo Chorio]] is about a 40 minute walk from here.<br />
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{{Poi | lat=36.46| lon=27.33333| zoom=15<br />
| altname= Άγιος Αντώνιος<br />
| type= anchorage| name= Ayios Antónios<br />
| text= This cove is exposed to the N. }}<br />
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==Amenities==<br />
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|header|Facilities<br />
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|Water| [[#Livádia|Livádia]]: on the quay<br />
|Electricity| [[#Livádia|Livádia]]: on the quay (extra charge)<br />
|Toilets| Not available (N/A)<br />
|Showers| N/A<br />
|Laundry| N/A<br />
|Garbage| There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages<br />
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|header|Supplies<br />
|Fuel| N/A<br />
|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}<br />
|Chandlers| None<br />
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|header|Services<br />
|Repairs| N/A<br />
|Internet| In Internet cafés<br />
|Mobile connectivity| 3G in most of the island<br />
|Vehicle rentals| N/A<br />
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==Provisioning==<br />
There is very good bakery and several food stores in [[#Livádia|Livádia]].<br />
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==Eating out==<br />
* [[#Livádia|Livádia]]<br />
: {{mark |name= Armenon | type= eatingout | text=offers a slightly more creative version of Greek cuisine than most tavernas.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Trata | type= eatingout | text= is recommended.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Irina | type= eatingout | text= is also recommended.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Ilidi Rock Hotel| type= eatingout | text= Good value, home cooked food + sunbeds.}}<br />
* [[#Megalo_Chorio|Megalo Chorio]]<br />
: {{mark |name= To Kastro | type= eatingout | text= this restaurant is very popular and serves outstanding grilled meats.}}<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
There are ferries to Athens, twice a week, and hydrofoils to [[Kos]] and [[Rhodes]].<br />
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==Tourism==<br />
====History====<br />
[http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/tilos/tilos.html Telos] has had an interesting history. It seems that the island was connected to Asia Minor and elephants roamed its land. When the island was separated from the mainland around 10,000 years ago, the descendants of these elephants evolved into a more compact size. Remains of these small elephants have been excavated.<br />
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According to the mythology, the island was named after Telos the son of the sun [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Helius.html Helios] and Alia. Alia got sick and the dutiful son came to this island to find herbs to cure his mother's sickness. After she was cured he built a sanctuary dedicated to [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Apollo.html Helios-Apollo] and to [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Apollo.html Poseidon]. He became its first priest.<br />
In antiquity the island was fairly prosperous and had founded a colony in Sicily named ''Gela''. Telos was a member of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delian_league Delian League]. The island was famous for its export of perfumes. The poetess [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erinna Erinna] who was said to be a "female Homer" was from Telos. In the third century Telos was allied with [[Rhodes]]. In 226 BC there was an earthquake that destroyed part of its citadel, near today's Megalo Chorio. From 42 BC Telos came under the Romans.<br />
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During the middle ages Telos was known as ''Episcopi'' and was under the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Hospitallers Knights of St. John] from 1309 to 1522. It withstood several attacks by the Turks. Later [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Venice Venetians] and pirates raided the island. This continued as late as 1821 when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence revolutionary Greek] boats from [[Mykonos]] and [[Spetses]] raided it.<br />
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In 1912 Telos was occupied by the Italians, who called it ''Piscopi'', and then in 1943 by the Germans who destroyed all of the island's livestock. Finally, in 1948, along with the rest of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese], Telos was united with Greece.<br />
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====Places to Visit====<br />
=====Megalo Chorio=====<br />
Near Megalo Chorio is the Venetian castle, the Kastro, built on top of the ancient acropolis. The town is pretty, with whitewashed houses. There is a small museum with the bones of the miniature elephants. On July 28 and November 8, there is a festival here with local dances.<br />
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A few kilometers N of Megalo Chorio at the beach of Ayios Antónios there are the petrified remains of human skeletons of sailors caught in the lava of the [[Niseros_and_Yiali|Niseros]] eruption of 600 BC.<br />
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<center>Mikro Chorio</center><br />
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{{himage|Greece_Tilos_MegaloChorio1.jpg|From ´Eristos}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Tilos_MegaloChorio2.jpg|A Street}}<br />
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=====Mikro Chorio=====<br />
Along the road from Livathia to Eristos (Έρυστος), about an hour's walk, there is the deserted ghost village of Mikro Chorio. This is well worth a visit. There are two 15th century churches with frescoes. The village, which was the most populous in the island, was too remote from the sea and had no water. In older times people lived way inland because of the fear of the pirates, but as this fear receded the rational also went away. So, it was abandoned in 1950 and the inhabitants moved to harbor of Livádia. Now the only building that is not abandoned is a restored house that is being used as a bar/disco. It actually does look attractive. The marked "parking" area in this wasteland is kind of ludicrous. It is all very spooky!<br />
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A short distance from the village there is the cave where the bones of the pigmy elephants were found in 1971. These were supposedly the last elephants in Europe. They were killed around 4000 BC.<br />
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<center>Mikro Chorio</center><br />
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{{himage|Telos3.jpg|The Central Street}}<br />
{{himage|Telos4.jpg|Abandoned House}}<br />
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==Friends==<br />
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilos Tilos] (Wikipedia)<br />
* [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/tilos/tilos.html Telos]<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
A secure harbour - now even more so with the laid moorings - on one of the most beautiful islands in the Dodecanese. It is a joy to see the efforts being made to preserve the unique environmental features of the island for the benefit of the endangered bird species that inhabit it. You go to your grave a poorer man if you've never seen an Eleanora's falcon hunting dragonflies on the wing ... --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 11:04, 13 July 2009 (UTC)<br />
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[[Category:Islands - Greece]]</div>Ioannishttp://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/MandrakiMandraki2018-07-31T18:15:19Z<p>Ioannis: </p>
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Mandraki (Μανδράκι) is the only yacht harbor in Rhodes. The large commercial harbor just SE of Mandraki is closed to yachts. Mandraki is a good all year round shelter but it is also very crowded, year round and it is dominated by several charter and day-trip companies that operate from here. If you do find a spot (sometimes you may have to tie on the second tier) beware of fouled anchors.<br />
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{{image right|Rhodes_harb1.jpg |Entrance to the Harbor }}<br />
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Some yachts anchor outside on the E of the quay and take a long line to the rocks. That arrangement although safe can be quite uncomfortable from the wakes of the never stopping ferries. I prefer to go to Lindos and visit the city of Rhodes by ground transportation.<br />
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The new large [[Rhodes Marina]] south of the commercial harbor opened in 2016 and can accommodate Yachts. <br />
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==Charts==<br />
''See [[Rhodes#Charts|Rhodes]]''.<br />
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==Weather==<br />
''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
''See [[Rhodes#Passages|Rhodes]]''.<br />
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==Islands==<br />
* {{dest| Chalki | label = Chálki |i|h|a}}<br />
* {{dest | Alimnia | label= Alimniá |i|a}}<br />
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==Communication==<br />
''See [[Rhodes#Communication|Rhodes]]''.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
The approach to Mandraki is straightforward but be aware of the following:<br />
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* To the N of the harbor entrance there are shallow waters and reefs. Stay clear.<br/><br />
* When a south wind blows there an appreciable and possibly dangerous swell at the harbor entrance.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
[[Mandraki]] is a port of entry into Greece. The ''Limenarchio'' (Coast Guard) expects to be informed if you are entering Greece incoming from Turkey in VHF channel 12 or tel. +30 2410 27 365.<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
This is a very crowded harbor.<br />
* Navigo Agency +30 69792 86667 may be able to reserve a berth at modest cost. <br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
[[Rhodes Marina]]<br />
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==Anchorages==<br />
''See [[Rhodes#Anchorages|Rhodes]]''.<br />
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==Amenities==<br />
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|header|Facilities<br />
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|Water| on the quay<br />
|Electricity| on the quay<br />
|Toilets| N/A<br />
|Showers| N/A<br />
|Laundry| ''Express Laundry'' 5 Kosti Palama Str tel 22410 22514 is located just west of the harbour behind the old market building. E6/load wash and fold<br />
|Garbage| There are bins around the harbor<br />
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|header|Supplies<br />
|Fuel| on the town quay, if you can find room, otherwise jerry cans<br />
|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}<br />
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Several near Mandraki<br />
* ''Gerontis'', 11 Makrigianni Str is a very well stocked hardware with stainless and boat plumbing supplies<br />
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|header|Services<br />
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* Possible, ask at Mandraki.<br />
* ''Nereus Boatyard'' a little further on than Mandraki,near where al the ferries come in is very helpful. They are close to all the chandlers and industrial area. Our boat was there for 2 years and we lived on the hard for more than three months whilst refitting. Ablutions however are not too nice.<br />
|Internet| In Internet cafés<br />
|Mobile connectivity| Strong signal<br />
|Vehicle rentals| * Can be hired in Rhodes.<br />
* ''Butterfly Car Rental'' are one of the better ones. Go up the hill in the New Town passed all the eatieries, pizza, gios etc and turn right. About two shops past the big pharmacy.<br />
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==Provisioning==<br />
The are many large supermarkets within walking distance from Mandraki where you can find almost everything.<br />
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You can also order online at [http://www.abconline.gr www.abconline.gr] and your shopping can be delivered for no extra cost.<br />
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==Eating out==<br />
* Good food (''mezedes'') at ''Palia Istoria'' near the stadium.<br />
* Good Greek food at ''Louis'' (formerly Ellinikon) opposite the Casino.<br />
* Good Greek food at ''Christos'' (out of town).<br />
* It is worth to try ''Meraklis'' in the Old Town specializing in ''patsás'' (tripe) soup.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
* For within Greece see [[Rhodes#Transportation| Rhodes]].<br />
* In the summer there are daily ferries to [[Marmaris]], Turkey.<br />
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==Tourism==<br />
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|[[Image:Rhodes_twn1.jpg|250px]]<br /><small>The town of Rhodes</small><br />
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|[[Image:Rhodes3.jpg|250px]]<br /><small>The Walls of the Old Town</small><br />
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====Places to Visit====<br />
The [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=7029 town of Rhodes] (population about 60,000) is the largest in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese]. It is booming town with stores that cater to almost every taste.<br />
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Within the town is the Old Medieval Town of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Hospitaller#Knights_of_Cyprus_and_Rhodes Knights of St. John]. Within the Old Town it is worth visiting the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh2510.jsp?obj_id=5028 Palace of the Grand Masters] (Tues-Fri 8:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 8:00-15:00, Mon 12:30-19:00) and the various "inns". Just south of the medieval area is the former Turkish bazaar with several interesting mosques.<br />
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Also within the Old Town are several museums. The [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3312 Archaeological Museum] (Tues-Fri 8:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 8:00-15:00, Mon 12:30-19:00) houses the 3rd century statue of the ''Marine Venus'' (found in the sea) which gave the name to the well known autobiographical book of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Durrell Lawrence Durrell], the pretty 90 BC statue of the kneeling ''Aphrodite of Rhodes'', many vases, Mycenaean jewelry, and mosaics. The ''Byzantine Museum'' (Tues-Sun 8:30-15:00) has some frescoes and many icons. Finally the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=5101 Museum of Decorative Arts] (Tues-Sun 8:30-15:00) exhibits handicrafts and costumes from all of the Dodecanese.<br />
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Also worth visiting are the ''Municipal Art Gallery'' of Rhodes which houses works by some of the best known modern Greek artists such as: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstantinos_Maleas Maleas], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstantinos_Parthenis Parthenis], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photios_Kontoglou Kontoglou], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophilos_Hatzimihail Theophilos], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas], Vassiliou, Spyropoulos, Gaitis, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fassianos Fassianos], Kessanlis, Botsoglou, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yiannis_Moralis Moralis], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsarouchis Tsarouchis].<br />
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In the New Town there is also the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3431 Rhodes Aquarium] (9:00-12:00), the only aquarium in Greece, with sea turtles and many local fishes.<br />
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West of the town and on its highest spot is the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2599 Ancient Acropolis] of Rhodes and the Stadium.<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
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* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=7029 The town of Rhodes]<br />
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Hospitaller#Knights_of_Cyprus_and_Rhodes Knights of St. John]<br />
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3312 The Archaeological Museum]<br />
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2599 The Ancient Acropolis]<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
* {{Reference|Lawrence Durrell|Reflections on a Marine Venus: A Companion to the Landscape of Rhodes|Axios Press (May 1, 2009)|1604190094}}<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* MV Venturer, Mike and Laura have been in Rodos, Mandraki Harbour numerous times since 2006. Mike needs to get his Turkish visa from the Consul, due to his South African passport, as of 2009 no longer necessary, issued in Turkey. We love Rodos, its really alive and vibrant, yet magic and romantic. The people are friendly and helpful and the harbour/passport/customs people are always nice and agreeable, but Getting exit papers is a nightmare as the Port Authority and Customs/Passport control are at different ends of Mandraki, do it in Symi instead.<br /><font color=red>Only drawback is the Mandraki harbour which is always full in the season</font>. One has to arrive there early, no later than 10-1100 hrs in order to find an empty berth, if you are lucky. Never on a Friday as that is when the charter boats change hands. Beware of trying to moor where the charter boats are you will be chased away. When pleasant weather the harbour can be quite nice, but when there is a swell in the harbour even the oldest seadog feels squeamish.<br />There are a few yacht chandlers (groceries) in Mandraki who deliver to your yacht. There is also Spanos (kind of Spar) a great supermarket out of town who deliver to the yachts. Take a taxi or bus No 7. --[[User:Summercruise|Summercruise]] 11:53, 10 July 2009 (UTC)<br />
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* S/Y Salty Dog: My first time in Rhodes and I thought of trying Mandraki before the expensive new marina. I was shown a space comfortable enough for the chartered Lagoon 39 and was instructed to use both anchor, '''but not more than 25m as the mooring chain starts then''', and two mooring lines due to the meltemi blowing on our nose. Apparently Mandraki marina does not trust its own mooring lines... Charged a modest 25 euro, incl. unlimited water and electricity. Fuel was provided at reasonable price (1,59 euro) by tanker immediately. -- --[[User:Ioannis]]<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Greece]]</div>Ioannishttp://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/S%C3%BDmiSými2018-07-31T18:06:15Z<p>Ioannis: </p>
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{{infobox | lat=36.59017 | lon=27.839<br />
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| imagetext= Entering Yialós, Sými's Harbor<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symi Sými] or Sími or Syme (Σύμη) used to be off the beaten track and its harbor Yialos, is a jewel of a town with colorful houses built up the steep slopes. Unfortunately this lovely island has been "discovered." Now it is an "in" place and in the summer it is crowded and the lovely harbor now sports the usual bars with their loud music. On the other hand, many of the abandoned houses have been restored. In the last few years, however, the level of tourism has been upgraded, featuring some upscale restaurants and less loud bars, along with more restorations.<br />
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Symi along with [[Kalymnos]] and [[Chalki|Chálki]] is famous for its sponge divers and at the height of the sponge trace in the early 20th century was very wealthy. Sponge diving in Symi has been going on since ancient times.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; BA<br />
: 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi<br />
; Imray-Tetra<br />
: G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey<br />
; NIMA<br />
: 54400 Samos to Rodhos<br />
; Greek<br />
: 451 Leros to Rhodos<br />
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==Weather==<br />
''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
* [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]]<br />
* [[Cruising the Dodecanese Islands]]<br />
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==Islands==<br />
{{Poi |36|31.3|N|27|52.2|E|| type= island |name= Seskli Island |zoom= 14<br />
| text= Seskli Island is S of Sými. On the S side of the island there is an attractive deserted anchorage with good protection from the ''meltemi''. Anchor in 5-6 m over sand, good holding.}}<br />
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==Communication==<br />
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12<br />
* Olympia Radio - no signal<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
All approaches to Sými are without danger.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
[[Symi]] is a port of entry in/out Greece. Clear formalities at [[#Yialós|Yialós]].<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
Sými has one good harbor, [[#Yialós|Yialos]], and several very attractive anchorages.<br />
===Ports===<br />
{{Poi |lat=36.61648 |lon=27.83804 | type= harbour |name= Yialós |altname= Γιαλός |zoom= 17<br />
| portofentry= Yes<br />
| image= Greece_Symi_Yialos_h.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Yialós <br />
| text= Yialós or sometimes just Symi, is a beautiful harbor. While it is well protected from the ''meltemi'', it can become problematic with strong S winds. It is also a busy harbor and subject to considerable ferry wash. It is not an easy harbor for yachts because it is deep and its bottom of mud and rock does not always provide good holding.<br />
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It is best to moor side-to, if there is room, although this is unlikely in busy periods. Otherwise drop the anchor in around 15-20 m and after testing its holding come stern-to. Stay clear of the ferry and hydrofoil area. Anchor west of the Coast Guard on the north side or on the south side. >2.5m alongside. Often, there is an attendant who will direct you, catch your stern lines, and collect 5€ for his trouble. The harbourmaster office is 1/2 mile east on the south side of the harbour. The port is managed by the town hall, so normal Greece costs apply.<br />
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Water is provided by a Water man (his phone number is on the pillars). Sillcocks are locked and will be opened for 5€ (no matter the quantity). Electricity is provided by IP44 connections (red connector).<br />
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There are several good restaurants and good provision shopping.}}<br />
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{{image center|Symi.jpeg |The Harbor of Yialós |400px }}<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None.<br />
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==Anchorages==<br />
{{Poi |36|37.43|N|27|52.3|E| | type= anchorage |name= Ayia Marina | zoom= 16<br />
| image= Greece_Symi_AyMarina_h.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of yia Marina <br />
| text= There is an attractive anchorage behind the islet of Ayia Marina just S from the Cape Ayia Marina. Anchor in 4-5 m over sand. There is only a taverna here with umbrellas and beach chairs, otherwise it is very quiet. Very clear green water.}}<br />
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{{Poi | lat=36.61461 | lon=27.85762 | type= anchorage |name= Pédi |altname= Πέδη |zoom= 16<br />
| image= Greece_Symi_Pedi_h.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Pédi <br />
| text= Pédi or Péthi or Pédhi is a deep inlet S of Ayia Marina and Yialos. It affords good shelter from the ''meltemi'' although it can be gusty. You can either dock either side at the pier or anchor off in 6-10 m.<br />
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{{Note}}Cargo Ships berth regularly on the starboard side of pier looking to the land. Free to use. Alternatively, also free to use is anywhere along the northern sea wall. The bottom is sand and weed, good holding once through the weed.<br />
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There is a new (2015) cement pier in the north with about 4m depth: it is not completed (pillars are missing).<br />
There is a bus to to Yialós which seems to depart at half past each hour in summer (last from Yialos at 0:00). There is a mini market at the end of the pier and fuel tankers can deliver. Taverna. }}<br />
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{{Poi |lat=36.59742 |lon=27.87238 | type= anchorage |name= Thessalona |zoom= 15<br />
| text= This is a very beautiful cove with dramatic cliffs. It is well protected from the ''meltemi'' but it is very gusty. Anchor, in the middle of the cove, if possible, to allow for swinging, in 7-10 m over sand, avoid the patches of weed. Good holding.}}<br />
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{{Poi |36|34.9|N|27|51.88|E| | type= anchorage |name= Nanou-Maria |zoom= 15<br />
| text= This is also a lovely and large sandy cove. Despite what many pilot books say, it is a good and well protected anchorage. Anchor in 10-12 m near the shore over sand. Good holding. June 2017 - can get close into shore, use long lines to rocks on beach as many boats use this anchorage}}<br />
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{{Poi |36|34|N|27|51.8|E| | type= anchorage |name= Marathouda Bay |zoom= 17<br />
| image= marathouda_bay.jpg<br />
| imagetext= ''Beowulf'' at anchor for night <br />
| text= Marathouda Bay is about 3 nM S of Pédi. It is subject to gusts from the hills, but it is very attractive with just a small hamlet with bar. Anchor in 4-5 m on patchy sand and weed. June 2017 - weekends extemely busy with 20+ boats anchored on both N & South shore with long lines.}}<br />
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UPDATE 2018 - JULY 2018 - No boat anchored from 18:00 to next morning around 10:00. Excellent taverna on the beach if you do not mind 6-7 goats that come begging for some food ;-) The taverna owner allowed me to use either of his two moorings, which he claimed are secure (I also used anchor though). -- [[User:Ioannis]]<br />
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{{Poi |36|33.1|N|27|52.4|E| | type= anchorage |name= Faneromeni Bay |zoom= 15<br />
| text= Faneromeni Bay or Phaneromeni (Φανερωμένη) is a deep and narrow inlet 1 nM S of Marathouda Bay. No people. It too, is subject to strong gusts. Anchor at the head of the bay in 16 m. It is best to take 2 lines ashore to keep the boat in the middle of the inlet.}}<br />
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{{Poi |lat=36.55003 |lon=27.84521 | type= anchorage |name= Panormitis |altname= Πανορμήτης | zoom= 16<br />
| image=Greece_Symi_Panormitis_h.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Panormitis<br />
| text= Panormitis is a bay on the SW of the island. It is almost completely enclosed and offers good shelter in the prevailing northerly winds in a very pleasant environment. However, strong winds from W round to WNW can send in an unpleasant short swell and gusts will be experienced in the anchorage. Anchor wherever there is space in 5-7 metres. The bottom is sand and weed and once the anchor has penetrated it provides good holding. It is also possible to take a line to the N shore. Beware of bees. Water is not so clean.<br />
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Be aware that in the summer the pier is used by a big Ferry and another smaller Ferry.<br />
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The monastery is very famous but its buildings are not very attractive. There is a bad taverna ashore, a small market, and a good bakery. June 2017 - Taverna was inexpensive and served simple (and delicious) food. It's not haute cuisine but found it to be very good}}<br />
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{{himage|Greece_Symi_Pan1.jpg|Entering Panormitis}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Symi_Pan2.jpg|The Anchorage of Panormitis}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Symi_Pan3.jpg|Anchored on the S side}}<br />
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{{Poi |36|36.4|N|27|46.6|E| | type= anchorage |name= Ayios Emilianos |zoom= 15<br />
| image= Greece_Symi_AyEmil_h.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Ayios Emilianos<br />
| text= Ayios Emilianos is lovely cove on the W coast of the island. It is deserted save for the monastery. The cove provides some shelter from the ''''meltemi''''. Anchor in 8-10 m S of the headland.}}<br />
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{{Poi |36|37.4|N|27|49.2|E| | type= anchorage| name= Nimborios<br />
| text= Nimborios is a cove just N of Yialós. }}<br />
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==Amenities==<br />
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|header|Facilities<br />
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|Water| N/A (Not Available)<br />
|Electricity| [[#Yialós|Yialós]]: Community box a bit short on connections<br />
|Toilets| N/A<br />
|Showers| N/A<br />
|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}<br />
|Garbage| There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages<br />
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|header|Supplies<br />
|Fuel| [[#Yialós|Yialós]]: fuel dock on south side of harbour. Also tanker ready to re-fuel<br />
|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}<br />
|Chandlers| None, except a fishing supply store<br />
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|header|Services<br />
|Repairs| N/A<br />
|Internet| In Internet cafés<br />
|Mobile connectivity| 3G in most of the island<br />
|Vehicle rentals| [[#Yialós|Yialós]] motorbikes can be rented there<br />
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==Provisioning==<br />
There are several stores in [[#Yialós|Yialós]].<br />
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==Eating out==<br />
* [[#Yialós|Yialós]]<br />
: {{mark |name= Ellinikon| type= eatingout |text= recommended.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Manos | type= eatingout |text= (expensive) - total ''ripoff'' --[[User:Summercruise|Summercruise]] 10 July 2009 (UTC).}}<br />
: {{mark |name= 'Les Katerinettes| type= eatingout |text= recommended.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Neraida | type= eatingout |text= recommended.}}<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
There are twice a week ferries to Athens and daily hydrofoils to [[Kos]] and [[Rhodes]].<br />
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==Tourism==<br />
====History====<br />
According to the mythology the island was named after princess Symi, the daughter of the king of Rhodes Ialysos. She was abducted by Glaukos the famous builder of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Jason.html Jason's] [http://www.greece.org/poseidon/work/argonautika/argo.html Argo] who brought her to the island. Her descendants were renowned ship builders. According to another myth, the Titan [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prometheus Prometheus] modeled a man from clay from the island. This angered [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Zeus.html Zeus] so much, that he turned Prometheus into a monkey. Since then the word "simian" is connected with monkeys.<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelasgian Pelasgian] walls found in Chorio attest to the long history of the island. In the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliad Iliad], Homer tells how Symi mastered three ships which were led by king [Nireus Nireus]. In later times the island was part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorian_Hexapolis Dorian Hexapolis] (six cities) and dominated by Rhodes. The Romans fortified the acropolis at Chorio and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantines Byzantines] converted it into a fort. Later this fort was renovated by the Grand Master of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Hospitaller Knights of St. John], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foulques_de_Villaret Foulques de Villaret]. During the knight period the island prospered.<br />
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When the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottoman] sultan, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suleiman_the_Magnificent Suleiman the Magnificent], attacked Rhodes, the Symiotes avoided the attack by offering their most precious sponges for his harem. He granted the island some independence and made it into a free port. The island continued to prosper under the Ottomans and the islanders in turn sent to Istanbul sponges every year. After the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_revolution Greek revolution], some of the privileges were withdrawn but the island still remained prosperous.<br />
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The island was occupied by the Italians from 1912 until the second World War. During this period because the Italians closed the island to the Asia Minor markets and because of the competition from steam ships, the fortunes of Symi declined. Its population dropped from 23,000 to 600.<br />
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On May 8 1945 the treaty granting all of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese] to Greece was signed in Symi, and the island became part of Greece in 1948. [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/simi/simi.html Today], with tourism and with wealthy Athenians and Rhodians buying and reconstructing it old houses, the island is regaining its former wealth.<br />
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====Places to Visit====<br />
{| class="wikitable" align=right<br />
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|[[Image:Symi_twn.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>Chora in Sými</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Symi_Pan4.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Panormites Monastery</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Symi_Pan5.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>To the Bakery in Panormites</small><br />
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=====Yialós and Chorio=====<br />
Yialós is a very picturesque town with many colorful neoclassical buildings. Unfortunately, the [http://www.symi.gr/en/main.php?id=nautiko Nautical Museum] has been closed since the financial problems.<br />
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Nearby Chorio has many older houses. It can be reached from Yialós by climbing the 375 steps. At Chorio there is a [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3313 Museum] (open Tues -Sun, 10-2).<br />
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On top of Chorio is the Kastro, the site of the ancient and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine Byzantine] acropolis. Within the Kastro there is a post-Byzantine church with some icons and frescoes.<br />
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=====The Monastery of Taxiarchis Michael Panormites=====<br />
The Monastery of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel_Michael Archangel (Taxiarchis) Michael] at [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=5026 Panormites] is famous throughout the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecanese Dodecanese]. It is believed that when a seaman is in danger, wherever that may be, all he has to do is pray to Michael put some money in a bottle and toss it into the sea. Michael will protect the seaman and his boat while the bottle will eventually wash ashore here at Panormites. There thousands of bottles on display that have come from all over the world to attest this.<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia|Symi|Sými}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage|Symi|Sými}}<br />
* [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/simi/simi.html Simi]<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
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* September 2002 ([[#Yialós|Yialós]], [[#Ayia Marina|Ayia Marina]], [[#Thessalona|Thessalona]], [[#Nanou-Maria|Nanou-Maria]]) {{Istioploos2}}<br />
* July 2005 ([[#Pédi|Pédi]], [[#Yialós|Yialós]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* June 2008 ([[#Yialós|Yialós]]) --[[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]<br />
* July 2009 ([[#Yialós|Yialós]], [[#Marathouda Bay|Marathouda Bay]]) --[[User:Summercruise|Summercruise]] 08:08, 14 July 2009 (UTC)<br />
* August 2009 ([[#Panormitis|Panormitis]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* May 2010 ([[#Panormitis|Panormitis]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:40, 12 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
* July 2011 ([[#Pédi|Pédi]]) --[[User:Nereus|Nereus]]<br />
* June 2014 ([[#Yialós|Yialós]]) --[[User:Monterey|Monterey]] [[Image:Bermuda Icon.png]]<br />
* April 2015 ([[#Panormitis|Panormitis]]) --[[User:israelbenefraim|israeldenefraim]]<br />
* August 2015 ([[#Yialós|Yialós]], [[#Pédi|Pédi]], [[#Panormitis|Panormitis]]) --[[User:Francescor|Francescor]]<br />
* June 2017 ([[#Panormitis|Panormitis]], [[#Pédi|Pédi]], [[#Nanou-Maria|Nanou-Maria]], [[#Marathouda Bay|Marathouda Bay]]) --[[User:Speedbird|Speedbird]]<br />
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[[Category:Islands - Greece]]</div>Ioannishttp://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Niseros_and_YialiNiseros and Yiali2018-07-31T17:59:06Z<p>Ioannis: </p>
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nisyros Niseros] (Νίσυρος) or Nisyros, or Nisiros is an almost square shaped island with an active volcano whose caldera is about 4 km in diameter and is a "must visit"site. The island has an area of 41.6 km<sup>2</sup> and a diameter of 8 km. Legend has it that Niseros was a large boulder which during the battle of the [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Titanomachy.html Titans], [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Poseidon.html Poseidon] removed from [[Kos]] and hurled at the Titan Polyvotes, whom he crushed. Niseros is remote enough that several [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/tradition.html traditional customs] still prevail. If one is lucky, one can still come across musicians playing traditional music.<br />
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Most yachts head for the harbour of Pali roughly in the centre of the north coast. The ferry harbour of Mandraki further west is not really suitable for yachts.<br />
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[[#Yiali|Yiali]] (Γυαλί) is a small island is located 3 nmi NW of Niseros. The island is an active quarry but has a sheltered anchorage on the south side.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; BA<br />
: 3923 Niseros and Adjacent Islands<br />
; Imray-Tetra<br />
: G35 Dodecanese and the Coast of Turkey<br />
; NIMA<br />
: 54407 Nisos Kalymnos to Kadriga Burnu<br />
: 54408 NIsos Kos To Nisos Tilos<br />
; Greek<br />
: 42 Andros to Chalki Island<br />
: 452 Rhodos to Castelorizo<br />
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==Weather==<br />
''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
* [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]]<br />
* [[Cruising the Dodecanese Islands]]<br />
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==Islands==<br />
{{Poi <br />
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| type= island | name= Yiali |altname= Γυαλί <br />
| text= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyali Yiali] is a small island is located 3 nmi NW of Niseros. It is heavily quarried for pumice. There are two anchorages on the island: [[#Yiali Quarry Area|Quarry Area]] and the [[#Yiali SW Cove|SW Cove]].}}<br />
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{{himage|Greece_Niseros_Yiali.jpg|Yiali from the Castle of Niseros |300px}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Yiali_W.jpg|View from Yiali looking West |300px}}<br />
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==Communication==<br />
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2420 31 222 (Mandraki)<br />
* Olympia Radio - VHF no signal<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
The approach to Pali should be from the north, avoiding the extensive shoals in the bay immediately east of the harbour. You are turning beam on to the prevailing wind and swell to enter and care is needed if a strong meltemi is blowing. The orientation of the harbour entrance was changed in 2007 from north to east, which improved the shelter inside dramatically. However, the new entrance currently has depths of only 3.0 – 3.5 metres, so entry could be tricky with any easterly swell running. In July 2010 a dredger was moored in the entrance, so the depths here may improve shortly. <br />
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{{Caution}} While approaching the small island of Yiali be aware that about 0.5 nM SW of the island there is an underwater reef.<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
===Ports===<br />
There are only two ports in Niseros: Pali and the commercial [[#Mandraki|Mandraki]], which is unsuitable for yachts.<br />
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{{Poi |lat=36.61931|lon=27.17289 | type= harbour |name= Pali |altname= Πάλοι |zoom= 17<br />
| image= Palio.jpg | imagetext= Harbour plan Pali<br />
| text= [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Pali Pali] is the only harbour on the island suitable for yachts. Since the re-orientation of the harbour entrance in 2007, shelter here has improved significantly, the meltemi no longer sending in the uncomfortable swell of years past. The southern side of the harbour has been dredged and yachts can now moor either on the northern breakwater (about 10 spaces), or on the southern quay at the village (about 35 spaces); mooring is med moor w/anchor. All moorings have electricity and water.<br />
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Depths on the northern quay are about 2.75 metres. On the southern quay depths vary from 2.2 - 2.5 metres on the western arm (just east of the small motor boats) to 3.0 - 3.5 metres on the eastern arm (beyond the ‘elbow’ of the quay). Fishing boats moor alongside the eastern breakwater. There are water and electricity points on both the northern and southern quays (a charge of Euros 5 per day is made for each). Typical mooring charge for a 13 metre yacht is € 8 per night (June 2011) but there was no attendant in evidence (June 2011).<br />
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Important note: it has been reported as at March 2015 that the re-orientation of the harbour entrance has resulted in an unforeseen silting problem. The harbour is at present inaccessible to yachts of even moderate draft and the harbourmaster is turning visitors away until further notice. -- --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]<br />
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UPDATE: The dredging at the entrance to Pali Harbour has been completed as of 21 May 2015 and is now safe to enter.<br />
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UPDATE 2016 - As of May 2016 - Inside the harbour, there is 3 meters or more. At the entrance of the harbour, the deepest point is to the right as you enter. -- --[[User:EaglesNestNisyros|Eagle's Nest/Mike]]<br />
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UPDATE 2017 - July 2017 - Inside the harbour, there is 5+ meters on the north wall. At the entrance of the harbour on the left, note that it is extremely shallow less than one metre so stay middle-to-right on entry. Costs per day for 13m yacht are: Berth €6.50, €7 water, €3.50 electric. Both water & electric are always-on... Harbour Master generally comes around each day around 17:30 to check-in new arrivals. Nice inexpensive food in harbour. Eagles Nest car hire very helpful. Emborios village on hill has great restaurant called 'Balcony' -- --[[User:Speedbird]]}}<br />
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UPDATE 2018 - July 2018 - The Harbour Master was apparently either sacked or resigned: result no water is available, no berthing fees are collected, electricity is free of charge. Moor in front of one of the restaurants and they might allow you to have water from their tap (I was given more than 600 litres and had only breakfast for two). Someone from the municipality came in the evening turned on the water for an hour or so for two fishing boats and then closed it again. -- --[[User:Ioannis]]}}<br />
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{{himage|Greece_Niseros_Pali1.jpg|Pali, "new" harbour}}<br />
{{himage|Pali,Nisiros.jpg|Pali, harbour view}}<br />
{{himage|PalonNorth.jpg|Pali, the north quay}}<br />
{{himage|PalonSouth.jpg|Pali, the south quay}}<br />
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{{Poi |lat=36.61465 |lon=27.14105 | type= harbour |name= Mandraki |altname= Μανδράκι |zoom= 17<br />
| text= [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Mandraki Mandraki] (Μανδράκι) is the commercial harbor of Niseros. It is a very small harbor dominated by day-trip boats from [[Kos]]. When the ferry boat from [[Kos]] arrives the day-trip boats exit the harbor because there is not enough room! Yachts are discouraged in Mandraki. Go to [[#Pali|Pali]].}}<br />
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===Marinas===<br />
None.<br />
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==Anchorages==<br />
{{Poi |36|39.87|N|27|07.72|E| | type= anchorage |name= Yiali Quarry Area |zoom= 15<br />
| image = Greece_Nisyros_Quarry_Yiali_h.jpg<br />
| imagetext = Chart of Yiali Quarry Area<br />
| text= The water here while it provides good protection from the ''meltemi'', is polluted from the quarries. Anchor in 5.0-6.0 metre depths. The bottom is sand and provides good holding.<br />
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{{Warning}} Stay away from the Quarry loading area. }}<br />
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{{Poi |36|38.5|N|27|07|E| | type= anchorage |name= Yiali SW Cove | zoom= 15<br />
| image = Greece_Nisyros_SE_Yiali_h.jpg<br />
| imagetext = Chart of SE Cove in Yiali<br />
| text= This is very attractive, isolated, with crystal clear waters, and is also well protected from the meltemi. Sometimes fishermen anchor here and you may get some fresh fish. Anchor on sand in 4.5 m, very good holding.<br />
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{{Caution}} There many rocks in the area, navigate carefully.<br />
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==Amenities==<br />
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|header|Facilities<br />
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|Water| [[#Pali|Pali]]: immediately available on arrival on the quay 7 € (2017). Harbour Master will visit later in day<br />
|Electricity| [[#Pali|Pali]]: immediately available on arrival on the quay 3.50 € (2017). Harbour Master will visit later in day<br />
|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}<br />
|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}<br />
|Laundry| Possible at ''Aphrodite Taverna,'' Pali<br />
|Garbage| There are bins around the ports<br />
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|header|Supplies<br />
|Fuel| [[#Pali|Pali]]: there is station about 2 km from [[#Pali|Pali]], you will have to use jerry cans. Or call and small tanker will come to dock.<br />
|Bottled gas| {{Green|Give details on cooking gas (''Camping Gaz'', butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "N/A ".}}<br />
|Chandlers| Small Marine Store in Mandraki, Choris Onoma St.<br />
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|header|Services<br />
|Repairs| [[#Pali|Pali]]: ''Eagle's Nest'' offers maintenance and repair of yacht engines<br />
|Internet| Free municipal wifi in [[#Pali|Pali]]. Free WiFi also at several of the taverns and car rentals<br />
|Mobile connectivity| Good 3G signal in most of the island<br />
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* [[#Pali|Pali]]: ''Eagle's Nest'', Mike Zahariadis, offers Cars & Bikes. He is a New York returned native and his American wife, are particuraly friendly to yachtsmen<br />
* [[#Mandraki|Mandraki]]: several agencies.<br />
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==Provisioning==<br />
* In the town of [[#Mandraki|Mandraki]]<br />
* Small minimarket in [[#Pali|Pali]].<br />
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==Eating out==<br />
* [[#Emborio|Emborio]]<br />
: {{mark |name= ''Balcony''| type= eatingout |text= very good food and a fantastic view of the calsdera.}}<br />
* [[#Pali|Pali]]<br />
: {{mark |name= ''Aphrodite Taverna''| type= eatingout |text= excellent food and free wifi.}}<br />
* [[#The Town of Mandraki|The Town of Mandraki]]<br />
: {{mark |name= ''Kleanthis Taverna''| type= eatingout |text= on the waterfront.}}<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
Ferries to [[Kos]].<br />
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==Tourism==<br />
====Places to Visit====<br />
=====Caldera=====<br />
The most interesting site to see on the island is the caldera. It is located about 30 km from [[#Pali|Pali]]. The caldera is about 4 km in diameter and there are paths leading to several craters. They are spectacular! Wear good shoes because the ground is rough and hot.<br />
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{{himage|Greece_Nisyros_Volc1.jpg|The large crater}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Nisyros_Volc2.jpg|From inside the Caldera}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Nisyros_Volc3.jpg|Another view of the Caldera}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Niseros_Embr.jpg|Caldera from the ''Balcony'' in Emborio}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Nisyros_Caldera1.jpg|Caldera from the South}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Nisyros_Caldera2.jpg|Caldera from the Nikiá}}}<br />
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=====Emborio=====<br />
{{image right|Greece_Nisyros_Emborio.jpg |The Village of Emborio }}<br />
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[http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/towns.html#Emborios Emborio] (Εμποριό) is a small village on the main road leading to the caldera. Here is a small restaurant, the ''Balcony'', which not only serves excellent food but its balcony affords the most breathtaking view of the caldera. There is a placard informing us that this was the exact spot where during World War II the Germans killed a local Greek officer and member of the resistance.<br />
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=====Nikia=====<br />
The village of Nikiá (Νικιά) sits on the southern rim of the volcano and also has spectacular views down into the caldera. The village has a lovely main square with dazzlingly white buildings enfolding a black and white pebble mosaic. There are several restaurants offering lunch with a view. There is a steep path from here which winds past the monastery of Ioannis Theologos on the rim and down into the caldera itself.<br />
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There is a new and well displayed [http://www.greeka.com/dodecanese/nisyros/nisyros-museums/volcanological-museum.htm volcanological museum], well worth a visits.<br />
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{{himage|Greece_Nisyros_Nikia.jpg|The Village of Nikiá}}<br />
{{himage|Nikaia.jpg|Nikiá, The main square}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Nisyros_NikiaMuseum.jpg|The Volcano Museum}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Nisyros_Nikia_Street.jpg|Nikiá, A Street}}<br />
{{himage|Ioannis.jpg|The monastery of Ioannis Theologos}}<br />
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=====The Town of Mandraki=====<br />
Mandraki is an attractive town with a very well preserved Mycenaean fortress on the hill above the town, which is well worth the climb. Also worth a visit is the beautiful small 14th century monastery of the Virgin of the Cave, which was built over a natural cave on a crag at the end of village. The church inside has an impressive collection of icons.<br />
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{{himage|Greece_Niseros_Mandr2.jpg|Mandrake, a house|200px}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Niseros_Mandr3.jpg|Mandrake, a street|200px}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Niseros_Mandr4.jpg|Mandrake, house interior|200px}}<br />
{{himage|Greece_Niseros_Mandr5.jpg|Mandrake, a street scene|200px}}<br />
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=====The Castle=====<br />
{{image right|Greece_Niseros_Castle1.jpg |The Castle }}<br />
{{image right|Greece_Niseros_Castle2.jpg |Inside the Castle }}<br />
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Over Mandraki is a substantial 4th century BC castle. The castle is in excellent condition with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclopean_masonry Cyclopean masonry] and many towers. It is definitely worth a visit.<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia|Nisyros|Nisyros}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage|Nisyros|Nisyros}}<br />
* [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/dodecanese/nissiros/tradition.html Nisyros Customs]<br />
* {{wikipedia|Gyali|Yiali}}<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
* The harbour at Pali is vastly improved and is already a popular port of call for yachts cruising the Southern Dodecanese. However, it remains largely unspoilt and has not lost its charm --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 15:22, 5 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
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* September 2008 ([[#Pali|Pali]]) --[[User:Obarut|Obarut]]<br />
* July 2010 ([[#Pali|Pali]], [[#Mandraki|Mandraki]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 15:12, 5 July 2010 (UTC)<br />
* September 2011 ([[#Pali|Pali]]) --[[User:Nereus|Nereus]]<br />
* May 2012 ([[#Pali|Pali]]) --[[User:Blome|Blome]]<br />
* June 2012 ([[#Pali|Pali]], [[#Mandraki|Mandraki]], [[#Quarry Area|Yiali, Quarry Area]], [[#SW Cove|Yiali, SW Cove]]) {{Istioploos2}}<br />
* May 2014 ([[#Pali|Pali]]) --[[User:Straitshooter|Straitshooter]]<br />
* July 2017 ([[#Pali|Pali]], [[#Yiali|Yiali]]) --[[User:Speedbird|Speedbird]]<br />
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