Syrna

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Syrna (Σύρνα) or Ayios Yiannis (Άγιος Γιάννης) or Sirina or Seirina (Σειρήνα) or is small island with an area of about 4 km². It located about 40 nmi S of Astypalea and SE of Anafi.

Charts

BA

1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa

Imray-Tetra

G32 Eastern Sporades, Dodecanese & the Coast of Turkey

G34 Southern Cyclades

NIMA

54412 Nisos Amorgos & Plans in Astipalaia

Greek

42 Andros to Chalki Island

Radio Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
• Olympia Radio - VHF channel 23

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Syrna are straight forward, without dangers.

Berthing Options

Ports

None.

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The water is very clear

Entering Syrna

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

There is only one good summer anchorage, a double bay at the S side of the island. The shoreline is mostly quite steep. The best place to anchor is at the northern extremity where we were at a depth of about 8 meters. Shore lines are a must with a strong meltemi but it is difficult to find rocks to tie to, especially if you go in at might. If one goes in during the day it would be better to anchor a bit further in with a stern anchor and 2 lines from the bow to the head of the inner bay. The bay on the west side, whose opening faces north, is an attractive anchorage and would be good for calm weather or southerlies but is no good for the usual summer conditions.

Offshore Islands

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Things to do Ashore

You can hike, swim, and maybe fish.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, 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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Syrna Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Greece.

Personal Notes

• Syrna is bleak island. --Istioploos

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• Elias Vassiliades cruising friend of --Istioploos
• August 2012 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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