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==Vathi (Port of entry)==
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Vathi or Vathy (Βαθύ) or Samos is the harbor of the provincial capital of the island of [[Samos]]. It is in a large and beautiful bay but unfortunately the actual harbor is polluted and open to N and NW ''meltemi''.
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Vathi or Vathy (Βαθύ) or Samos is the harbor of the provincial capital of the island of [[Samos]]. It is in a large and beautiful bay but unfortunately the actual harbor is polluted and open to N and NW ''meltemi''.  
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''See also [[Samos]]''.
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''See also [[Samos]]''.  
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[[Image:7501033.jpg‎|200px|thumb|center|Samos Vathi<br/>''Click for larger view']]
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==Charts==
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[[Image:Greece_Samos_Vathy_h.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Chart of Vathy (Samos) Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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''See [[Samos#Charts|Samos]]''
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== Charts ==
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==Radio Nets==
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[[Image:Greece Samos Vathy h.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]  
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 or tel. +30 2730 23 318
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Samos#Charts|Samos]]''  
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''See [[Samos#Weather|Samos]]''
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==Approach and Navigation==
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== Radio Nets ==
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''See [[Samos#Approach_and_Navigation|Samos]]''
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==Check-in facilities==
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''Also see [[HF Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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There are no check-in facilities.  An officer from the Coast Guard will appear and ask you to go to their office and pay the harbor dues.
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There is a very secure small marina but it cannot accommodate a yacht longer than 9 m. The bottom is soft mud which does not provide very good holding.
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*Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 or tel. +30 2730 23 318
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The most protected area is at the NE but if the wind changes from the S, as sometimes it does in the summer, there is a strong and potentially dangerous fetch. One can moor alongside or stern-to on the quay near the mole. The trouble is that it is too close to the ferries and to avoid fouling the anchor rode with the ferries the scope has to be uncomfortably short. It is best, to use 2 anchor, the second one holding the boat against the S wind.
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== Local Weather ==
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It is also possible to anchor off-shore, but still under the protection of the mole, which was expanded in 1998. Again use 2 anchors.
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''See [[Samos#Weather|Samos]]''
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With strong S winds it is best to anchor off at the SE side of the bay.
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== Approach and Navigation ==
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Vathi is a port of entry into Greece. The ''Limenarchio'' (Coast Guard) expects to be informed if you are entering Greece incoming from Turkey. They usually object to a boat staying here more than a few days.
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''See [[Samos#Approach_and_Navigation|Samos]]''  
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The Post Office is a few blocks SW of the marina.
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== Check-in facilities ==
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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There are no check-in facilities. An officer from the Coast Guard will appear and ask you to go to their office and pay the harbor dues.  
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The nearest marina is the [[Pythagorio_Marina|Samos Marina]] in [[Pythagorio]].
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==Anchorages==
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There is a very secure small marina but it cannot accommodate a yacht longer than 9 m. The bottom is soft mud which does not provide very good holding.
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* [[Samos#Nisi|Nisi]]
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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The most protected area is at the NE but if the wind changes from the S, as sometimes it does in the summer, there is a strong and potentially dangerous fetch. One can moor alongside or stern-to on the quay near the mole. The trouble is that it is too close to the ferries and to avoid fouling the anchor rode with the ferries the scope has to be uncomfortably short. It is best, to use 2 anchor, the second one holding the boat against the S wind.  
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====Marine Stores====
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There two chandlery stores in Vathi:
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*  The ''Kapnoulas'' store is right next to the winery near the commercial port.
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*  The second one is  W of the small marina along the main waterfront road.
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====Repairs/Yards====
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It is also possible to anchor off-shore, but still under the protection of the mole, which was expanded in 1998. Again use 2 anchors.  
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There is a small yard near the Commercial Port.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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With strong S winds it is best to anchor off at the SE side of the bay.  
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; Fuel
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: Fuel is delivered, theoretically, by a small tanker but it is very hard to arrange. The closest gas station is a few blocks N of the small marina.
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; Water
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: Water outlets have being installed but are still not always operational. For service call Mr. Sideris at +30 6977 002 860
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; Electricity
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: Electricity outlets have being installed but are still not always operational. For service call Mr. Sideris at +30 6977 002 860
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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Vathi is a port of entry into Greece. The ''Limenarchio'' (Coast Guard) expects to be informed if you are entering Greece incoming from Turkey. They usually object to a boat staying here more than a few days.  
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===Tourism===
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[[Image:Samos_Kouros.jpg|199px|thumb|right|The Kouros of Samosr<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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The most important point of interest here is the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3311 Archaeological Museum] which exhibits the famous [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kouros Samian Kouros] a very beautiful archaic statue.
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A walk in the old town Ano Vathy (Άνω Βαθύ - Upper Vathy) with its old island houses is worth your while.
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The Post Office is a few blocks SW of the marina.
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== Marinas &amp; Yacht Clubs ==
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The nearest marina is the [[Pythagorio Marina|Samos Marina]] in [[Pythagorio]].
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== Anchorages ==
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*[[Samos#Nisi|Nisi]]
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== Yacht Repairs and Services ==
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==== Marine Stores ====
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There two chandlery stores in Vathi:
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*The ''Kapnoulas'' store is right next to the winery near the commercial port.
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*The second one is W of the small marina along the main waterfront road.
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==== Repairs/Yards ====
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There is a small yard near the Commercial Port.
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==== Fuel, Water, &amp; Electricity ====
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;Fuel
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:Fuel is delivered, theoretically, by a small tanker but it is very hard to arrange. The closest gas station is a few blocks N of the small marina.
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;Water
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:Water outlets have being installed but are still not always operational. For service call Mr. Sideris at +30 6977 002 860
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;Electricity
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:Electricity outlets have being installed but are still not always operational. For service call Mr. Sideris at +30 6977 002 860
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== Tourism and Things to do Ashore ==
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=== Tourism ===
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[[Image:Samos Kouros.jpg|thumb|right|199px]] The most important point of interest here is the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3311 Archaeological Museum] which exhibits the famous [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kouros Samian Kouros] a very beautiful archaic statue.
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A walk in the old town Ano Vathy (Άνω Βαθύ - Upper Vathy) with its old island houses is worth your while.  
A visit to the small wine museum at  
A visit to the small wine museum at  
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===Laundry===
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=== Laundry ===
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* There is a coin-operated laundry in the inner street parallel to the harbor
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* Also there is attended laundry in the same street Wine Cooperative (''Enosis'') at the ''Malagari'' district is worth your while. You can sample and buy there a large variety of Samian wines.
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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*There is a coin-operated laundry in the inner street parallel to the harbor  
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* There many food stores in nner street parallel to the harbor
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*Also there is attended laundry in the same street Wine Cooperative (''Enosis'') at the ''Malagari'' district is worth your while. You can sample and buy there a large variety of Samian wines.
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* There is a supermarket near the Town Hall
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* There is a supermarket inside the Wine Cooperative (''Enosis'') at the ''Malagari'' district
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* One can buy Samian wine and ouzo at much better prices than in town at the Wine Cooperative (''Enosis'') at the ''Malagari'' district
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===Eateries===
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=== Grocery &amp; Supply Stores ===
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* The best Samian food is in the small taverna ''Tasos'' in Ano Vathy.
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* There are many restaurants, most of them mediocre and overpriced
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* The best values is a modest restaurant the ''Kotopoula'' specializing in grilled chicken in the ''Prosphigika'' district of Vathi.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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*There many food stores in nner street parallel to the harbor
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There are several Internet Cafés.
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*There is a supermarket near the Town Hall
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*There is a supermarket inside the Wine Cooperative (''Enosis'') at the ''Malagari'' district
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*One can buy Samian wine and ouzo at much better prices than in town at the Wine Cooperative (''Enosis'') at the ''Malagari'' district
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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=== Eateries ===
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* There are many agencies, [http://www.travel-to-samos.com/rentacar/samostown/aramis/ Aramis] is very friendly to cruisers.
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===Garbage Disposal===
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*The best Samian food is in the small taverna ''Tasos'' in Ano Vathy.
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There are bins along the harbor and in the town.
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*There are many restaurants, most of them mediocre and overpriced
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*The best values is a modest restaurant the ''Kotopoula'' specializing in grilled chicken in the ''Prosphigika'' district of Vathi.
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===Transportation===
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=== Internet/WiFi ===
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There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.
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''See [[Samos#Transportation|Samos]] for transportation to elsewhere.''
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There are several Internet Cafés.  
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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=== Motorbike &amp; Car Rentals ===
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See:
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]
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* [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]]
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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*There are many agencies, [http://www.travel-to-samos.com/rentacar/samostown/aramis/ Aramis] is very friendly to cruisers.
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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=== Garbage Disposal ===
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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==External Links==
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There are bins along the harbor and in the town.
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Links to relevant websites.
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* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3311 Archaeological Museum]
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=== Transportation ===
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* [http://www.travel-to-samos.com/rentacar/samostown/aramis/ Aramis Car Rental]
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There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.  
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''See [[Samos#Transportation|Samos]] for transportation to elsewhere.''
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== Routes/Passages To/From ==
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See:
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*[[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]  
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*[[N - S Passages in East Aegean]]
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== Cruiser's Friends ==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.  
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== Forum Discussions ==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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== External Links ==
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===References & Publications===
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Links to relevant websites.  
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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*[http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3311 Archaeological Museum]
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*[http://www.travel-to-samos.com/rentacar/samostown/aramis/ Aramis Car Rental]
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==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* October 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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==Personal Notes==
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=== References &amp; Publications ===
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I have a summer house in Kalami near Vathi. If I can be of any assistance please contact me --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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See [[Greece#References_.26_Publications|Greece]].
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== Last Visited &amp; Details Checked (and updated here) ==
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop &amp; this page's details validated'':
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*October 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece Icon.png]]  
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== Personal Notes ==
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I have a summer house in Kalami near Vathi. If I can be of any assistance please contact me --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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Vathi (Port of entry)

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Vathi or Vathy (Βαθύ) or Samos is the harbor of the provincial capital of the island of Samos. It is in a large and beautiful bay but unfortunately the actual harbor is polluted and open to N and NW meltemi.

See also Samos.

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Contents

Charts

Greece Samos Vathy h.jpg

See Samos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 or tel. +30 2730 23 318

Local Weather

See Samos

Approach and Navigation

See Samos

Check-in facilities

There are no check-in facilities. An officer from the Coast Guard will appear and ask you to go to their office and pay the harbor dues.

There is a very secure small marina but it cannot accommodate a yacht longer than 9 m. The bottom is soft mud which does not provide very good holding.

The most protected area is at the NE but if the wind changes from the S, as sometimes it does in the summer, there is a strong and potentially dangerous fetch. One can moor alongside or stern-to on the quay near the mole. The trouble is that it is too close to the ferries and to avoid fouling the anchor rode with the ferries the scope has to be uncomfortably short. It is best, to use 2 anchor, the second one holding the boat against the S wind.

It is also possible to anchor off-shore, but still under the protection of the mole, which was expanded in 1998. Again use 2 anchors.

With strong S winds it is best to anchor off at the SE side of the bay.

Vathi is a port of entry into Greece. The Limenarchio (Coast Guard) expects to be informed if you are entering Greece incoming from Turkey. They usually object to a boat staying here more than a few days.

The Post Office is a few blocks SW of the marina.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The nearest marina is the Samos Marina in Pythagorio.

Anchorages

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

There two chandlery stores in Vathi:

  • The Kapnoulas store is right next to the winery near the commercial port.
  • The second one is W of the small marina along the main waterfront road.

Repairs/Yards

There is a small yard near the Commercial Port.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Fuel is delivered, theoretically, by a small tanker but it is very hard to arrange. The closest gas station is a few blocks N of the small marina.
Water
Water outlets have being installed but are still not always operational. For service call Mr. Sideris at +30 6977 002 860
Electricity
Electricity outlets have being installed but are still not always operational. For service call Mr. Sideris at +30 6977 002 860

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Samos Kouros.jpg
The most important point of interest here is the Archaeological Museum which exhibits the famous Samian Kouros a very beautiful archaic statue.

A walk in the old town Ano Vathy (Άνω Βαθύ - Upper Vathy) with its old island houses is worth your while.

A visit to the small wine museum at

Laundry

  • There is a coin-operated laundry in the inner street parallel to the harbor
  • Also there is attended laundry in the same street Wine Cooperative (Enosis) at the Malagari district is worth your while. You can sample and buy there a large variety of Samian wines.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • There many food stores in nner street parallel to the harbor
  • There is a supermarket near the Town Hall
  • There is a supermarket inside the Wine Cooperative (Enosis) at the Malagari district
  • One can buy Samian wine and ouzo at much better prices than in town at the Wine Cooperative (Enosis) at the Malagari district

Eateries

  • The best Samian food is in the small taverna Tasos in Ano Vathy.
  • There are many restaurants, most of them mediocre and overpriced
  • The best values is a modest restaurant the Kotopoula specializing in grilled chicken in the Prosphigika district of Vathi.

Internet/WiFi

There are several Internet Cafés.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • There are many agencies, Aramis is very friendly to cruisers.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins along the harbor and in the town.

Transportation

There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.

See Samos for transportation to elsewhere.

Routes/Passages To/From

See:

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

Links to relevant websites.


References & Publications

See Greece.


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

Personal Notes

I have a summer house in Kalami near Vathi. If I can be of any assistance please contact me --Istioploos


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