Diaporos Island
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 Chart of the Diaporos Region |
The region of Diaporos or Dhiaporos (Διάπορος) or Dhimitri island is a yachtsman's paradise. There several deserted landlocked coves surrounded by pine trees and sandy beaches. There are many reefs where one can snorkel in the clear water.
Charts
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- Greek
- 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approach to the region is either from the S Passage through the narrow channel between Diaporos Island and Cape Xifaras or through the wider N Passage between the NE of Diaporos and the Peristeri Islands.
Warning: A good detailed chart and a lookout are necessary because of the many reefs surrounding both passages.
Berthing
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Krifos Bay
Krifos Bay is on the N side of Diaporos Island. Proceed between Ambelisti Island and Cape Kokakies. The bottom is sand, good holding.
Anchor as far south as the head of the bay in about 6m or down to 3m within about 60 m of that point in the arc to the west through south and around to the north-east.
There are other suitable anchoring points in the bay.Koumaroudes Bay
Mesopanayia Bay
Dimitriaki Bay
Ayios Nikolaos
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | N/A (Not Available) |
| Electricity | N/A |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Trash cans in Ayios Nikolaos |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Ayios Nikolaos: there is a fuel station, you have to use jerry cans |
| Bottled gas | N/A |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | N/A |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Ayios Nikolaos [[Diaporos Island#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] Limited supplies.
Eating out
- There are a few tavernas here.
Transportation
There are busses from Ayios Nikolaos to Thessaloniki.
Tourism
Nice walks.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Diaporos Island at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Diaporos Island and this page's details validated:
- May 1991 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- July 2011 --Yachtbillabong
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