Leros Ports
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Ports of Leros Island, Greece
This page shows all the major ports on the island of Leros.
Lakki
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This is the main harbor of the island. It is located on the W side of the island. Lakki (Λακκί) is a deep inlet and it is the largest harbor of the Dodecanese, affording all-round protection. On the NW side of the harbor there is small marina operated by Agmar. See Agmar Lakki Marina.
On the E side there is the Evros shipyard and marina, See Evros Leros Marina.
It is possible for a few yachts to anchor moor in front of the prominent old customs building, about 100 metres east of the Agmar Marina berths and clear of the alongside coastguard berth. Shelter is excellent here from the prevailing winds.
Finally, it is possible to anchor off in front of the town in depths of 5.0 – 6.0 metres. There may be some uncomfortable swell but with northerlies it is safe. The bottom is mud and provides good holding.
Lakki is an unusual town, not at all what one would expect from a Greek island capital. No narrow, cobbled streets and dazzlingly white buildings here, but rather broad, sweeping boulevards lined with monumental architecture from the days when Lakki was an Italian-owned showpiece from the Mussolini era. It’s a style of architecture that doesn’t appeal to everyone today, although one hopes its day will come before the remaining unrestored buildings are allowed to crumble into dust. Meanwhile, it reminds one of a De Chirico painting.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 2010 --Athene of Lymington 11:43, 6 July 2010 (UTC)
- August 2010 --Istioploos
 Lakki Marina |
 Quay of Lakki Marina |
Pandéli
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Pandéli (Παντέλι) or Panali is a small harbor on the E side of the island and, while very attractive, is normally full of fishing boats. At the harbour entrance (July 2009) is a sign indicating that the harbour is for fishing boats only, so if you visit here it would be wise to anchor off in the bay or go stern-to the rocky headland at Vromolithos, the adjoining bay, to avoid any possible confrontation.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2008 --Istioploos
- July 2010 --Athene of Lymington 14:12, 9 July 2010 (UTC)
 Pandéli & Vromolithos as seen from Kastro |
 The harbour and anchorage at Pandeli |
 Pandeli harbour |
Anchorages
See Leros Anchorages
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Charts
Please see Leros
Radio Nets
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The approaches to Leros are straightforward, most of the offshore islets being steep-to. If approaching the main harbour of Lakki from the north, however, be sure to avoid the group of above-water rocks extending about half a mile offshore just NW of the entrance.
Danger: With a strong meltemi there are violent gusts when entering the bays of Lakki and Alindas. Also, with strong southerlies there are gusts and large swells in the bay of Lakki.
Check-in facilities
See Marinas & Yacht Clubs below. There is a customs office on the quay in Lakki. I am not sure if this is formally a Port of Entry but I was able to clear out here in July 2011. --Nereus 09:19, 12 August 2011
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Yacht Services and Repairs
See Leros.
Offshore Islands
See Leros.
Things to do Ashore
Please see Leros
Routes/Passages To/From
See Leros
Cruiser's Friends
- Travels with S/Y Thetis Vasilis Riginos has been cruising Greek and Turkish waters for over 25 years, as well as having crossed the Atlantic. He winters his boat in Leros. He lives for 6-7 months of the year in Greece and is willing to help any fellow cruisers. Email: vasilis[AT]sy-thetis.org
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Leros (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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Names: Istioploos, Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington, Nereus |
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