Pharmakonisi
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Revision as of 23:08, 14 May 2016
Pharmakonisi
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Pharmakonisi or Farmakonisi (Φαρμακονήσι), the ancient Pharmakusa, is the small island where Julius Caesar was held captive for ransom by pirates. After he was ransomed, he returned with the Roman fleet, captured and crucified his former captors. On the island here are the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and of a small Byzantine church, dedicated to St. George. Now the island is uninhabited save a company of Greek soldiers. They have established a lookout, mostly for illegal immigrants, in the ruins of the Roman bath.
The church is not very remarkable but there is a good view which makes the 20 minute walk worthwhile.
Warning: Unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is not allowed.
Charts
- BA
- 1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
- NIMA
- 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
- 54403 Samos Strait to Nisos Kalolimnos
- Greek
- 422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Islands
None.
Approaches to Pharmakonisi are straightforward.
Communication
- Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Berthing
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Pharmakonisi
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There is only one cove that offers some protection from the meltemi. Anchor at 5 m depth, reasonable holding. Sometimes the wind can shift to the E, in which case you should take a shore line to the rocks.
Warning: The Greek army may not allow a non-Greek flagged boat to spend the night here. Also, the unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is prohibited.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
The Anchorage in Pharmakonisi |
Aerial View of Pharmakonisi |
Tourism
The only interest is to see the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and walk to the small Byzantine church, dedicated to St. George
Grocery & Supply Stores
None.
Eateries
None.
Internet/WiFi
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
N/A.
Transportation
N/A.
Routes/Passages To/From
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
- Pharmakonisi (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?
- Spending the night here is uncomfortable because of the constant coming and going of patrol boats --Istioploos
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Date of member's last visit to Pharmakonisi and this page's details validated:
- August 1997 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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