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==Paxos (Port of Entry)==
==Paxos (Port of Entry)==
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[[Image:Greece_Paxoi_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Paxoi from Space<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
 
The two islands  Paxos and Anti-Paxos (together are known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paxoi Paxoi]) (Παξοί), Paxoi is the plural of Paxos. They are 7 nM south of [[Corfu]] (Kerkyra). These two island have become very fashionable with the tourists, especially with the Italians, and the charter fleets. In the summer they are crowded.
The two islands  Paxos and Anti-Paxos (together are known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paxoi Paxoi]) (Παξοί), Paxoi is the plural of Paxos. They are 7 nM south of [[Corfu]] (Kerkyra). These two island have become very fashionable with the tourists, especially with the Italians, and the charter fleets. In the summer they are crowded.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
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[[Image:Greece_Paxoi_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Paxoi from Space<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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* BA 203 Zakinthos to Paxoi
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* Imray-Tetra G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
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* NIMA 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
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* Greek 212 Othonoi I. to Amvrakikos Gulf- Kerkyra I. And Paxoi I. Inset: Northern Kerkyra Strait
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===Radio Nets===
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: 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
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: 203 Zakinthos to Paxoi
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
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; NIMA
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: 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
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; Greek
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: 212 Othonoi I. to Amvrakikos Gulf- Kerkyra I. And Paxoi I. Inset: Northern Kerkyra Strait
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==Radio Net===
''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Weather==
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* ''See  [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#Weather_and_Winds|Ionian Sea Weather]]''
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* ''Also see  [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#Currents_&_Tides|Ionian Sea Currents & Tides]]''
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==Approach and Navigation==
<font color="red">Danger:</font> On the E side of Paxos there are two reefs: '''Ifalos Paxoi''' and '''Ifalos Panayias'''.
<font color="red">Danger:</font> On the E side of Paxos there are two reefs: '''Ifalos Paxoi''' and '''Ifalos Panayias'''.
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Check-in facilities==
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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===Ports===
====Port Gaios====
====Port Gaios====
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|valign="top"|GPS: {{Coord|39|12.12|N|20|11.26|E|}}
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|valign="top"|[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|39|12.12|N|20|11.26|E|}}
Port Gaios is the harbor of Paxos. Despite the crowded conditions is an attractive little harbor. It efforts excellent shelter from the ''meltemi''.
Port Gaios is the harbor of Paxos. Despite the crowded conditions is an attractive little harbor. It efforts excellent shelter from the ''meltemi''.
Moor stern-to the quay or anchor off a little to the south. It is also posible to anchor in the north channel and take a stern line ashore to the N side of Ay. Nikolaos. The bottom is mostly sand with some weed and provides good holding.  In the summer season yachts are required to move from some parts of the quay by 0900 to make space for tripper boats from the mainland.   
Moor stern-to the quay or anchor off a little to the south. It is also posible to anchor in the north channel and take a stern line ashore to the N side of Ay. Nikolaos. The bottom is mostly sand with some weed and provides good holding.  In the summer season yachts are required to move from some parts of the quay by 0900 to make space for tripper boats from the mainland.   
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[[Image:Greece_Paxoi.jpg|250px|thumb|center|Aerial View of Port Gaios<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|[[Image:Greece_Gaios_h.jpg‎|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Port Gaios - [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=39.202&lon=20.187667&scale=10000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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|[[Image:Greece_Gaios_h.jpg‎|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Port Gaios<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Gaios.jpeg|left|thumb|350px|Gaios quay]] [[Image:Gaios2.jpeg|right|thumb|350px|Gaios harbour]]
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Image:Greece_Paxoi.jpg|Aerial View of Port Gaios<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Gaios.jpeg|Gaios quay<br/>''Click for larger view''
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Image:Gaios2.jpeg|Gaios harbour<br/>''Click for larger view''
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
====Port Lakka====
====Port Lakka====
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GPS: {{Coord|39|14.4|N|20|08.07|E|}}<br/>
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|valign="top"|[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|39|14.4|N|20|08.07|E|}}<br/>
Port Lakka is an almost landlocked bay on north of Paxos. It is open only to the north east and provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''. It is picturesque but very popular and liable to be crowded.
Port Lakka is an almost landlocked bay on north of Paxos. It is open only to the north east and provides good shelter from the ''meltemi''. It is picturesque but very popular and liable to be crowded.
Anchor in 2-4 m over sand/mud and weed. There is a small quay that can take about 6 yachts stern-too. The view from the lighthouse is very good.  Water and electricity available from the travel agent on the quay.
Anchor in 2-4 m over sand/mud and weed. There is a small quay that can take about 6 yachts stern-too. The view from the lighthouse is very good.  Water and electricity available from the travel agent on the quay.
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[[Image:Lakka3.jpeg|left|thumb|400px|Lakka anchorage]][[Image:Lakka2.jpeg|right|thumb|350px|Lakka Town]]
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[[Image:Lakka2.jpeg|center|thumb|300px|Lakka Town<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
====Port Longos====
====Port Longos====
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GPS: {{Coord|39|13.62|N|20|09.79|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|39|13.62|N|20|09.79|E|}}<br/>
Port Longos is a small anchorage on the east of Paxos between [[#Port_Lakka|Lakka]] and [[#Port_Gaios|Gaios]].  There is a small quay that can take 2-3 yachts stern-too in calm weather.  Village very pretty.
Port Longos is a small anchorage on the east of Paxos between [[#Port_Lakka|Lakka]] and [[#Port_Gaios|Gaios]].  There is a small quay that can take 2-3 yachts stern-too in calm weather.  Village very pretty.
<font color="red">Danger:</font> Be aware of the dangerous rock '''Ifalos Paxoi''' ESE of Longos.
<font color="red">Danger:</font> Be aware of the dangerous rock '''Ifalos Paxoi''' ESE of Longos.
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===Offshore Islands===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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None.
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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====Marine Stores====
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None.
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====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards====
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None.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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==Offshore Islands==
====Mongonisi====
====Mongonisi====
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GPS: {{Coord|39|11|N|20|12.21|E|}}<br/>
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|39|11|N|20|12.21|E|}}<br/>
The island of Mongonisi is at the S end of Paxos it forms an almost land-locked inlet. It can only be entered from from the north. The inlet provides an excellent shelter.
The island of Mongonisi is at the S end of Paxos it forms an almost land-locked inlet. It can only be entered from from the north. The inlet provides an excellent shelter.
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====Anti-Paxos====
====Anti-Paxos====
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[[Image:Greece_AntiPaxoi.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Aerial View of Anti Paxos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Greece_AntiPaxoi.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Aerial View of Anti Paxos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
There are two bays on the east side of the Anti-Paxos island. They are very popular lunch and swimming spots. They are crowded and noisy during the day.  In very calm weather a few yachts overnight here to enjoy the tranquility and clear water.
There are two bays on the east side of the Anti-Paxos island. They are very popular lunch and swimming spots. They are crowded and noisy during the day.  In very calm weather a few yachts overnight here to enjoy the tranquility and clear water.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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The [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh251.jsp?obj_id=732 Windmill of Paxos Island] is worth a visit.
The [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh251.jsp?obj_id=732 Windmill of Paxos Island] is worth a visit.
Also, in west side of Paxos there are several caves.
Also, in west side of Paxos there are several caves.
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* Fuel - In [[#Port_Gaios|Port Gaios]] there is gas station but several mini tankers will deliver.
 
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* Water - Very limited in [[#Port_Gaios|Port Gaios]].  Deliveries by mintanker.
 
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Internet/WiFi===
===Internet/WiFi===
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In 2009 there was free WIFI "Paxoi free" in Gaios
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* In 2009 there was free WIFI "Paxoi free" in Gaios
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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*  Many opportunities
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===Garbage Disposal===
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There are bins around the harbor and in several anchorages.
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===Transportation===
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* The Sea-plane service to [[Corfu]] was not working in 2009
* The Sea-plane service to [[Corfu]] was not working in 2009
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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* [[Cruising the Greek Ionian Sea]]
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paxoi Paxoi] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paxoi Paxoi] (Wikipedia)
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==References & Publications==
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''See [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#References_&_Publications|Ionian Sea]]''.
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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'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* July 1988 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:55, 18 July 2008 (MDT)
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* July 1988 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* August 2009 -- [[User:nereus|Nereus]]
* August 2009 -- [[User:nereus|Nereus]]
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 20:51, 5 February 2010

Contents

Paxos (Port of Entry)

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 39°12.12′N, 20°11.26′E
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 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet

The two islands Paxos and Anti-Paxos (together are known as Paxoi) (Παξοί), Paxoi is the plural of Paxos. They are 7 nM south of Corfu (Kerkyra). These two island have become very fashionable with the tourists, especially with the Italians, and the charter fleets. In the summer they are crowded.

Charts

Paxoi from Space
Click for larger view
BA
189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
203 Zakinthos to Paxoi
Imray-Tetra
G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
NIMA
54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
Greek
212 Othonoi I. to Amvrakikos Gulf- Kerkyra I. And Paxoi I. Inset: Northern Kerkyra Strait

Radio Net=

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12

Weather

Approach and Navigation

Danger: On the E side of Paxos there are two reefs: Ifalos Paxoi and Ifalos Panayias.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Port Gaios

World icon.png 39°12.12′N, 20°11.26′E

Port Gaios is the harbor of Paxos. Despite the crowded conditions is an attractive little harbor. It efforts excellent shelter from the meltemi.

Moor stern-to the quay or anchor off a little to the south. It is also posible to anchor in the north channel and take a stern line ashore to the N side of Ay. Nikolaos. The bottom is mostly sand with some weed and provides good holding. In the summer season yachts are required to move from some parts of the quay by 0900 to make space for tripper boats from the mainland.

Chart of Port Gaios - Chartlet
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Aerial View of Port Gaios
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Gaios quay
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Gaios harbour
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Anchorages

Port Lakka

World icon.png 39°14.4′N, 20°08.07′E

Port Lakka is an almost landlocked bay on north of Paxos. It is open only to the north east and provides good shelter from the meltemi. It is picturesque but very popular and liable to be crowded.

Anchor in 2-4 m over sand/mud and weed. There is a small quay that can take about 6 yachts stern-too. The view from the lighthouse is very good. Water and electricity available from the travel agent on the quay.

Lakka anchorage
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Lakka Town
Click for larger view

Port Longos

World icon.png 39°13.62′N, 20°09.79′E
Port Longos is a small anchorage on the east of Paxos between Lakka and Gaios. There is a small quay that can take 2-3 yachts stern-too in calm weather. Village very pretty.

Danger: Be aware of the dangerous rock Ifalos Paxoi ESE of Longos.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
In Port Gaios there is gas station but several mini tankers will deliver
Water
Very limited in Port Gaios. Deliveries by mintanker
Electricity
N/A (Not Available)

Offshore Islands

Mongonisi

World icon.png 39°11′N, 20°12.21′E
The island of Mongonisi is at the S end of Paxos it forms an almost land-locked inlet. It can only be entered from from the north. The inlet provides an excellent shelter.

Anchor in 2-4 m over sand and weed.

Anti-Paxos

Aerial View of Anti Paxos
Click for larger view

There are two bays on the east side of the Anti-Paxos island. They are very popular lunch and swimming spots. They are crowded and noisy during the day. In very calm weather a few yachts overnight here to enjoy the tranquility and clear water.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The Windmill of Paxos Island is worth a visit.

Also, in west side of Paxos there are several caves.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

  • Many attractive restaurants in Port Gaios and other ports.

Internet/WiFi

  • In cafés.
  • In 2009 there was free WIFI "Paxoi free" in Gaios

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • Many opportunities

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbor and in several anchorages.

Transportation

  • Hydrofoil to Igoumenitsa (mainland) and Corfu
  • The Sea-plane service to Corfu was not working in 2009

Routes/Passages To/From

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

References & Publications

See Ionian Sea.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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