Arki and Marathi

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Arki and Marathi

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	37°22.7′N, 26°44.1′E
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	Local chartlet

Arki (Αρκοί) is a small island with about 47 inhabitants all in one hamlet with a small harbor. It is not a very tall island. Most of the inhabitants raise animals: sheep, goats, cows, and a few horses.

Marathi (Μαράθι) is an even smaller island with about 10 inhabitants.

Charts

Satellite View of Arki & Marathi
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BA

2682 Kolpos Patalion to Nisos Nisiros

3927 Patmos, Arki and Lipso

Imray-Tetra

G34 Southern Cyclades

NIMA

54400 Samos to Rodhos

Greek

423 Paros to Astypalia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 22470 31 231 (Patmos)
• Olympia Radio - VHF channels 24 & 25
• GSM/GPRS - Weak voice (Vodafone) but good (Cosmote) signal in Marathi. There is no Vodafone signal in Glipapas and Steno but if you climb up the road the signal is good, but there good (Cosmote) signal

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches are straightforward, but with a strong meltemi there can be very strong gusts in the channel between Arki and Marathi.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

There are several coves but only one harbor, Port Augusta.

Ports

Port Augusta

37°22.7′N, 26°44.1′E The small harbor of Port Augusta, is at the SW of the island. There is a light (Fl R 3s 3M) at the N entrance. It is very well protected from all the winds. There is a small quay where one can moor either stern-to, alongside. In the summer there is seldom room as a flotilla from Patmos uses it. There are 3 very modest tavernas and a miniscule provision store. Port Augusta Click for larger view

Chart of Port Augusta Click for larger view

Anchorages

Just south of Port Augusta there are two small inlets known as Steno and Glipapas. They are both well protected from the meltemi but open to the S. With the meltemi, there can be very strong gusts at the entrance to the inlets.

Steno

37°22.4′N, 26°44.27′E Steno (Στενό) or Porto Stretto is very narrow and shallow at its end. Anchor facing SE and take a shore line in the rocks at the NW shore. The new taverna Steno has set three moorings, marked by floating white cans but only the first one is usable by some S/Y since it is at a depth of only 2 m, the other two are in swallower waters. It is available for visiting yachts. It is free of charge, however, there is a moral obligation to have at least one meal at the establishment. The proprietors Angeliki, Fanourios, and their grown son Isidoros (Sideris) are very friendly.

Chart of Steno Click for larger view

Glipapas

37°22.32′N, 26°44.37′E Glipapas (Γλίπαπας) or Porto Grosso is a favorite. Anchor right over the sand patch at 3-5 m and let out plenty of chain. It gets very deep, over 10 m, quickly. Here one can spend several days, the water is crystal clear and every morning and dusk there is the music of the animal bells as they move. Warning: With the meltemi, there can be very strong gusts at the entrance to the inlets. Glipapas and Steno Click for larger view SE Cove 37°22.4′N, 26°45.2′E There is an attractive looking cove on the SE of the island.

Chart of Glipapas Click for larger view

Tiganakia

37°21.6′N, 26°45.06′E Tiganakia (Τηγανάκια - small frying pans) is group of small islands to the S of Arki. They are surrounded by lovely water with sandy bottom. This is good place for a lunch and swimming brake but too exposed for overnight. Warning: Always have a lookout at the bow because the are is not well charted and there are many swallow spots.

Tiganagia Click for larger view

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Also see each Port

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

N/A

Water

N/A

Electricity

N/A

Offshore Islands

Marathi

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	37°22′N, 26°43.6′E
	Photo gallery
	Local chartlet

Marathi (Μαράθι) is a small island just across from Glipapas and Steno there is a nice anchorage, very popular with the charter yachts. It is well protected. There are three small tavernas ashore. The Marathi and the Pandelis have been here for some time. They have placed several laid moorings for the visiting yachts. Both provide good food. Of the two, Pandelis (tel. +30 22470 32 609, email) is the more sophisticated and helpful. They usually have very fresh fish brought within hours of getting caught. Pandelis' wife Katina bakes fresh bread every day and grows many of the vegetables she cooks. Their biologist daughter Toola speaks impeccable English.

The cove is a bustling place. All afternoon boats of all descriptions came and went: sailboats, fast inflatables, caïques, day-trippers from Patmos, small cruisers. Yet the place is surprisingly pleasant and quiet. The island has a nice beach with 2 houses renting rooms, 3 restaurants, and 3 tents. Take any mooring and enjoy this magic place. The Marathi Cove from N Click for larger view The Marathi Cove from W Click for larger view

Chart of Marathi Click for larger view

Aerial View of Marathi & Arki
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Tourism and Things to do Ashore

WWII Guard House 1 Click for larger view

Troller in Glipapas Click for larger view

Fishing Boats in Augusta Click for larger view

Perama Caïque in Augusta Click for larger view

Tourism

There is an Italian WWII guard house [[[image:World_icon.png]] 37°24.1′N, 26°43′E] at the N tip of the island. It is a good 1-1½ hour walk from Augusta but the view of the Samos-Ikaria Channel and beyond is spectacular.

There is reputed to be a castle and a cave in Arki but I have not located them yet. --Istioploos

Grocery & Supply Stores

There is a miniscule provision store in Port Augusta.

Eateries

• There are 3 very modest tavernas at Port Augusta. The taverna from the N is operated by a very friendly young lady
• At Steno and Glipapas a new taverna To Steno opened in 2002. Their food is good and the prices are reasonable
• In Marathi there are 3 tavernas, the one on the south Marathi serves fairly good food
• Pandelis is the oldest taverna in Marathi and it is definitely worth a visit. They have excellent food and are very friendly to yachties. A telephone call (+30 22470 32609) to Pandelis Emilianos will ensure that excellent fish (Pandelis receives calls from the local fisherman goes with his speed-boat meets them and gets the fish before they even go to port) will be available when you arrive.

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins in Port Augusta and on the road over Glipapas and Steno.

Transportation

There is a hydrofoil and a small ferry that call at Port Augusta several times a week.

Routes/Passages To/From

• N - S Passages in East Aegean
• Cruising the Samos Sea Islands
• Cruising the Dodechanese Islands

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

• Arki (Wikipedia)

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:

• October 2009 --Istioploos

Personal Notes

• Arki and Marathi are two of my favorites small islands in the Aegean --Istioploos.

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