Arki and Marathi
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Arki and Marathi
| Arki: 37°22.7′N, 26°44.1′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos Marathi: 37°22′N, 26°43.6′E Gallery: Photos |
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Background
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
- 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 GPRS in Marathi. There is no signal in Glipapas and Steno but if you climb up the road the signal is good
Approaches are straightforward, but with a strong meltemi there can be very strong gusts in the channel between Arki and Marathi.
Ports and Popular Stops
There are several coves but only one harbor, Port Augusta.
Port Augusta
| GPS: 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.  Click for larger view |  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
| GPS: 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. |  Click for larger view |
Glipapas
| GPS: 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. File:Arki2.jpg Steno and Glipapas Click for larger view SE CoveGPS: 37°22.4′N, 26°45.2′E |  Click for larger view |
Tiganakia
| GPS: 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. | File:Arki3.jpg Tiganagia Click for larger view |
Offshore Islands
Marathi
| GPS: 37°22′N, 26°43.6′E
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. |  Click for larger view |
 Aerial View of Marathi & Arki |
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The Marathi Cove |
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
There is an Italian WWII guard house [37° 24.1' N 26° 43' E] at the N tip of the island. It is a good 1-11/2 hr 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 09:57, 24 June 2008 (MDT)
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Grocery 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.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
There is a hydrofoil and a small ferry that call at Port Augusta several times a week.
References & Publications
See Greece.
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)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- October 2008 --Istioploos 21:10, 2 November 2008 (UTC)
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