Diaporos Island
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Diaporos Island
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 Chart of the Diaporos Region - Click for larger view |
The region of Diaporos or Dhiaporos (Διάπορος) or Dhimitri island is a yachtsman's paradise. There several deserted landlocked coves surrounded by pine trees and sandy beaches. There are many reefs where one can snorkel in the clear water.
Charts
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- Greek
- 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Approach to the region is either from the S Passage through the narrow channel between Diaporos Island and Cape Xifaras or through the wider N Passage between the NE of Diaporos and the Peristeri Islands.
Warning: A good detailed chart and a lookout are necessary because of the many reefs surrounding both passages.
Berthing Options
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Click for larger view
Krifos Bay
Krifos Bay is on the N side of Diaporos Island. Proceed between Ambelisti Island and Cape Kokakies. The bottom is sand, good holding.
Anchor as far south as the head of the bay in about 6m (at 
40°13.327′N, 23°46.960′E) or down to 3m within about 60m of that point in the arc to the west through south and around to the north-east.
Koumaroudes Bay
Mesopanayia Bay
Dimitriaki Bay
Ayios Nikolaos
Offshore Islands
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is a fuel station in Ayios Nikolaos, you have to use jerry cans
- Water
- N/A (Not Available)
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Nice walks.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Limited supplies in in Ayios Nikolaos.
Eateries
There are a few tavernas in Ayios Nikolaos.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans in Ayios Nikolaos.
Transportation
There are busses from Ayios Nikolaos to Thessaloniki.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Diaporos Island (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
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:
- May 1991 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- July 2011 --Yachtbillabong
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