Diaporos Island

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Diaporos Island

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	40°13′N, 23°47.5′E
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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

Chart of the Diaporos Region
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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

Also see Cruiser's Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
• Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

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.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

None.

Anchorages

Diaporos Island
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Krifos Bay

40°13.4′N, 23°46.9′E
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.

There are other suitable anchoring points in the bay.

Koumaroudes Bay

40°12.2′N, 23°46.8′E
Koumaroudes Bay on the W side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.

Mesopanayia Bay

40°11.4′N, 23°47.3′E
Mesopanayia Bay is on the S side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.

Dimitriaki Bay

40°13.6′N, 23°45.4′E
Dimitriaki Bay is on the mainland and E of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding. Unfortunately there is a fish-farm.

Ayios Nikolaos

40°13.9′N, 23°44.3′E
Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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

Offshore Islands

None.

Tourism and 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.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

• May 1991 --Istioploos

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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