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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donoussa Donousa] (Δονούσα) or Dhenoussa has an area of 13.75 km<sup>2</sup>, a 480 m peak, and altogether 110 inhabitants living in 4 villages: Stavros, Panagia, Mersini, and Mearia. It has a grade school and a middle school with 6 students! | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donoussa Donousa] (Δονούσα) or Dhenoussa has an area of 13.75 km<sup>2</sup>, a 480 m peak, and altogether 110 inhabitants living in 4 villages: Stavros, Panagia, Mersini, and Mearia. It has a grade school and a middle school with 6 students! | ||
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{{Poi |37|05.9|N|25|47.7|E| | type= harbour |name= Stavros |altname= Σταυρός |zoom= 17 | {{Poi |37|05.9|N|25|47.7|E| | type= harbour |name= Stavros |altname= Σταυρός |zoom= 17 | ||
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| text= Stavros is the harbor of Donousa. It has a small quay where one can go stern-to, however, the harbor is not well protected and receives a good amount of swell. | | text= Stavros is the harbor of Donousa. It has a small quay where one can go stern-to, however, the harbor is not well protected and receives a good amount of swell. | ||
| - | I have visited Stavros many times in the past 20 years. I tie alongside the side of the ferry quay and the swell here is not as bad as it is along the longer quay. I have a cat so we don't roll as much as a monohull, but I've seen monos tie here and it's not too uncomfortable even in a meltemi. --[[User:Daphnoula|Daphnoula]] 15:21, 17 September 2014 (BST)}} | + | I have visited Stavros many times in the past 20 years. I usually tie alongside the side of the ferry quay and the swell here is not as bad as it is along the longer quay. I have a cat so we don't roll as much as a monohull, but I've seen monos tie here and it's not too uncomfortable even in a meltemi. --[[User:Daphnoula|Daphnoula]] 15:21, 17 September 2014 (BST)}} |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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{{Poi |37|05.7|N|25|48.2|E|| type= anchorage |name= Dendro |zoom= 16 | {{Poi |37|05.7|N|25|48.2|E|| type= anchorage |name= Dendro |zoom= 16 | ||
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| text= This cove is called Dendro (Δέντρο) or Kedhros (Κέδρος) or Kentro (Κέντρο) (all these names are in use). It is very safe even with gale force ''meltemi''. | | text= This cove is called Dendro (Δέντρο) or Kedhros (Κέδρος) or Kentro (Κέντρο) (all these names are in use). It is very safe even with gale force ''meltemi''. | ||
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| text= This lovely bay is under the village of Mersini on north-east corner of the island. It provides an excellent shelter from the ''meltemi'' but because of the rocky bottom the holding may not be very good. }} | | text= This lovely bay is under the village of Mersini on north-east corner of the island. It provides an excellent shelter from the ''meltemi'' but because of the rocky bottom the holding may not be very good. }} | ||
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| - | + | |Water| N/A (Not Available) | |
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| - | + | |Garbage| There are bins around the harbor | |
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| - | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= [[#Stavros|Stavros]] |text= There are two stores with some basic provisions. Also there is a surprising good bakery but it operates only during the summer months.}} | |
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| - | + | * [[#Stavros|Stavros]] | |
| + | : {{mark |name= ''Captan Yiorgis''| type= eatingout | text= Quite good restaurant.}} | ||
| + | : {{mark |name= ''E of the beach''| type= eatingout | text= Can be very good, and affords spectacular views of the sunset..}} | ||
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| - | + | There is a small ferry to/from [[Naxos]] and [[Amorgos]]. | |
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| - | + | ====Places to Visit==== | |
| - | + | One can take nice long walks on the island. The village of Mersini is particularly attractive in a very rustic way. | |
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==Friends== | ==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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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 15 August 2018
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 Satellite view of Donousa |
Donousa (Δονούσα) or Dhenoussa has an area of 13.75 km2, a 480 m peak, and altogether 110 inhabitants living in 4 villages: Stavros, Panagia, Mersini, and Mearia. It has a grade school and a middle school with 6 students!
During the summer in Stavros there are 3 restaurants, a rather sophisticated bakery, and at least 2 grocery stores, other than that there are no facilities.
The beach at Stavros is also very attractive but, unlike in Dendro, nudism and camping are discouraged.
Charts
- BA
- 2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
- 1040 Nísos Íos to Vrakhonisídha Kandhelioússa
- Imray-Tetra
- G34 Southern Cyclades (West)
- NIMA
- 54412 Nisos Amorgos & Plans in Astipalaia
- Greek
- 42 Andros to Chalki Island
- 423 Paros to Astypalia
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
- Cruising the Cyclades Islands
- Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi
- Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris
Islands
None.
Communication
- Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approaches to Donousa are straightforward.
Berthing
Ports
Stavros
Stavros is the harbor of Donousa. It has a small quay where one can go stern-to, however, the harbor is not well protected and receives a good amount of swell.
I have visited Stavros many times in the past 20 years. I usually tie alongside the side of the ferry quay and the swell here is not as bad as it is along the longer quay. I have a cat so we don't roll as much as a monohull, but I've seen monos tie here and it's not too uncomfortable even in a meltemi. --Daphnoula 15:21, 17 September 2014 (BST)Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Dendro
This cove is called Dendro (Δέντρο) or Kedhros (Κέδρος) or Kentro (Κέντρο) (all these names are in use). It is very safe even with gale force meltemi.
Drop anchor near the wreck at 4.5 m, if there is a strong wind use a 2nd anchor. The bottom is rocky and the holding is not uniform. Find a sandy spot to drop the anchors, and always check them with mask and snorkel.
When there is strong wind, there can be appreciable surf which makes landing with the dinghy a rather wet affair. In this case it is best to land in the tiny inlet on the east of the beach.
The sand at the Dendro cove is fine and clean. On the beach in the summer there is a nudist camp but the nudists do not bother anyone, nor do they dirty the beach or make any noise.
Unfortunately now there is a small taverna which spoils this previously pristine beach.
From here the village of Stavros is about a 20 minute walk.
Roussa
This lovely bay is under the village of Mersini on north-east corner of the island. It provides an excellent shelter from the meltemi but because of the rocky bottom the holding may not be very good.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | N/A (Not Available) |
| Electricity | N/A |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | There are bins around the harbor |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | |
| Chandlers | N/A |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | |
| Mobile connectivity | |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Stavros [[Donousa#Stavros|Stavros]] There are two stores with some basic provisions. Also there is a surprising good bakery but it operates only during the summer months.
Eating out
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Captan Yiorgis [[Donousa#Captan Yiorgis|Captan Yiorgis]] Quite good restaurant.
- E of the beach [[Donousa#E of the beach|E of the beach]] Can be very good, and affords spectacular views of the sunset..
Transportation
There is a small ferry to/from Naxos and Amorgos.
Tourism
Places to Visit
One can take nice long walks on the island. The village of Mersini is particularly attractive in a very rustic way.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Donousa at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Donousa and this page's details validated:
- June 2010 --Istioploos
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