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==Donousa== | ==Donousa== | ||
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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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The beach at Stavros is also very attractive but, unlike in Dendro, nudism and camping are discouraged. | The beach at Stavros is also very attractive but, unlike in Dendro, nudism and camping are discouraged. | ||
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+ | [[Image:Greece_Donousa_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Donousa<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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;BA | ;BA | ||
:2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros | :2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros | ||
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:423 Paros to Astypalia | :423 Paros to Astypalia | ||
- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
* Olympia Radio - VHF no signal | * Olympia Radio - VHF no signal | ||
- | ===Approach and Navigation | + | ==Weather== |
+ | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
Approaches to Donousa are straightforward. | Approaches to Donousa are straightforward. | ||
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+ | None. | ||
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+ | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
+ | ===Ports=== | ||
==== Stavros==== | ==== Stavros==== | ||
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Stavros (Σταυρός) 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. Not recommended. | Stavros (Σταυρός) 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. Not recommended. | ||
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==== Dendro==== | ==== Dendro==== | ||
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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''. | 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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====Roussa==== | ====Roussa==== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
- | == | + | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== |
- | + | None. | |
- | === | + | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== |
- | + | ====Marine Stores==== | |
+ | None. | ||
- | === | + | ====Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards==== |
- | + | None. | |
- | === | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
- | N/A | + | ; Fuel |
+ | : N/A (Not Available) | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : N/A | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : N/A | ||
- | ===Grocery Stores=== | + | ==Offshore Islands== |
+ | None. | ||
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+ | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
+ | ===Tourism=== | ||
+ | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
+ | 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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+ | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
* There are two stores in [[#Stavros|Stavros]] with some basic provisions | * There are two stores in [[#Stavros|Stavros]] with some basic provisions | ||
* There is a surprising good bakery in [[#Stavros|Stavros]] but it operates only during the summer months | * There is a surprising good bakery in [[#Stavros|Stavros]] but it operates only during the summer months | ||
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* The one on the E of the beach can be very good, and affords spectacular views of the sunset. | * The one on the E of the beach can be very good, and affords spectacular views of the sunset. | ||
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+ | Available? | ||
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+ | ===Laundry=== | ||
N/A. | N/A. | ||
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N/A. | N/A. | ||
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+ | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
+ | There are bins around the harbor. | ||
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
There is a small ferry to/from [[Naxos]] and [[Amorgos]]. | There is a small ferry to/from [[Naxos]] and [[Amorgos]]. | ||
- | == | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== |
- | + | * [[Cruising the Cyclades Islands]] | |
+ | * [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]] | ||
+ | * [[Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris]] | ||
+ | * | ||
- | + | ==Cruiser's 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. | ||
- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donoussa Donousa] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donoussa Donousa] (Wikipedia) | ||
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- | ====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)'' | + | ==References & Publications== |
+ | See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]. | ||
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+ | ==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
- | * October 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] | + | * October 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] |
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
+ | Personal experiences? | ||
Revision as of 19:52, 6 December 2009
Donousa
(Click links for more information) | |
| 37°05.9′N, 25°47.7′E |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
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
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Approaches to Donousa are straightforward.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Stavros
37°05.9′N, 25°47.7′E
Stavros (Σταυρός) 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. Not recommended. |
Anchorages
Dendro
37°05.7′N, 25°48.2′E
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
37°07.4′N, 25°49.3′E
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.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Offshore Islands
None.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Tourism & things to do ashore
One can take nice long walks on the island. The village of Mersini is particularly attractive in a very rustic way.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There are two stores in Stavros with some basic provisions
- There is a surprising good bakery in Stavros but it operates only during the summer months
Eateries
- There are three restaurants in Stavros
- The Captan Yiorgis is quite good
- The one on the E of the beach can be very good, and affords spectacular views of the sunset.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
There is a small ferry to/from Naxos and Amorgos.
Routes/Passages To/From
- Cruising the Cyclades Islands
- Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi
- Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris
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
- Donousa (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 2007 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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