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| - | * Excellent food at the ''Steki'' in Chora (tel. +30 22810 31 204). You can call the taxi of Moschoula's (the proprietress) brother Yiannis, at +30 6944 271 609 or +30 22810 31272. He can pick you up from [[#Loutra|Loutra]] or where the road ends in [[# | + | * Excellent food at the ''Steki'' in Chora (tel. +30 22810 31 204). You can call the taxi of Moschoula's (the proprietress) brother Yiannis, at +30 6944 271 609 or +30 22810 31272. He can pick you up from [[#Loutra|Loutra]] or where the road ends in [[#Apokrousis|Apokrousis]] where you could go with the dinghy from [[#Fikiadha|Fikiadha]] |
* In [[#Loutra|Loutra]] there is very good local meat dishes at the ''Koutsikos'', on the road to Chora | * In [[#Loutra|Loutra]] there is very good local meat dishes at the ''Koutsikos'', on the road to Chora | ||
* In [[#Loutra|Loutra]] there is good sea food at the ''Araxovoli'' at the harbor | * In [[#Loutra|Loutra]] there is good sea food at the ''Araxovoli'' at the harbor | ||
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Kythnos
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Background
The island of Kythnos (Κύθνος) or Kithnos or Thermia (Θερμιά). The area of the island is 99 m2 km and it belongs to the Cyclades. The island was named after Kythnos, the leader of Dryopes from Evia. It was also known in antiquity as Ofiousa, Theramnia, or Thermia. It was peopled by the Ionian Greeks. It took part in the Persian wars. During Roman times it was used as a place foe exile. In 1207, after the Fourth Crusade, it was occupied by the Franks who called it Fermina, and in 1537 it was occupied by the Ottomans who called it Hamam Adasi.
Charts
BA 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
Imray-Tetra G31 North Cyclades
NIMA 54320 Cyclades to Crete
Greek 421 Karystos to Naxos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Most approaches to Kythnos are without danger.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Merikas
This is a small harbor [37° 24' N 24° 23.5' E] on the W side of the island. It is the harbor used by the ferry boats. Reasonable protection from the meltemi. Moor either stern-to or alongside. There are several tavernas ashore.
Loutra
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Loutra (Λουτρά) [37° 27' N 24° 26' E] is on the NE side of the island. Here are the main hot springs that has given Kea the name Thermia. Good shelter from the meltemi but there can be an uncomfortable swell. There several spots one can anchor including the small harbor.
The harbor, while small is attractive and there is water and electricity as well as several good restaurants and mini-markets.
To anchor off it is best to go on deep the NW side to the Ayias Irene's cove. Anchor in 5-6 m. With N winds you can take a shore line.
 The Harbor of Loutra |
 Loutra |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Fikiadha
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Fikiadha (Φικιάδα) [37° 24.9' N 24° 22' E] is a beautiful anchorage, one of my favorites. It is very well protected from both the meltemi and southerlies. Depending on the prevailing wind, anchor either on the N or S side of the little cove. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.
If the anchorage is full, you can drop your anchor near the NW and take a line to the N shore.
There is now a restaurant over the sandbar. Its food is of an indifferent quality.
 The Sandbar in Fikiadha |
 Fikiadha from the E |
Kolimpithres
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Kolimpithres or Kolona is E of the sand bar which separates it from Fikiada is also a very attractive anchorage and one of my favorites. It is very well protected from both the meltemi and southerlies. On a small beach on the N side of the cove, there is hot spring in the shape of a small bathtub where you can relax. Unfortunately, it is very popular with motor cruisers from Athens during the summer weekends. Anchor to the S and take a line to a rock on the N shore. The bottom is weed and not always a good holding. Drop the anchor on a sandy patch. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.
Apokrousis
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This cove is just E of Fikiada (sometimes it is referred as Apokrisis or Apokriosis) [37° 24.8' N 24° 23.8' E]. It is well protected. Be careful, because there is weed at the bottom and sometimes anchors give the appearance of having caught but come undone when strained by a strong gust. Anchor in 4 m. Always check the anchor by snorkeling.
Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis
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These two bays [37° 24'N 24° 27' E] are on the E coast of the island. They provide good shelter from the meltemi.
Episkopis
Open to the W. Swell enters with the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.
Kanala
Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.
Ayios Nikolaos
Nice cove. Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.
Offshore Islands
None.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel can be delivered at Loutra and Merikas. Call +30 6945 316808 or +30 22810 31419
- Water is available on the quay at Loutra, there is an extra charge for this
- Electricity is available on the quay at Loutra, there is an extra charge for this
Laundry
Grocery Stores
Several small stores in Loutra and Merikas.
Eateries
- Excellent food at the Steki in Chora (tel. +30 22810 31 204). You can call the taxi of Moschoula's (the proprietress) brother Yiannis, at +30 6944 271 609 or +30 22810 31272. He can pick you up from Loutra or where the road ends in Apokrousis where you could go with the dinghy from Fikiadha
- In Loutra there is very good local meat dishes at the Koutsikos, on the road to Chora
- In Loutra there is good sea food at the Araxovoli at the harbor
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
There are ferries, several per day, to Lavrio and in the summer hydrofoils from Zea.
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
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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