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The island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kythnos Kythnos] (Κύθνος) or Kithnos or Thermia (Θερμιά) lies at the western end of the Cyclades group of islands in Greece, 30 miles due S of the large island of Evia and 25 miles SE of Cape Sounion at the NE limit of the Saronic Gulf. The island is a popular port of call for yachts sailing down from the harbours around Athens or from Lavrio in the Evia Channel and a regular stopping off point for yachts transiting the Corinth Canal. There are two main harbours on the island, the main ferry harbour of Merikas on the W coast (which is not particularly yacht friendly) and the popular harbour of Loutra on the NE coast, which regularly accommodates up to 20 or so yachts on passage through the Cyclades. There are also a number of lovely anchorages on both the E and W coast of the island which can be used in the appropriate wind conditions. Kythnos is at the western fringe of the prevailing Aegean weather system and does not normally experience quite the same wind strengths as the islands further east.  
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The island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kythnos Kythnos] (Κύθνος) or Kithnos or Thermia (Θερμιά). The area of the island is 99 km<sup>2</sup> and it belongs to the Cyclades. The island was [http://www.hri.org/infoxenios/english/cyclades/kithnos/history.html 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionians Ionian Greeks]. It took part in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Wars Persian wars]. During Roman times it was used as a place foe exile. In 1207, after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Fourth Crusade], it was occupied by the Franks who called it Fermina, and in 1537 it was occupied by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottomans] who called it Hamam Adasi.
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Kythnos] is 30 miles due S of the large island of [[Gulf_of_Evia|Evia]] and 25 miles SE of [[Attika_Coast#Sounio|Cape Sounion]] at the NE limit of the Saronic Gulf. The island is a popular port of call for yachts sailing down from the harbours around Athens or from [[Lavrio_Harbor|Lavrio]] in the Evia Channel and a regular stopping off point for yachts transiting the [[Corinth_Canal]]l. There are two main harbours on the island, the main ferry harbour of Merikas on the W coast (which is not particularly yacht friendly) and the popular harbour of Loutra on the NE coast, which regularly accommodates up to 20 or so yachts on passage through the Cyclades. There are also a number of lovely anchorages on both the E and W coast of the island which can be used in the appropriate wind conditions. Kythnos is at the western fringe of the prevailing Aegean weather system and does not normally experience quite the same wind strengths as the islands further east.
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[[Image:Kithnos m.jpg|thumb|350px|The island of Kithnos]]  
[[Image:Kithnos m.jpg|thumb|350px|The island of Kithnos]]  
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== Weather  ==
== Weather  ==
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''See [[Aegean Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.  
''See [[Aegean Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.  
== Approach and Navigation  ==
== Approach and Navigation  ==
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See entries for individual harbours and anchorages.  
See entries for individual harbours and anchorages.  
== Check-in facilities  ==
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There is no port of entry on Kythnos. The nearest ports of entry are [[Ermoupolis]] on [[Syros]] to the E and [[Lavrio]] or the marinas around Athens to the N and W.
There is no port of entry on Kythnos. The nearest ports of entry are [[Ermoupolis]] on [[Syros]] to the E and [[Lavrio]] or the marinas around Athens to the N and W.
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== Ports and Popular Stops  ==
== Ports and Popular Stops  ==
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=== Ports  ===
=== Ports  ===
==== Merikas  ====
==== Merikas  ====
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|23.5|N|24|23.7|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.391667&lon=24.395&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br>The harbour of Merikas lies on the W side of the island, five miles S of the cape of Ak Kefalos at its northern tip. The main harbour used by the ferry boats, Merikas lies at the SE end of the bay of the same name and offers reasonable protection from the ''meltemi'', which mainly gusts here from the NE. Visiting yachts can moor stern/bows to the quay (or even alongside in quiet periods) SE of the short ferry jetty, where depths are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in the prevailing NE winds, which blow a yacht off the quay, but poor with anything W in the wind. Strong westerlies would probably make the harbour untenable. The surroundings here are not very attractive, but Merikas is a useful port of call when strong NE winds make a passage round Ak Kefalos challenging.  
[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|23.5|N|24|23.7|E|}} - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.391667&lon=24.395&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br>The harbour of Merikas lies on the W side of the island, five miles S of the cape of Ak Kefalos at its northern tip. The main harbour used by the ferry boats, Merikas lies at the SE end of the bay of the same name and offers reasonable protection from the ''meltemi'', which mainly gusts here from the NE. Visiting yachts can moor stern/bows to the quay (or even alongside in quiet periods) SE of the short ferry jetty, where depths are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in the prevailing NE winds, which blow a yacht off the quay, but poor with anything W in the wind. Strong westerlies would probably make the harbour untenable. The surroundings here are not very attractive, but Merikas is a useful port of call when strong NE winds make a passage round Ak Kefalos challenging.  
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==== Loutra  ====
==== Loutra  ====
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[[Image:Greece Kythnos Loutra r.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Chart of Loutra bay<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|26.6|N|24|25.9|E|}}<br />
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The harbour of Loutra (Λουτρά) is on the NE side of the island and is somewhat more yacht-friendly than the main ferry harbour. Although the prevailing NE winds blow down into the bay and cause a pronounced swell, the harbour, situated at the extreme W end of the bay, escapes much of the worst. The harbour is defined by a long NE breakwater with an L-shaped extension and, on the SW side, by a short jetty filled with local small craft. It is quite small, and yachts are advised to prepare anchors, lines and fenders before entering in view of the limited space to manoeuvre. Yachts can moor in one of three positions: stern/bows-to the quay of the NE breakwater using their anchors, where there is space for around 12 yachts; alongside the inside of the L-shaped extension, where there is space for two yachts; or alongside the outside of this extension, where there is room for four yachts. The last position experiences some swell with strong NE winds and is very uncomfortable in gales from this direction. The remaining positions afford very good shelter in all winds. There are plentiful water and electricity points along the quays.
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[[Image:Greece Kythnos Loutra r.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Chart of Loutra bay]]
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An alternative if the harbour is full is the anchorage of Ayias Irene's cove, a deep inlet at the SE end of the bay. A yacht can anchor here in 3.0 – 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to rings in the rocks on the N side of the inlet. Shelter here is reasonably good in moderate winds, though a swell comes in with strong NE winds.  
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[[Image:LoutraHarbour.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Loutra harbour from S]]
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[[Image:LoutraNEQuay.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Yachts moored on Loutra NE quay]]
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|26.6|N|24|25.9|E|}}<br>The harbour of Loutra (Λουτρά) is on the NE side of the island and is somewhat more yacht-friendly than the main ferry harbour. Although the prevailing NE winds blow down into the bay and cause a pronounced swell, the harbour, situated at the extreme W end of the bay, escapes much of the worst. The harbour is defined by a long NE breakwater with an L-shaped extension and, on the SW side, by a short jetty filled with local small craft. It is quite small, and yachts are advised to prepare anchors, lines and fenders before entering in view of the limited space to manoeuvre. Yachts can moor in one of three positions: stern/bows-to the quay of the NE breakwater using their anchors, where there is space for around 12 yachts; alongside the inside of the L-shaped extension, where there is space for two yachts; or alongside the outside of this extension, where there is room for four yachts. The last position experiences some swell with strong NE winds and is very uncomfortable in gales from this direction. The remaining positions afford very good shelter in all winds. There are plentiful water and electricity points along the quays.
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An alternative if the harbour is full is the anchorage of Ay Irini, a deep inlet at the SE end of the bay. A yacht can anchor here in 3.0 – 5.0 metres and take a line ashore to rings in the rocks on the N side of the inlet. Shelter here is reasonably good in moderate winds, though a swell comes in with strong NE winds.  
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In the town are the main hot springs from which Kea derives its alternative name of Thermia. There are several tavernas around the harbour, a couple of good minimarkets in the village and car and scooter rental can be arranged.  
In the town are the main hot springs from which Kea derives its alternative name of Thermia. There are several tavernas around the harbour, a couple of good minimarkets in the village and car and scooter rental can be arranged.  
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<center><gallery Caption="Loutra" widths="250px" perrow="2">
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Image:Kythnos_Loutra1.jpg|The harbor<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:LoutraHarbour.jpg|The harbour from S<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:LoutraNEQuay.jpg|Yachts moored at the NE quay
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=== Anchorages  ===
=== Anchorages  ===
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==== Fikiadha====
==== Fikiadha====
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[[Image:Greece Kythnos Fikiada h.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Anchorage of Fikiada]]
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[[Image:Greece_Kythnos_Fikiada_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Fikiadha Anchorage - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.411667&lon=24.383333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Greece_Kythnos_a.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Aerial View of Fikiadha & Kolimpithres]]
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|24.7|N|24|23|E|}}<br />  
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Fikiadha (Φικιάδα) is a beautiful anchorage, and 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.
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Fikiadha (Φικιάδα) is a beautiful anchorage, and 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.  
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If the anchorage is full, you can drop your anchor near the NW and take a line to the N shore.
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There is now a restaurant over the sandbar. Its food is of an indifferent quality.
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Image:Greece_Kythnos_a.jpg|Aerial View of Fikiadha & Kolimpithres<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Kythnos_Fikiada2.jpg|The Sandbar in Fikiadha<br />''Click for larger view''
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Image:Kythnos_Fikiada1.jpg|Fikiadha from the E<br />''Click for larger view''
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==== Kolimpithres  ====
==== Kolimpithres  ====
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[[Image:Greece Kythnos Kolona h.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Anchorage of Kolimpithres]]
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[[Image:Greece_Kythnos_Kolona_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Kolimpithres - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.415&lon=24.366667&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Kythnos Kolona1.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Anchorage of Kolimpithres]]  
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|24.9|N|24|22|E|}}<br />
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Kolimpithres or Kolona is E of the sand bar which separates it from Fikiada is also a very attractive anchorage. It is very well protected from both the ''meltemi'' and southerlies. On a small beach on the N side of the cove, there is a 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.
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Kolimpithres or Kolona is E of the sand bar which separates it from Fikiada is also a very attractive anchorage. It is very well protected from both the ''meltemi'' and southerlies. On a small beach on the N side of the cove, there is a 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 good holding. Drop the anchor on a sandy patch and always check the anchor by snorkeling.
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Anchor to the S and take a line to a rock on the N shore. The bottom is weed and not always good holding. Drop the anchor on a sandy patch and always check the anchor by snorkeling.
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[[Image:Kythnos Kolona1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Anchorage of Kolimpithres<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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==== Apokrousis====
==== Apokrousis====
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[[Image:Greece Kythnos Apokrisis h.jpg|thumb|right|330px|Anchorage of Apokrisis]] 
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[[Image:Greece_Kythnos_Apokrisis_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Apokrousis - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.41344872673031&lon=24.395652018704567&scale=15000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|24.8|N|24|23.8|E|}}<br />
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This cove is just E of Fikiada (sometimes it is referred as Apokrisis or Apokriosis). 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 4.0 metres and check the anchor by snorkeling.
This cove is just E of Fikiada (sometimes it is referred as Apokrisis or Apokriosis). 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 4.0 metres and check the anchor by snorkeling.
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==== Ayios Stefanos &amp; Ayios Ioannis====
==== Ayios Stefanos &amp; Ayios Ioannis====
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These two bays are on the E coast of the island. They provide good shelter from the ''meltemi''.  
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==== Episkopis  ====
==== Episkopis  ====
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Open to the W. Swell enters with the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.  
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Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.  
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[[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|37|18.8|N|24|24.3|E|}}<br>Nice cove. Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.  
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Nice cove. Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the ''meltemi''. Good only in calm weather.  
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== Marinas &amp; Yacht Clubs  ==
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== Yacht Services and Repairs  ==
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==== Fuel, Water, &amp; Electricity  ====
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;Fuel  
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:fuel can be delivered at [[#Loutra|Loutra]] and [[#Merikas|Merikas]]. Call +30 6945 316808 or +30 22810 31419  
:fuel can be delivered at [[#Loutra|Loutra]] and [[#Merikas|Merikas]]. Call +30 6945 316808 or +30 22810 31419  
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== Offshore Islands  ==
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*[[Kea]]  
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*[[Serifos]]
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== Tourism and Things to do Ashore  ==
== Tourism and Things to do Ashore  ==
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*Visit Chora, two miles S of Loutra and the same distance E of Merikas.  
*Visit Chora, two miles S of Loutra and the same distance E of Merikas.  
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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 [[#Apokrousis|Apokrousis]] where you could go with the dinghy from [[#Fikiadha|Fikiadha]]  
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In internet cafés in Merikas and Loutra.  
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Can be arranged in Merikas and Loutra.  
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There are ferries, several per day, to Lavrio and in the summer hydrofoils from Zea.  
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There are bins around the two harbours and in several anchorages.  
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See [[Greece#References_.26_Publications|Greece]].  
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Kythnos

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 37°23.5′N, 24°23.7′E
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The island of Kythnos (Κύθνος) or Kithnos or Thermia (Θερμιά). The area of the island is 99 km2 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.

Kythnos] is 30 miles due S of the large island of Evia and 25 miles SE of Cape Sounion at the NE limit of the Saronic Gulf. The island is a popular port of call for yachts sailing down from the harbours around Athens or from Lavrio in the Evia Channel and a regular stopping off point for yachts transiting the Corinth_Canall. There are two main harbours on the island, the main ferry harbour of Merikas on the W coast (which is not particularly yacht friendly) and the popular harbour of Loutra on the NE coast, which regularly accommodates up to 20 or so yachts on passage through the Cyclades. There are also a number of lovely anchorages on both the E and W coast of the island which can be used in the appropriate wind conditions. Kythnos is at the western fringe of the prevailing Aegean weather system and does not normally experience quite the same wind strengths as the islands further east.

Charts

The island of Kithnos
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

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channel 27; No reception in Fikiadha and Kolimpithres

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

See entries for individual harbours and anchorages.

Check-in facilities

There is no port of entry on Kythnos. The nearest ports of entry are Ermoupolis on Syros to the E and Lavrio or the marinas around Athens to the N and W.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Merikas

World icon.png 37°23.5′N, 24°23.7′E - Chartlet
The harbour of Merikas lies on the W side of the island, five miles S of the cape of Ak Kefalos at its northern tip. The main harbour used by the ferry boats, Merikas lies at the SE end of the bay of the same name and offers reasonable protection from the meltemi, which mainly gusts here from the NE. Visiting yachts can moor stern/bows to the quay (or even alongside in quiet periods) SE of the short ferry jetty, where depths are 3.0 – 5.0 metres and the holding good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in the prevailing NE winds, which blow a yacht off the quay, but poor with anything W in the wind. Strong westerlies would probably make the harbour untenable. The surroundings here are not very attractive, but Merikas is a useful port of call when strong NE winds make a passage round Ak Kefalos challenging.

Warning: Be aware that there can be substantial prop wash down the quayside from ferries when leaving which can, in extreme cases, cause damage to yacht mooring lines, fairleads and cleats.

There are several tavernas and a minimarket ashore. Buses go from here regularly to the Chora two miles uphill to the NE

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Loutra

Chart of Loutra bay
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World icon.png 37°26.6′N, 24°25.9′E
The harbour of Loutra (Λουτρά) is on the NE side of the island and is somewhat more yacht-friendly than the main ferry harbour. Although the prevailing NE winds blow down into the bay and cause a pronounced swell, the harbour, situated at the extreme W end of the bay, escapes much of the worst. The harbour is defined by a long NE breakwater with an L-shaped extension and, on the SW side, by a short jetty filled with local small craft. It is quite small, and yachts are advised to prepare anchors, lines and fenders before entering in view of the limited space to manoeuvre. Yachts can moor in one of three positions: stern/bows-to the quay of the NE breakwater using their anchors, where there is space for around 12 yachts; alongside the inside of the L-shaped extension, where there is space for two yachts; or alongside the outside of this extension, where there is room for four yachts. The last position experiences some swell with strong NE winds and is very uncomfortable in gales from this direction. The remaining positions afford very good shelter in all winds. There are plentiful water and electricity points along the quays.

An alternative if the harbour is full is the anchorage of Ayias Irene's cove, a deep inlet at the SE end of the bay. A yacht can anchor here in 3.0 – 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to rings in the rocks on the N side of the inlet. Shelter here is reasonably good in moderate winds, though a swell comes in with strong NE winds.

In the town are the main hot springs from which Kea derives its alternative name of Thermia. There are several tavernas around the harbour, a couple of good minimarkets in the village and car and scooter rental can be arranged.

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Loutra

The harbor
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The harbour from S
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Yachts moored at the NE quay

Anchorages

Fikiadha

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World icon.png 37°24.7′N, 24°23′E
Fikiadha (Φικιάδα) is a beautiful anchorage, and 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.

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Aerial View of Fikiadha & Kolimpithres
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The Sandbar in Fikiadha
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Fikiadha from the E
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Kolimpithres

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World icon.png 37°24.9′N, 24°22′E
Kolimpithres or Kolona is E of the sand bar which separates it from Fikiada is also a very attractive anchorage. It is very well protected from both the meltemi and southerlies. On a small beach on the N side of the cove, there is a 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 good holding. Drop the anchor on a sandy patch and always check the anchor by snorkeling.

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Anchorage of Kolimpithres
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Apokrousis

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World icon.png 37°24.8′N, 24°23.8′E
This cove is just E of Fikiada (sometimes it is referred as Apokrisis or Apokriosis). 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 4.0 metres and check the anchor by snorkeling.

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Apokrisis or Apokrousis
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Ayios Stefanos & Ayios Ioannis

Anchorage of Ayios Ioannis & Ayios Stefanos
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World icon.png 37°23.3′N, 24°27.9′E - Chartlet
These two bays are on the E coast of the island. They provide good shelter from the meltemi.

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Episkopis

World icon.png 37°24.1′N, 24°23.6′E - Chartlet
Open to the W. Swell enters with the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

Kanala

World icon.png 37°20.5′N, 24°26.1′E
Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

Ayios Nikolaos

World icon.png 37°18.8′N, 24°24.3′E
Nice cove. Open to the SE. Not very good shelter from the meltemi. Good only in calm weather.

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
fuel can be delivered at Loutra and Merikas. Call +30 6945 316808 or +30 22810 31419
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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

Offshore Islands

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Tourism & things to do ashore

The Chora of Kythnos
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  • Visit Chora, two miles S of Loutra and the same distance E of Merikas.
  • Take a bath in the hot springs of Loutra
  • Visit the churches, some of which are quite old

Grocery & Supply 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 are 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

Internet/WiFi

In internet cafés in Merikas and Loutra.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Can be arranged in Merikas and Loutra.

Transportation

There are ferries, several per day, to Lavrio and in the summer hydrofoils from Zea.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the two harbours and in several anchorages.

Routes/Passages To/From

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

References & Publications

See Greece.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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