Marathokambos

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Marathokambos 37°42.54′N, 26°42.18′E37.709;26.703 destination

Chart of Marathokambos Harbor - Click for larger view

Marathokambos (Μαραθόκαμπος) is a small harbour on the SW side of Samos, lying 15 miles west of Pythagorion and around 14 miles NE of the Fournoi Islands. In settled weather it is a delightful anchorage with water clear enough to swim off your boat and several tavernas ashore. However, it is not a good place to be with a strong meltemi (as the row of wind turbines on the ridge above suggests), since it is subject to very violent gusts and is not recommended in such conditions.

Caution: There are very strong gusts here which can sometimes make the harbor untenable.

The bay of Marathokambos - Click for larger view

Fishing boats, Marathokambos - Click for larger view

Charts

See Samos.

Radio Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Samos.

Approach and Navigation

Approach to Marathokambos is straightforward, although caution should be exercised on the approach in strong northerlies, when there are strong gusts off the mountains. There may even be times when the harbour is untenable.

See also Samos.

Berthing Options

Yachts usually anchor in the outer harbour, where the depths are 3.5 – 4.0 metres and the holding good on sand. There is room for around 4/5 yachts to swing to their anchors here.

Alternatively it may be possible to find a berth among the laid moorings on the SW quay (avoiding the quay extension at the end, where the ferry berths). Depths here range from 2.0 metres at the inner end to 4.0 metres at the outer. You will need to lay your anchor at least 35 metres out to avoid the moorings. It may also be possible to anchor moor on the end of the jetty which extends from the north side of the harbour, although depths here are barely 2.0 metres. There are usually a couple of local moorings at the end of the jetty which you may be able to pick up if the owner is away.

Finally, at the time of visit (August 2010), work was in progress to quay the whole length of the north breakwater. When completed, it may be possible to moor up to the outer end of this (although depths are only around 2.0 – 2.5 metres and local boats have already taken up most of the space).

Marathokambos

The SW quay - Click for larger view	The northern jetty - Click for larger view
Works in progress on the N breakwater Click for larger view	The anchorage from north - Click for larger view

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The only serious marina is Samos Marina in Pythagorio.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Samiopoula

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

Some work, mostly on wooden boats.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

N/A (Not Available)

Water

Available from a long hose on the ferry quay

Electricity

N/A

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

See Samos.

Laundry

None.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Proton supermarket in the town. Other provisions.

Eateries

Several tavernas around the bay.

Internet/WiFi

No.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

There are bins at the root of the quay.

Transportation

There are buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.

See Samos for transportation to elsewhere.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Samos.

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

Links to relevant websites.

• Marathokambos
• Marathokampos Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Greece.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

• An idyllic stop in settled weather en route between Samos and the Fournoi Islands or Ikaria --Athene of Lymington 12:54, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

• August 2010 --Athene of Lymington 12:54, 2 September 2010 (UTC)
• August 2014 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

Contributors to this page
Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos, Athene of Lymington