Marathokambos

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-	==Marathokambos==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Aegean Sea|Greece|NE Aegean|Samos}}
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-	|-	+	{{infobox |37|42.54|N|26|42.18|E|
-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')	+	| zoom= 16
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-	! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>	+	| image= MarathokambosBay.jpg
-	| {{Coord|37|42.5|N|26|42.3|E|}}	+	| imagetext= The bay of Marathokambos
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-	! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>	+	[http://www.marathokampos.gr/ 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.
-	| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=37.712887&ln=26.701069&z=3&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery]	+
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-	! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>	+
-	| [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.708333&lon=26.705&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]	+
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-	[http://www.marathokampos.gr/ Marathokambos] (Μαραθόκαμπος) is a small harbor in SW Samos. It is subject to very violent gusts. Not recommended.	+	{{Caution}}There are very strong gusts here which can sometimes make the harbor untenable.
-	<font color="red">'''Caution:'''</font> There are very strong gusts here which some times make the harbor untenable.	+	{{image right|Marathokambos.jpeg | Fishing boats, Marathokambos }}
-	[[Image:Greece_Samos_Marathokampos.jpg|350px|thumb|left|The Harbor of Marathokambos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	==Charts==
-	[[Image:Marathokambos.jpeg|right|thumb|350px|Fishing boats, Marathokambos<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	''See [[Samos#Charts|Samos]]''.
		+	==Weather==
		+	''See [[Samos#Weather|Samos]]''.
		+	==Passages==
		+	''See [[Samos#Passages|Samos]]''.
		+	==Islands==
		+	* [[Samos#Samiopoula|Samiopoula]]
		+	==Communication==
		+	* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
		+	*
		+	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''.
		+	==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#Navigation|Samos]]''.
		+	==Berthing==
		+	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).
		+	{{hgallery|
		+	{{himage|MarathokambosQuay.jpg| Marathokambos, the SW quay }}
		+	{{himage|MarathokambosJetty.jpg|Marathokambos, the northern jetty }}
		+	{{himage|MarathakambosBreakwater.jpg|Works in progress on the N breakwater}}
		+	{{himage|MarathokambosAnchorage.jpg|The anchorage from north }}
		+	}}
		+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
		+	The only serious marina is [[Pythagorio_Marina|Samos Marina]] in [[Pythagorio]].
		+	==Amenities==
		+	{{tlist
		+	|header|Facilities
		+	|Water| Available from a long hose on the ferry quay
		+	|Electricity| N/A (Not Available)
		+	|Toilets| N/A
		+	|Showers| N/A
		+	|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Garbage| There are bins at the root of the quay
		+	|header|Supplies
		+	|Fuel| N/A
		+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers| None
-	==Charts==	+	|header|Services
-	[[Image:Greece_Samos_Marathokambos_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Marathokambos Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	|Repairs| Some work, mostly on wooden boats
		+	|Internet| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	}}
-	''See [[Samos#Charts|Samos]]''.	+	==Provisioning==
		+	''Proton'' supermarket in the town.  Other provisions.
-	==Radio Nets==	+	==Eating out==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	Several tavernas around the bay
-	* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12	+
-	==Local Weather==
-	''See [[Samos#Weather|Samos]]''.
-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	==Transportation==
-	Caution should be taken while approaching  Marathokambos because of strong gusts. There may be times when the harbor is untenable.	+	There are buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.
-	''See also [[Samos#Approach_and_Navigation|Samos]]''.	+	''See [[Samos#Transportation|Samos]] for transportation to elsewhere''.
-	==Check-in facilities==	+	==Tourism==
-	There are no check-in facilities. Go side-to or anchor in the harbor and moor either stern-to or bow-to.	+
-		+
-	==Offshore Islands and Groups==	+
-	* [[Samos#Samiopoula|Samiopoula]]	+
-		+
-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+
-	The only serious marina is [[Pythagorio_Marina|Samos Marina]] in [[Pythagorio]].	+
-		+
-	==Yacht Repairs and Services==	+
-	====Marine Stores====	+
-	None.	+
-		+
-	====Repairs/Yards====	+
-	Some work, mostly on wooden boats.	+
-		+
-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+
-	; Fuel	+
-	: You may be able to arrange fuel delivery by a mini-tanker	+
-	; Water	+
-	: N/A	+
-	; Electricity	+
-	: N/A	+
-		+
-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+
-	===Tourism===	+
	''See [[Samos#Tourism|Samos]]''.		''See [[Samos#Tourism|Samos]]''.
-		+	==Friends==
-	===Laundry===	+
-	*	+
-	*	+
-		+
-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+
-	*	+
-	*	+
-		+
-	===Eateries===	+
-	*	+
-	*	+
-		+
-	===Internet/WiFi===	+
-	Available?	+
-		+
-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+
-	*	+
-		+
-	===Garbage Disposal===	+
-	There are bins in the harbor.	+
-		+
-	===Transportation===	+
-	There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island. ''See [[Samos#Transportation|Samos]] for transportation to elsewhere''.	+
-		+
-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+
-	''See [[Samos#Routes/Passages To/From|Samos]]''.	+
-		+
-	==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==	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
	*		*
	*		*
-	*	+	==Links==
-		+	* {{wikipedia|Marathokampos}}
-	==External Links==	+
-	Links to relevant websites.	+
	* [http://www.marathokampos.gr/ Marathokambos]		* [http://www.marathokampos.gr/ Marathokambos]
-	*
	*		*
-	==References & Publications==	+	==References==
-	See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].	+	''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
-	==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==	+	{{Comments}}
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+	* An idyllic stop in settled weather en route between Samos and the Fournoi Islands or Ikaria --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:54, 2 September 2010 (UTC)
-	* September 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]	+
-	*	+
-	==Personal Notes==	+	{{Verified by}}
-	Personal experiences?	+	* August 2010 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:54, 2 September 2010 (UTC)
-	*	+	* August 2014 {{Istioploos2}}
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Latest revision as of 12:04, 15 August 2018

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.

Charts

See Samos.

Weather

See Samos.

Passages

See Samos.

Islands

• Samiopoula

Communication

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

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

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

Marathokambos, the northern jetty

Works in progress on the N breakwater

The anchorage from north

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The only serious marina is Samos Marina in Pythagorio.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	Available from a long hose on the ferry quay
Electricity	N/A (Not Available)
Toilets	N/A
Showers	N/A
Laundry	?
Garbage	There are bins at the root of the quay
Supplies
Fuel	N/A
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	Some work, mostly on wooden boats
Internet	?
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	?

Provisioning

Proton supermarket in the town. Other provisions.

Eating out

Several tavernas around the bay

Transportation

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

See Samos for transportation to elsewhere.

Tourism

See Samos.

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

• Marathokambos at the Wikipedia
• Marathokambos

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.

• 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)

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Marathokambos and this page's details validated:

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

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