Marathokambos
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Marathokambos
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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.
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Charts
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See Samos.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
Local Weather
See Samos.
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.
Check-in facilities
There are no check-in facilities. 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).
 The SW quay |
 The northern jetty |
 Works in progress on the north breakwater |
 The anchorage from north |
Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The only serious marina is Samos Marina in Pythagorio.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
Some work, mostly on wooden boats.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel or electricity. Water available from a long hose on the ferry quay.
Tourism and 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.
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:
- September 2007 --Istioploos
- August 2010 --Athene of Lymington 12:54, 2 September 2010 (UTC)
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)
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