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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmakonisi Pharmakonisi]  or Farmakonisi (Φαρμακονήσι), the ancient Pharmakusa, is the small island where [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Caesar Julius Caesar] was held captive for ransom by pirates. After he was ransomed, he returned with the Roman fleet, captured and crucified his former captors. On the island here are the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and of a small [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantine] church, dedicated to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George St. George]. Now the island is uninhabited save a company of Greek soldiers. They have established a lookout, mostly for illegal immigrants, in the ruins of the Roman bath. They do not allow the unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens. The church is not very remarkable but there is a good view which makes the 20 minute walk worthwhile.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmakonisi Pharmakonisi]  or Farmakonisi (Φαρμακονήσι), the ancient Pharmakusa, is the small island where [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Caesar Julius Caesar] was held captive for ransom by pirates. After he was ransomed, he returned with the Roman fleet, captured and crucified his former captors. On the island here are the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and of a small [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire Byzantine] church, dedicated to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George St. George]. Now the island is uninhabited save a company of Greek soldiers. They have established a lookout, mostly for illegal immigrants, in the ruins of the Roman bath.
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==Charts==
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The church is not very remarkable but there is a good view which makes the 20 minute walk worthwhile.
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[[Image:Greece_PharmakonisiS.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Pharmakonisi<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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<font color="red">Warning</font>; Unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is '''not''' allowed.
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==Charts==
; BA
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: 1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
: 1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
 
* Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
* Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Weather==
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Approaches to Pharmakonisi are straightforward.
Approaches to Pharmakonisi are straightforward.
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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===Ports===
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===Anchorages===
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[[Image:Greece_Pharmakonisi_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of the Pharmakonisi Cove<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Greece_Pharmakonisi_h.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Chart of the Pharmakonisi Cove<br />''Click for larger view'']]
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|17.4|N|27|05.5|E|}}<br />
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|17.4|N|27|05.5|E|}}<br />
There is only one cove that offers some protection from the ''meltemi''. Anchor at 5 m depth, reasonable holding. Sometimes the wind can shift to the E, in which case you should take a shore line to the rocks.
There is only one cove that offers some protection from the ''meltemi''. Anchor at 5 m depth, reasonable holding. Sometimes the wind can shift to the E, in which case you should take a shore line to the rocks.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> The Greek army may not allow a non-Greek flagged boat to spend the night here. Also, the unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is prohibited.
<font color="red">Warning:</font> The Greek army may not allow a non-Greek flagged boat to spend the night here. Also, the unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is prohibited.
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===Tourism===
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====Tourism====
The only interest is to see the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and walk to the small Byzantine church, dedicated to St. George
The only interest is to see the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and walk to the small Byzantine church, dedicated to St. George
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
* [[Cruising the Dodecanese Islands]]
* [[Cruising the Dodecanese Islands]]
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
 
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
* Spending the night here is uncomfortable because of the constant coming and going of patrol boats --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
* Spending the night here is uncomfortable because of the constant coming and going of patrol boats --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* August 1997 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Revision as of 21:34, 9 February 2013

Pharmakonisi

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 37°17.4′N, 27°05.5′E
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Pharmakonisi or Farmakonisi (Φαρμακονήσι), the ancient Pharmakusa, is the small island where Julius Caesar was held captive for ransom by pirates. After he was ransomed, he returned with the Roman fleet, captured and crucified his former captors. On the island here are the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and of a small Byzantine church, dedicated to St. George. Now the island is uninhabited save a company of Greek soldiers. They have established a lookout, mostly for illegal immigrants, in the ruins of the Roman bath.

The church is not very remarkable but there is a good view which makes the 20 minute walk worthwhile.

Warning; Unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is not allowed.

Charts

BA
1546 Samos Strait to Güllük Körfezi
NIMA
54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
54403 Samos Strait to Nisos Kalolimnos
Greek
422 Naxos to Samos & Opposite Coast of Asia Minor

Radio Nets

  • Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF no signal

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Pharmakonisi are straightforward.

Berthing Options

Ports

None.

Anchorages

Chart of the Pharmakonisi Cove
Click for larger view

World icon.png 37°17.4′N, 27°05.5′E
There is only one cove that offers some protection from the meltemi. Anchor at 5 m depth, reasonable holding. Sometimes the wind can shift to the E, in which case you should take a shore line to the rocks.

Warning: The Greek army may not allow a non-Greek flagged boat to spend the night here. Also, the unescorted landing of non-Greek citizens is prohibited.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Offshore Islands

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Things to do Ashore

Greece Pharmakonisi1.jpg
The Anchorage in Pharmakonisi
Click for larger view
Greece Pharmakonisi2.jpg
Aerial View of Pharmakonisi
Click for larger view

Tourism

The only interest is to see the ruins of a Roman bath (several arches) and walk to the small Byzantine church, dedicated to St. George

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

None.

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

N/A.

Transportation

N/A.

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.


Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

  • Spending the night here is uncomfortable because of the constant coming and going of patrol boats --Istioploos


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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


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