Pharmakonisi
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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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The church is not very remarkable but there is a good view which makes the 20 minute walk worthwhile. | The church is not very remarkable but there is a good view which makes the 20 minute walk worthwhile. | ||
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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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Revision as of 01:13, 26 April 2015
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 Satellite view of Pharmakonisi - Click for larger view |
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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.
Approaches to Pharmakonisi are straightforward.
Berthing Options
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
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 Chart of the Pharmakonisi Cove - Click for larger view |
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.
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
 The Anchorage in Pharmakonisi Click for larger view |
 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
- Pharmakonisi (Wikipedia)
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:
- August 1997 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
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