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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patmos Patmos] (Πάτμος), in addition to being a delightful island with many coves, is one of the most important places of the Christian religion. In the period between 81 and 96 AD [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Apostle St. John] wrote the Apocalypse ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation Revelation]) in a grotto not far from Skala, the harbor, now inside the Monastery of the Apocalypse half way up the hill from the harbor. Legend has it that a rock in the harbor used to be a sorcerer named Kynops who came afoul of St. John. In 1088 the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantines Byzantine] emperor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexios_I_Komnenos Alexios Comnenos] presented the island to St. Ioannis Theologos [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942 monastery] which still dominates the island.<br />
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The fortified Monastery of St John has one of the most important libraries with many manuscripts including the illuminated ''Gospel According to St. Mark'' and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobull chrysobull] signed by Alexios Comnenos granting the island to St. Ioannis Theologos. The people of Patmos are very religious and it seems that at least half of the male population go under the first name of Theologos which means "the theologian."<br />
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The harbor, Skala, is an attractive and bustling with activity town. Many cruise ships visit it every day and disgorge hundred of tourists, who are herded into buses for the Monastery. Most of these cruise ships do not stay very long and at night the town is more manageable. The bathing area adjacent to the old commercial harbor is surprisingly clean.<br />
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The old town of Patmos is built around the Monastery on top of the hill and has many old houses. All together it is a very nice place to visit although in the summer months it is liable to be very hot.<br />
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{{himage|Patmos6.jpg |Monastery of St John, Patmos}}<br />
{{himage|PatmosMonastery.jpg |Monastery of St John}}<br />
{{himage|PatmosApocalypse.jpg |Monastery of the Apocalypse, Patmos}}<br />
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==Charts==<br />
{{image right|Greece_Patmos_S.jpg |Satellite view of Patmos }}<br />
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; BA<br />
: 2682 Kolpos Patalion to Nisos Nisiros<br />
: 3927 Patmos, Arki and Lipso<br />
; Imray-Tetra<br />
: G34 Southern Cyclades<br />
; NIMA<br />
: 54400 Samos to Rodhos<br />
; Greek<br />
: 423 Paros to Astypalia<br />
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==Weather==<br />
''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
* [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]]<br />
* [[Cruising the Samos Sea Islands]]<br />
* [[Cruising the Dodecanese Islands]]<br />
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==Islands==<br />
* [[Lipsi]]<br />
* [[Arki and Marathi]]<br />
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==Communication==<br />
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 22470 31 231<br />
* Olympia Radio - channel 24<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
Approaches to Patmos are without problems, although strong gusts will be experienced in the bay leading to the main harbor of Skala during a meltemi. One needs also to watch for the various rocks (above water) that dot the bay, but these mostly are easy to see, especially during the day. A dangerous shoal patch, Ifalos Khelia, with only 0.5 metres of water over it, lies about half a mile due south of Nisos Khelia and needs to be given a wide berth, especially if approaching from the south.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
There is a customs office on the main quay of [[#Skala|Skala]], near to the Port Police. I am not sure if Patmos is formally a Port of Entry, but I was able to clear in here successfully in 2011. --[[User:Nereus|Nereus]] <br />
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A transit log will quickly and effortlessly be stamped by the Coast Guard at the cruise ship embarkation/debarkation building. <br />
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==Berthing==<br />
===Ports===<br />
{{Poi |lat=37.32596 |lon=26.54572 | type= harbour |name= Skala |altname= Σκάλα |zoom= 16 | portofentry= y<br />
| image= Greece Patmos skala m.jpg | imagetext= Chart of Scala<br />
| text= Skala is a fairly safe harbor during the ''meltemi'' season despite the strong gusts and cross-winds. However, it is open to the SE and during the winter months it can become untenable. The yacht berths are towards the head of the inlet, on a half-mile long quay along the west side, north of the town beach which does not appear on recent charts (see satellite view). Update June 2017: the quay shows on the Navionics iPhone app. Depths at quayside are 2.75 metres in the southern end before the bend and 3.8 to 4.25 metres along the remainder to the north end. Update July 2017: Depths at the far end of town quay are 7.7m. There is a Hellenic Electricity building that seems to be using a Diesel Generator and the fumes hang in the air like a bus waiting for passengers. Nazos Supermarket (next door) will give you 12/24 hour Wifi Passes when you buy products. Internet quality is good. The quay closer to the town is reserved for ferries and tripper boats. During strong northerly winds the fetch on the quay can become uncomfortable and you are usually anchor mooring with a cross wind. The holding is mostly good in mud, but in a strong meltemi plough-type anchors can drag, so it is important to check your anchor is secure if leaving the boat in these conditions. There are also several charter fleets operating from Skala, so anchors can and do get tangled. And, in July/August arrive early in Skala to get a place on the town quay, by midday it's full (especially if a Meltemi is on the way). 2017 Prices for 13m yacht €7 p/day (without electric or water). Water approx. €1 per 100 Litres. Electricity is now available and water can be purchased from a truck that comes by frequently. It used to be possible to anchor at the head of the inlet, but since the construction of the new ‘marina’ (see below) this is not really encouraged as the space to swing is now so limited. <br />
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In the North end of the inlet a new small "marina" has been constructed, consisting of a substantial concrete jetty and quay with space (theoretically) for around 50 boats if only laid moorings were installed. Depths alongside the north wall &gt;3m and alongside the float &gt;3m at the root and 7m at the end. There are also numerous water and electricity points along both the jetty and quay (but not in service at the time of visit in May 2012). However, the jetty is already almost filled with local boats lying alongside, as there is evidently no management of the "marina" at present. Currently therefore there is only room for around 2/3 yachts at the very end of the jetty and maybe a further 5/6 anchor moored back to the quay. It is not known when or if the marina will be brought into proper service. Moreover, it is a very long way from the town. Update July 2017 - The marina jetty 'black bumpers' will make a mess of your boat and fenders.<br />
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There are many restaurants, coffee shops, and stores in Skala and more up in the Chora above. }}<br />
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{{himage|SkalaHarbour.jpg|Aerial view of Skala}}<br />
{{himage|PatmosSkala.jpg|The '''Skala''' inlet: yacht quay (top left) & new "marina" (top right)}}<br />
{{himage|PatmosMarina.jpg|The jetty of the new "marina", looking south}}<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None. There is a half finished marina in [[#Skala|Skala]] but it is not attended.<br />
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==Anchorages==<br />
{{Poi |lat=37.32658 |lon=26.5564 | type= anchorage |name= Aspri |altname= Άσπρη |zoom= 17<br />
| altname= Lampsi<br />
| image = Greece_Patmos_Aspri.jpg<br />
| imagetext= The Aspri Cove<br />
| text= Aspri is a small cove just N of [[#Skala|Skala]]. It is reasonably well protected from the ''meltemi'' and it is a convenient anchorage away from the noise of the harbor yet [[#Skala|Skala]] is easy to reach either with the dinghy or on foot, about 20 minutes. There is room only for two yachts. The bottom is mostly weed but there are several good patches of sand where you can drop your anchor in about 5 m depth. However, this is a regular day-time stop for the large tourist Gulets. They tend to anchor right in the middle, or med moor up against the rocks on the West.}}<br />
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{{Poi |lat=37.33113 |lon=26.55627 |zoom=16| type= anchorage |name= Meloyi Bay |altname= Μελόϊ<br />
| text= Meloyi Bay is less than 1 nmi N of Aspri. It is very attractive but the bottom is mostly weed and it is hard and unreliable to anchor here}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.4|N|26|33.6|E| | type= anchorage |name= Agriolivadho |altname= Αγριολείβαδο |zoom= 16<br />
| image = Greece_Patmos_Agriolivadho_m.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Agriolivadho<br />
| text= Agriolivadho or Agrio Livadhi Bay just N of Meloyi Bay it is protected form the ''meltemi'' but there are strong gusts. It is partially protected from the SE by the small Ayia Thekla Island (also shown in some maps as Panayia). The bottom is weed and sand. Anchor over a patch of sand in 4 m depth. The cove is attractive and [[#Skala|Skala]] is just a 35 minute walk from here.<br />
{{Warning}}Sometimes anchors drag on the weed so choose a spot of sand.}}<br />
{{image center| Patmos_Agriolivadho.jpg|Agriolivadho | 400px }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.9|N|26|34.24|E| | type= anchorage |name= Kambos Bay |altname= Κάμπος |zoom= 16<br />
| image = Patmos_KambosBay.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Kambos Bay<br />
| text= Kambos Bay is further NE of Agriolivadho it is protected form the ''meltemi'' but there are strong gusts. Exposed to the S and SE. The bottom is weed and sometimes anchors drag. One can find a patch of sand to drop the anchor. There are a few tavernas on the beach. }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.76|N|26|34.77|E| | type= anchorage |name= Vagia |altname= Βαγιά |zoom= 15<br />
| image= GreecePatmosVagia.jpg<br />
| imagetext= The cove of Vagiá<br />
| text= Vagiá is a small but attractive cove N of [[#Kambos_Bay|Kambos Bay]]. The bottom here is sand with very little weed. Anchor in about 5 m depth and make sure that you snorkel check your anchor. }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.7|N|26|35.3|E| | type= anchorage |name= Livadhi Geranou |zoom= 16<br />
|image= Greece_PatmosLivadi.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Livadhi Geranou or Pothito<br />
| text= Livadhi Geranou (Λιβάδι Γερανού) or Livadhi Pothitou (Λιβάδι Ποθητού)is a pleasant and some what isolated anchorage. There is only one restaurant but it closes for the evening. The bay is well protected from the ''meltemi'' and the little island of Ayios Yiorgis protects it from light southerly winds. Anchor in 5 m over sand, good holding.<br />
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{{Danger}}There are several reefs and shallows. Enter the cove from the E of of Ayios Yiorgis island staying closer to the island and away from the submerged reefs on the E of the channel.}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.4|N|26|35.9|E|| type= anchorage |name= Panayia tou Geranou |altname= Παναγία του Γερανού |zoom= 16<br />
| image= GreecePatmosPanayiaGeranou.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Panayia tou Geranou<br />
| text= Panayia tou Geranou is just E of [[#Livadhi_Pothitou|Livadhi Geranou]]. It is also a pleasant and isolated anchorage protected from the ''meltemi''. The bottom has a steep slope, anchor in 6-7 m over sand.<br />
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{{Danger}} There are several reefs and shallows. Enter the cove from the W of of Ayios Yiorgis island staying closer to the island and away from the shallows E of the channel and the reef on the W.}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|22.25|N|26|33.6|E|| type= anchorage |name= Livadhi Kaloyiron |zoom= 16<br />
| image= Greece_PatmosKalogeron.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Livadhi Kaloyiro<br />
| text= Livadhi Kaloyiron (Λιβάδι Καλογήρων - Meadow of the Monks) is a very attractive cove open to the NW. It is a good anchorage, frequented by fishermen, with S, SE, and NE winds. Anchor over sand in 5 m depth. The surrounding country side is very pleasant.}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|18|N|26|33.8|E| | type= anchorage |name= Grikos Bay |altname= Γροίκος |zoom= 16<br />
| image= Patmos Grikos.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Grikos Bay<br />
| text= Grikos Bay is just 3 M S of [[#Skala|Skala]]. There are a number of pleasant spots that one can anchor. At the head of the bay there are a few houses and a small mole that can accommodate one or two boats. It is open to the SE.<br />
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It is better to anchor behind Tragos Island at [[#Ormos_Petras|Ormos Petras]] which provides some shelter from the SE. Reasonable holding once your anchor is through the weed.<br />
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One can also anchor off at about 8-10 m. There are several permanent moorings and one may be free for a short stay. <br />
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UPDATE July/2022: It is not really possible to anchor on 10m since all the space has been taken up by "private moorings". A most uncharming man on a speedboat will hassle you right from the moment you enter the bay and won't stop shouting until you take one of his buoys for 10€/night or leave. Not sure how doable it would be to anchor on deeper water given the dubious holding.<br />
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[[Image:Patmos Grikos.jpg|frame|center|Grikos Bay]]<br />
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{{Poi |37|17.7|N|26|33.7|E| | type= anchorage |name= Ormos Petras (Diakofti) |altname= Όρμος Πέτρας [Διακόφτι] |zoom= 16<br />
| image = Greece_Patmos_Petras_m.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Ormos Petras<br />
| text= Ormos Petras is a pleasant enough anchorage behind Tragos Island. It affords good shelter from SE wind but not so good a shelter when the ''meltemi'' is blowing, in that case, go to either [[#Skala|Skala]] or [[#Grikos_Bay|Grikos]]. Anchor at about 9 m. The bottom is soft sand which provides indifferent holding.<br />
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Near the shore in Patmos and slightly N of Tragos Island there are several boats on permanent moorings, you may be able to temporarily use a vacant mooring.}}<br />
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{{himage|Patmos_Petra.jpg|Ormos Petras}}<br />
{{himage|GreecePatmosPetra.jpg|The moorings}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|17.5|N|26|32.6|E| | type= anchorage |name= Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos | zoom= 15<br />
| image = Greece_Patmos_Stavros_m.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Stavros Bay<br />
| text={{mark |37|17.5|N|26|32.6|E| | type= anchorage |name= Stavros Bay |altname= Σταυρός | zoom= 16}} and {{mark |37|17.3|N|26|33.2|E| type= anchorage |name= Psili Ammos |altname= Ψηλή Άμμος | zoom= 16}} are two big bays at the SW of the island. Usually there is some swell which make them uncomfortable. Not recommended for an overnight during the ''meltemi'' season, but good places for a swim and lunch.<br />
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Anchor on the SW of Psili Ammos. Good holding.<br />
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With SE to S winds these are very good and safe anchorages, particularly {{mark |lat=37.28553 |lon=26.55039 | type= anchorage |name= Alikí |altname= Αλυκή | zoom= 16}} the easternmost cove of Stavros Bay.<br />
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The northern anchorage is deep until very close in. A shore line is probably needed. The southeast anchorage is heavily weeded. We managed to get the anchor to hold in about 3.5 metres, adequate only for lunch in the prevailing light conditions. --[[User:Straitshooter|Straitshooter]]}}<br />
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{{himage|GreecePatmosStavros1.jpg|Stavros, Patmos from the E}}<br />
{{himage|GreecePatmosAliki.jpg|Alikí}}<br />
{{himage|GreecePatmosStavros2.jpg|Stavros from the N}}<br />
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==Amenities==<br />
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|header|Facilities<br />
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|Water|<br />
[[#Skala|Skala]]: Prepaid keys available from yacht quay management kiosk on the waterfront.<br />
|Toilets| N/A<br />
|Electricity| [[#Skala|Skala]]: Prepaid keys available from yacht quay management kiosk on the waterfront.<br />
|Toilets| N/A<br />
|Showers| N/A<br />
|Laundry| <br />
[[#Skala|Skala]]: one is just across from the yacht quay. They wash and iron the clothes within a few hours. Another one is off the main street.<br />
You can find [http://www.ecolaundry.gr Ecolaundry] in the street close to the small St John's Baptisrty. they provide detergent and softener but have coins in advance as they don't have a note changer.<br />
|Garbage| There are bins around [[#Skala|Skala]], recycling ones too, and in several of the anchorages.<br />
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|header|Supplies<br />
|Fuel|<br />
[[#Skala|Skala]]: a mini-tankervisits the quay daily. To arrange for a delivery call +30 22470 7 032530, +30 6977 342 155, or +30 22470 031177 <br />
|Bottled gas| [[#Skala|Skala]]: in supermarkets<br />
|Chandlers| [[#Skala|Skala]]: at least one store, right across from the yacht quay<br />
[[#Ormos Petras|Ormos Petras (Diakofti)]]: at the [http://patmos-marine.blogspot.com Patmos Marine] shipyard in Diakofti. Fairly weel stocked<br />
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|header|Services<br />
|Repairs|<br />
[[#Ormos Petras|Ormos Petras (Diakofti)]]: at the [http://patmos-marine.blogspot.com Patmos Marine] shipyard in Diakofti, tel. +30 2247-031903. It does major repairs.<br />
|Internet| In Internet cafés<br />
|Mobile connectivity| Strong 4G signal in most of the island<br />
|Vehicle rentals| There are several rental stores in [[#Skala|Skala]]<br />
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==Provisioning==<br />
* In [[#Skala|Skala]] there is a very good grocery shopping. The new ''AB'' supermarket is very well provisioned<br />
* Wine and ''ouzo'' are cheaper here than in other islands<br />
* There is a large dry fruit store on the main square<br />
* There are also excellent bakeries. <br />
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==Eating out==<br />
* Sapsila About 4 km form [[#Skala|Skala]] along the the S coast<br />
: {{mark |name= Mpenetos | type= eatingout |text=This is the best restaurant of the island, and one of the best in Greece. You will need a reservation, tel.+30 22470 33 089.}}<br />
* [[#Skala|Skala]]<br />
: {{mark |name= Vegghera | type= eatingout |text=Sophisticated restaurant right across from the yacht quay, tel. +30 22470 32 988.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Tzivaeri (Τζιβαέρι) | type= eatingout |text=Between the yacht and the old quay (day-trip boats) on a balcony overlooking the harbor has exceptionally good Greek food.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Pyrofani | type= eatingout |text=It is just across from the old quay (day-trip boats) it serves good Greek dishes.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Mermaids | type= eatingout |text=It is near the commercial harbor it serves good Greek dishes.}}<br />
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: {{mark |name= Tarsanas | | type= eatingout |text= It is withing the ''Patmos Marine'' shipyard. Very upscale but reasonable prices.}}<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, ferries to Athens and [[Samos]], hydrofoils to [[Leros]] and [[Kos]].<br />
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==Tourism==<br />
====Places to Visit====<br />
{| class="wikitable" align=right<br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Monastery1.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Monastery from the S</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Monastery2.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Monastery from the town</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Monastery3.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>Inside the Monastery</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Monastery4.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>Skala from the Monastery</small><br />
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|[[Image:GreeceChoraPatmos2.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>A Street in Chora</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_ Evangelismos.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Monastery of Evangelismos</small><br />
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The late 10th century Byzantine [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942 Monastery of Saint John], a [http://whc.unesco.org/en/about/ World Heritage] site, is a must. Entry is free, but sensible clothing needs to be worn. The museum contains many treasures from the Monastery’s 900 year history as well as ancient Hellenic and Roman discoveries from the island. <br />
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Also visit the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_the_Apocalypse Grotto of the Apocalypse], is halfway down between the monastery and Skala. It here that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Patmos St. John] is said to have dictated the book of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation Apocalypse] to his disciple Prochorus.<br />
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It is definitely worth strolling around the old town surrounding the castle of the Monastery. One can visit the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh255.jsp?obj_id=1489 Monastery] on foot from [[#Skala|Skala]] (about 30-40 minutes) but because of the heat it is best to take a taxi (€6.50 one-way July 2017) or a bus and then walk down hill, visiting on the way the Apocalypse Grotto. Both the Monastery and Apocalypse Grotto open from 0830 – 1330 daily and from 1600 – 1800 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays only.<br />
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In addition to the Monastery of Saint John there many other lesser but very attractive monasteries scattered around the island.<br />
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There are many attractive and clean beaches in this fairly low key island.<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942 Monastery of Saint John]<br />
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh255.jsp?obj_id=1489 Monastery]<br />
* {{wikipedia|Cave_of_the_Apocalypse|Cave of the Apocalypse}}<br />
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==References==<br />
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
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{{Verified by}}<br />
* May 2007 ([[#Livadhi Kaloyiron|Livadhi Kaloyiron]]) {{Istioploos2}}<br />
* September 2009 ([[#Grikos Bay|Grikos Bay]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 09:35, 21 September 2010 (UTC) <br />
* August 2010 ([[#Vagia|Vagiá]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* September 2010 ([[#Skala|Skala]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]<br />
* October 2010 ([[#Panayia tou Geranou|Panayia tou Geranou]], [[#Grikos Bay|Grikos Bay]], [[#Ormos Petras|Ormos Petras]], [[#Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos|Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* August 2011 ([[#Skala|Skala]]) --[[User:Nereus|Nereus]] <br />
* July 2013 ([[#Agriolivadho|Agriolivadho]]) --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]] [[Image:Canada_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://lifepart2.info Life Part: 2]<br />
* May 2014 ([[#Grikos Bay|Grikos Bay]], [[#Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos|Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos]]) - [[User:Straitshooter|Straitshooter]]<br />
* May 2015 ([[#Skala|Skala]]) --[[User:Monterey|Monterey]] [[Image:Bermuda Icon.png]]<br />
* July 2017 ([[#Skala|Skala]],) --[[User:Speedbird|Speedbird]]<br />
* August 2017 ([[#Skala|Skala]], [[#Livadhi Geranou|Livadhi Geranou]], [[#Agriolivadho|Agriolivadho]], [[#Aspri|Aspri]], [[#Ormos Petras|Ormos Petras (Diakofti)]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* June 2019 ([[#Skala|Skala]]) --[[User:Io|Io]] <br />
* May 2022 --[[User:Smoothtraveller|Smoothtraveller]] [[Image:France_Icon.png]]<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patmos Patmos] (Πάτμος), in addition to being a delightful island with many coves, is one of the most important places of the Christian religion. In the period between 81 and 96 AD [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Apostle St. John] wrote the Apocalypse ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation Revelation]) in a grotto not far from Skala, the harbor, now inside the Monastery of the Apocalypse half way up the hill from the harbor. Legend has it that a rock in the harbor used to be a sorcerer named Kynops who came afoul of St. John. In 1088 the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantines Byzantine] emperor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexios_I_Komnenos Alexios Comnenos] presented the island to St. Ioannis Theologos [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942 monastery] which still dominates the island.<br />
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The fortified Monastery of St John has one of the most important libraries with many manuscripts including the illuminated ''Gospel According to St. Mark'' and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysobull chrysobull] signed by Alexios Comnenos granting the island to St. Ioannis Theologos. The people of Patmos are very religious and it seems that at least half of the male population go under the first name of Theologos which means "the theologian."<br />
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The harbor, Skala, is an attractive and bustling with activity town. Many cruise ships visit it every day and disgorge hundred of tourists, who are herded into buses for the Monastery. Most of these cruise ships do not stay very long and at night the town is more manageable. The bathing area adjacent to the old commercial harbor is surprisingly clean.<br />
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The old town of Patmos is built around the Monastery on top of the hill and has many old houses. All together it is a very nice place to visit although in the summer months it is liable to be very hot.<br />
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{{himage|Patmos6.jpg |Monastery of St John, Patmos}}<br />
{{himage|PatmosMonastery.jpg |Monastery of St John}}<br />
{{himage|PatmosApocalypse.jpg |Monastery of the Apocalypse, Patmos}}<br />
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==Charts==<br />
{{image right|Greece_Patmos_S.jpg |Satellite view of Patmos }}<br />
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; BA<br />
: 2682 Kolpos Patalion to Nisos Nisiros<br />
: 3927 Patmos, Arki and Lipso<br />
; Imray-Tetra<br />
: G34 Southern Cyclades<br />
; NIMA<br />
: 54400 Samos to Rodhos<br />
; Greek<br />
: 423 Paros to Astypalia<br />
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==Weather==<br />
''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
* [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]]<br />
* [[Cruising the Samos Sea Islands]]<br />
* [[Cruising the Dodecanese Islands]]<br />
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==Islands==<br />
* [[Lipsi]]<br />
* [[Arki and Marathi]]<br />
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==Communication==<br />
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 & Tel. +30 22470 31 231<br />
* Olympia Radio - channel 24<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
Approaches to Patmos are without problems, although strong gusts will be experienced in the bay leading to the main harbor of Skala during a meltemi. One needs also to watch for the various rocks (above water) that dot the bay, but these mostly are easy to see, especially during the day. A dangerous shoal patch, Ifalos Khelia, with only 0.5 metres of water over it, lies about half a mile due south of Nisos Khelia and needs to be given a wide berth, especially if approaching from the south.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
There is a customs office on the main quay of [[#Skala|Skala]], near to the Port Police. I am not sure if Patmos is formally a Port of Entry, but I was able to clear in here successfully in 2011. --[[User:Nereus|Nereus]] <br />
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A transit log will quickly and effortlessly be stamped by the Coast Guard at the cruise ship embarkation/debarkation building. <br />
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==Berthing==<br />
===Ports===<br />
{{Poi |lat=37.32596 |lon=26.54572 | type= harbour |name= Skala |altname= Σκάλα |zoom= 16 | portofentry= y<br />
| image= Greece Patmos skala m.jpg | imagetext= Chart of Scala<br />
| text= Skala is a fairly safe harbor during the ''meltemi'' season despite the strong gusts and cross-winds. However, it is open to the SE and during the winter months it can become untenable. The yacht berths are towards the head of the inlet, on a half-mile long quay along the west side, north of the town beach which does not appear on recent charts (see satellite view). Update June 2017: the quay shows on the Navionics iPhone app. Depths at quayside are 2.75 metres in the southern end before the bend and 3.8 to 4.25 metres along the remainder to the north end. Update July 2017: Depths at the far end of town quay are 7.7m. There is a Hellenic Electricity building that seems to be using a Diesel Generator and the fumes hang in the air like a bus waiting for passengers. Nazos Supermarket (next door) will give you 12/24 hour Wifi Passes when you buy products. Internet quality is good. The quay closer to the town is reserved for ferries and tripper boats. During strong northerly winds the fetch on the quay can become uncomfortable and you are usually anchor mooring with a cross wind. The holding is mostly good in mud, but in a strong meltemi plough-type anchors can drag, so it is important to check your anchor is secure if leaving the boat in these conditions. There are also several charter fleets operating from Skala, so anchors can and do get tangled. And, in July/August arrive early in Skala to get a place on the town quay, by midday it's full (especially if a Meltemi is on the way). 2017 Prices for 13m yacht €7 p/day (without electric or water). Water approx. €1 per 100 Litres. Electricity is now available and water can be purchased from a truck that comes by frequently. It used to be possible to anchor at the head of the inlet, but since the construction of the new ‘marina’ (see below) this is not really encouraged as the space to swing is now so limited. <br />
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In the North end of the inlet a new small "marina" has been constructed, consisting of a substantial concrete jetty and quay with space (theoretically) for around 50 boats if only laid moorings were installed. Depths alongside the north wall &gt;3m and alongside the float &gt;3m at the root and 7m at the end. There are also numerous water and electricity points along both the jetty and quay (but not in service at the time of visit in May 2012). However, the jetty is already almost filled with local boats lying alongside, as there is evidently no management of the "marina" at present. Currently therefore there is only room for around 2/3 yachts at the very end of the jetty and maybe a further 5/6 anchor moored back to the quay. It is not known when or if the marina will be brought into proper service. Moreover, it is a very long way from the town. Update July 2017 - The marina jetty 'black bumpers' will make a mess of your boat and fenders.<br />
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There are many restaurants, coffee shops, and stores in Skala and more up in the Chora above. }}<br />
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{{himage|SkalaHarbour.jpg|Aerial view of Skala}}<br />
{{himage|PatmosSkala.jpg|The '''Skala''' inlet: yacht quay (top left) & new "marina" (top right)}}<br />
{{himage|PatmosMarina.jpg|The jetty of the new "marina", looking south}}<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
None. There is a half finished marina in [[#Skala|Skala]] but it is not attended.<br />
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==Anchorages==<br />
{{Poi |lat=37.32658 |lon=26.5564 | type= anchorage |name= Aspri |altname= Άσπρη |zoom= 17<br />
| altname= Lampsi<br />
| image = Greece_Patmos_Aspri.jpg<br />
| imagetext= The Aspri Cove<br />
| text= Aspri is a small cove just N of [[#Skala|Skala]]. It is reasonably well protected from the ''meltemi'' and it is a convenient anchorage away from the noise of the harbor yet [[#Skala|Skala]] is easy to reach either with the dinghy or on foot, about 20 minutes. There is room only for two yachts. The bottom is mostly weed but there are several good patches of sand where you can drop your anchor in about 5 m depth. However, this is a regular day-time stop for the large tourist Gulets. They tend to anchor right in the middle, or med moor up against the rocks on the West.}}<br />
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{{Poi |lat=37.33113 |lon=26.55627 |zoom=16| type= anchorage |name= Meloyi Bay |altname= Μελόϊ<br />
| text= Meloyi Bay is less than 1 nmi N of Aspri. It is very attractive but the bottom is mostly weed and it is hard and unreliable to anchor here}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.4|N|26|33.6|E| | type= anchorage |name= Agriolivadho |altname= Αγριολείβαδο |zoom= 16<br />
| image = Greece_Patmos_Agriolivadho_m.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Agriolivadho<br />
| text= Agriolivadho or Agrio Livadhi Bay just N of Meloyi Bay it is protected form the ''meltemi'' but there are strong gusts. It is partially protected from the SE by the small Ayia Thekla Island (also shown in some maps as Panayia). The bottom is weed and sand. Anchor over a patch of sand in 4 m depth. The cove is attractive and [[#Skala|Skala]] is just a 35 minute walk from here.<br />
{{Warning}}Sometimes anchors drag on the weed so choose a spot of sand.}}<br />
{{image center| Patmos_Agriolivadho.jpg|Agriolivadho | 400px }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.9|N|26|34.24|E| | type= anchorage |name= Kambos Bay |altname= Κάμπος |zoom= 16<br />
| image = Patmos_KambosBay.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Kambos Bay<br />
| text= Kambos Bay is further NE of Agriolivadho it is protected form the ''meltemi'' but there are strong gusts. Exposed to the S and SE. The bottom is weed and sometimes anchors drag. One can find a patch of sand to drop the anchor. There are a few tavernas on the beach. }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.76|N|26|34.77|E| | type= anchorage |name= Vagia |altname= Βαγιά |zoom= 15<br />
| image= GreecePatmosVagia.jpg<br />
| imagetext= The cove of Vagiá<br />
| text= Vagiá is a small but attractive cove N of [[#Kambos_Bay|Kambos Bay]]. The bottom here is sand with very little weed. Anchor in about 5 m depth and make sure that you snorkel check your anchor. }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.7|N|26|35.3|E| | type= anchorage |name= Livadhi Geranou |zoom= 16<br />
|image= Greece_PatmosLivadi.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Livadhi Geranou or Pothito<br />
| text= Livadhi Geranou (Λιβάδι Γερανού) or Livadhi Pothitou (Λιβάδι Ποθητού)is a pleasant and some what isolated anchorage. There is only one restaurant but it closes for the evening. The bay is well protected from the ''meltemi'' and the little island of Ayios Yiorgis protects it from light southerly winds. Anchor in 5 m over sand, good holding.<br />
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{{Danger}}There are several reefs and shallows. Enter the cove from the E of of Ayios Yiorgis island staying closer to the island and away from the submerged reefs on the E of the channel.}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|20.4|N|26|35.9|E|| type= anchorage |name= Panayia tou Geranou |altname= Παναγία του Γερανού |zoom= 16<br />
| image= GreecePatmosPanayiaGeranou.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Panayia tou Geranou<br />
| text= Panayia tou Geranou is just E of [[#Livadhi_Pothitou|Livadhi Geranou]]. It is also a pleasant and isolated anchorage protected from the ''meltemi''. The bottom has a steep slope, anchor in 6-7 m over sand.<br />
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{{Danger}} There are several reefs and shallows. Enter the cove from the W of of Ayios Yiorgis island staying closer to the island and away from the shallows E of the channel and the reef on the W.}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|22.25|N|26|33.6|E|| type= anchorage |name= Livadhi Kaloyiron |zoom= 16<br />
| image= Greece_PatmosKalogeron.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Livadhi Kaloyiro<br />
| text= Livadhi Kaloyiron (Λιβάδι Καλογήρων - Meadow of the Monks) is a very attractive cove open to the NW. It is a good anchorage, frequented by fishermen, with S, SE, and NE winds. Anchor over sand in 5 m depth. The surrounding country side is very pleasant.}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|18|N|26|33.8|E| | type= anchorage |name= Grikos Bay |altname= Γροίκος |zoom= 16<br />
| image= Patmos Grikos.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Grikos Bay<br />
| text= Grikos Bay is just 3 M S of [[#Skala|Skala]]. There are a number of pleasant spots that one can anchor. At the head of the bay there are a few houses and a small mole that can accommodate one or two boats. It is open to the SE.<br />
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It is better to anchor behind Tragos Island at [[#Ormos_Petras|Ormos Petras]] which provides some shelter from the SE. Reasonable holding once your anchor is through the weed.<br />
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One can also anchor off at about 8-10 m. There are several permanent moorings and one may be free for a short stay. }}<br />
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UPDATE July/2022: it is not really possible to anchor on 10m since all the space has been taken up by "private moorings". A most uncharming man on a speedboat will hassle you right from the moment you enter the bay and won't stop shouting untill you take one of his buoys for 10€/night or leave. Not sure how doable it would be to anchor on deeper water given the dubious holding.<br />
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[[Image:Patmos Grikos.jpg|frame|center|Grikos Bay]]<br />
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{{Poi |37|17.7|N|26|33.7|E| | type= anchorage |name= Ormos Petras (Diakofti) |altname= Όρμος Πέτρας [Διακόφτι] |zoom= 16<br />
| image = Greece_Patmos_Petras_m.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Ormos Petras<br />
| text= Ormos Petras is a pleasant enough anchorage behind Tragos Island. It affords good shelter from SE wind but not so good a shelter when the ''meltemi'' is blowing, in that case, go to either [[#Skala|Skala]] or [[#Grikos_Bay|Grikos]]. Anchor at about 9 m. The bottom is soft sand which provides indifferent holding.<br />
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Near the shore in Patmos and slightly N of Tragos Island there are several boats on permanent moorings, you may be able to temporarily use a vacant mooring.}}<br />
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{{himage|Patmos_Petra.jpg|Ormos Petras}}<br />
{{himage|GreecePatmosPetra.jpg|The moorings}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|17.5|N|26|32.6|E| | type= anchorage |name= Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos | zoom= 15<br />
| image = Greece_Patmos_Stavros_m.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Chart of Stavros Bay<br />
| text={{mark |37|17.5|N|26|32.6|E| | type= anchorage |name= Stavros Bay |altname= Σταυρός | zoom= 16}} and {{mark |37|17.3|N|26|33.2|E| type= anchorage |name= Psili Ammos |altname= Ψηλή Άμμος | zoom= 16}} are two big bays at the SW of the island. Usually there is some swell which make them uncomfortable. Not recommended for an overnight during the ''meltemi'' season, but good places for a swim and lunch.<br />
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Anchor on the SW of Psili Ammos. Good holding.<br />
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With SE to S winds these are very good and safe anchorages, particularly {{mark |lat=37.28553 |lon=26.55039 | type= anchorage |name= Alikí |altname= Αλυκή | zoom= 16}} the easternmost cove of Stavros Bay.<br />
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The northern anchorage is deep until very close in. A shore line is probably needed. The southeast anchorage is heavily weeded. We managed to get the anchor to hold in about 3.5 metres, adequate only for lunch in the prevailing light conditions. --[[User:Straitshooter|Straitshooter]]}}<br />
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{{himage|GreecePatmosStavros1.jpg|Stavros, Patmos from the E}}<br />
{{himage|GreecePatmosAliki.jpg|Alikí}}<br />
{{himage|GreecePatmosStavros2.jpg|Stavros from the N}}<br />
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==Amenities==<br />
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|header|Facilities<br />
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|Water|<br />
[[#Skala|Skala]]: Prepaid keys available from yacht quay management kiosk on the waterfront.<br />
|Toilets| N/A<br />
|Electricity| [[#Skala|Skala]]: Prepaid keys available from yacht quay management kiosk on the waterfront.<br />
|Toilets| N/A<br />
|Showers| N/A<br />
|Laundry| <br />
[[#Skala|Skala]]: one is just across from the yacht quay. They wash and iron the clothes within a few hours. Another one is off the main street.<br />
You can find [http://www.ecolaundry.gr Ecolaundry] in the street close to the small St John's Baptisrty. they provide detergent and softener but have coins in advance as they don't have a note changer.<br />
|Garbage| There are bins around [[#Skala|Skala]], recycling ones too, and in several of the anchorages.<br />
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|header|Supplies<br />
|Fuel|<br />
[[#Skala|Skala]]: a mini-tankervisits the quay daily. To arrange for a delivery call +30 22470 7 032530, +30 6977 342 155, or +30 22470 031177 <br />
|Bottled gas| [[#Skala|Skala]]: in supermarkets<br />
|Chandlers| [[#Skala|Skala]]: at least one store, right across from the yacht quay<br />
[[#Ormos Petras|Ormos Petras (Diakofti)]]: at the [http://patmos-marine.blogspot.com Patmos Marine] shipyard in Diakofti. Fairly weel stocked<br />
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|header|Services<br />
|Repairs|<br />
[[#Ormos Petras|Ormos Petras (Diakofti)]]: at the [http://patmos-marine.blogspot.com Patmos Marine] shipyard in Diakofti, tel. +30 2247-031903. It does major repairs.<br />
|Internet| In Internet cafés<br />
|Mobile connectivity| Strong 4G signal in most of the island<br />
|Vehicle rentals| There are several rental stores in [[#Skala|Skala]]<br />
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==Provisioning==<br />
* In [[#Skala|Skala]] there is a very good grocery shopping. The new ''AB'' supermarket is very well provisioned<br />
* Wine and ''ouzo'' are cheaper here than in other islands<br />
* There is a large dry fruit store on the main square<br />
* There are also excellent bakeries. <br />
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==Eating out==<br />
* Sapsila About 4 km form [[#Skala|Skala]] along the the S coast<br />
: {{mark |name= Mpenetos | type= eatingout |text=This is the best restaurant of the island, and one of the best in Greece. You will need a reservation, tel.+30 22470 33 089.}}<br />
* [[#Skala|Skala]]<br />
: {{mark |name= Vegghera | type= eatingout |text=Sophisticated restaurant right across from the yacht quay, tel. +30 22470 32 988.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Tzivaeri (Τζιβαέρι) | type= eatingout |text=Between the yacht and the old quay (day-trip boats) on a balcony overlooking the harbor has exceptionally good Greek food.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Pyrofani | type= eatingout |text=It is just across from the old quay (day-trip boats) it serves good Greek dishes.}}<br />
: {{mark |name= Mermaids | type= eatingout |text=It is near the commercial harbor it serves good Greek dishes.}}<br />
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: {{mark |name= Tarsanas | | type= eatingout |text= It is withing the ''Patmos Marine'' shipyard. Very upscale but reasonable prices.}}<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, ferries to Athens and [[Samos]], hydrofoils to [[Leros]] and [[Kos]].<br />
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==Tourism==<br />
====Places to Visit====<br />
{| class="wikitable" align=right<br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Monastery1.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Monastery from the S</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Monastery2.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Monastery from the town</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Monastery3.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>Inside the Monastery</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_Monastery4.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>Skala from the Monastery</small><br />
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|[[Image:GreeceChoraPatmos2.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>A Street in Chora</small><br />
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|[[Image:Greece_Patmos_ Evangelismos.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Monastery of Evangelismos</small><br />
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The late 10th century Byzantine [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942 Monastery of Saint John], a [http://whc.unesco.org/en/about/ World Heritage] site, is a must. Entry is free, but sensible clothing needs to be worn. The museum contains many treasures from the Monastery’s 900 year history as well as ancient Hellenic and Roman discoveries from the island. <br />
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Also visit the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_the_Apocalypse Grotto of the Apocalypse], is halfway down between the monastery and Skala. It here that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Patmos St. John] is said to have dictated the book of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation Apocalypse] to his disciple Prochorus.<br />
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It is definitely worth strolling around the old town surrounding the castle of the Monastery. One can visit the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh255.jsp?obj_id=1489 Monastery] on foot from [[#Skala|Skala]] (about 30-40 minutes) but because of the heat it is best to take a taxi (€6.50 one-way July 2017) or a bus and then walk down hill, visiting on the way the Apocalypse Grotto. Both the Monastery and Apocalypse Grotto open from 0830 – 1330 daily and from 1600 – 1800 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays only.<br />
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In addition to the Monastery of Saint John there many other lesser but very attractive monasteries scattered around the island.<br />
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There are many attractive and clean beaches in this fairly low key island.<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage}}<br />
* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/942 Monastery of Saint John]<br />
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh255.jsp?obj_id=1489 Monastery]<br />
* {{wikipedia|Cave_of_the_Apocalypse|Cave of the Apocalypse}}<br />
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==References==<br />
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
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{{Verified by}}<br />
* May 2007 ([[#Livadhi Kaloyiron|Livadhi Kaloyiron]]) {{Istioploos2}}<br />
* September 2009 ([[#Grikos Bay|Grikos Bay]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 09:35, 21 September 2010 (UTC) <br />
* August 2010 ([[#Vagia|Vagiá]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* September 2010 ([[#Skala|Skala]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]<br />
* October 2010 ([[#Panayia tou Geranou|Panayia tou Geranou]], [[#Grikos Bay|Grikos Bay]], [[#Ormos Petras|Ormos Petras]], [[#Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos|Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* August 2011 ([[#Skala|Skala]]) --[[User:Nereus|Nereus]] <br />
* July 2013 ([[#Agriolivadho|Agriolivadho]]) --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]] [[Image:Canada_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://lifepart2.info Life Part: 2]<br />
* May 2014 ([[#Grikos Bay|Grikos Bay]], [[#Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos|Stavros Bay & Psili Ammos]]) - [[User:Straitshooter|Straitshooter]]<br />
* May 2015 ([[#Skala|Skala]]) --[[User:Monterey|Monterey]] [[Image:Bermuda Icon.png]]<br />
* July 2017 ([[#Skala|Skala]],) --[[User:Speedbird|Speedbird]]<br />
* August 2017 ([[#Skala|Skala]], [[#Livadhi Geranou|Livadhi Geranou]], [[#Agriolivadho|Agriolivadho]], [[#Aspri|Aspri]], [[#Ormos Petras|Ormos Petras (Diakofti)]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* June 2019 ([[#Skala|Skala]]) --[[User:Io|Io]] <br />
* May 2022 --[[User:Smoothtraveller|Smoothtraveller]] [[Image:France_Icon.png]]<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorio Pythagorio] (Πυθαγόριο) Harbor, sometimes referred to by the locals by its old name Tigani (frying pan), is the best natural harbor in Samos. It provides all-weather shelter although the outer harbor is open to the SE. One can either moor in the inner harbor or anchor in the outer harbor. In the inner harbor, anchor towards the north end of the quay, avoiding the SW end where most of the day-trip boats moor. Depths are little more than 5.0 metres anywhere in the harbor, so it should not be necessary to lay out any more than 25 metres of chain, since the holding in mud is excellent. If you do, you make it more likely that someone will lay over your chain (because the inner harbor is always very crowded, especially in summer, fouled anchors are common). The outer harbor is very safe with the meltemi, I was there with a force 8 wind without any problems. However, the outer harbor is not safe with E and SE winds. Two anchors are advisable.<br />
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Pythagorio Harbor is a '''port of entry''' into Greece. Until 1997 there was an attendant who listened on VHF channel 12 and also operated the fuel pump at the W of the harbor. Because the township failed to pay his salary he resigned. During the 1998-9 seasons there was no attendant and the fuel pump is no longer operational. The nearest gas station, is 4 km out of town. For fuel, it is best to go to the [[Pythagorio Marina]], about 1.5 M to the N. At times, there is a strong smell of sewerage in the inner harbor. There are several water outlets on the quay and electrical outlets. For connection to either the water or electricity, see Mr. Nikos, the attendant (he is there 8:00 to 12:00 and 5:00 to 8:00 PM and can be reached by phone at +30 6977 904 922).<br />
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The town of Pythagorio, while attractive, is heavily touristic and extremely noisy at night. A disco at the E end of the harbor broadcasts until 2:00 AM. There is a museum and many stores. Most of them will deliver provisions to the quay, if asked. Most of the restaurants are of low quality and overpriced.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
''See [[Samos#Charts|Samos]]''.<br />
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==Weather==<br />
''See [[Samos#Weather|Samos]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]<br />
* [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]]<br />
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==Islands==<br />
* [[Samos#Samiopoula|Samiopoula]]<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
{{Warning}}Be aware of the '''Dangerous Rock''' with a beacon almost in the middle of the inner harbor's entrance, always enter from the N side.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
[[Pythagorio]] is a port of entry into Greece. The ''Limenarchio'' (Coast Guard VHF channel 12 or tel. +30 2730 61 225) expects to be informed if you are entering Greece from Turkey.<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
As of 2021 you may no longer anchor inside the bay, allegedly due to complaints related to sewage dumping from cruisers, said the harbour attendant who comes out on his dinghy when he sees someone trying to anchor there. Also “cause of the ferry” he said. This year prices at the harbour have gone up. How convenient... Either way you get to pay for a bad night of sleep due to the loud tourist bars. Super fun. Water and electricity is extra.<br />
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If you decide to go ahead and dock at the harbour the attendant will give you a hand. There are moring lines on the west side of the harbour. <br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
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* [[Samos Marina]]<br />
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==Anchorages==<br />
* [[Samos#Kolona|Kolona]]<br />
* [[Samos#Psili Amos|Psili Amos]]<br />
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==Amenities==<br />
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|Water| On the quay. Call Mr. Nikos at +30 6977 904 922<br />
|Electricity| On the quay. Call Mr. Nikos at +30 6977 904 922<br />
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* In [[Pythagorio Marina|Samos Marina]], coin operated<br />
|Garbage| There are bins in the harbor and in town<br />
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|Bottled gas| In grocery stores<br />
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* There are at least two chandlery stores in Pythagorio<br />
* The store on the main street vertical to the harbor is well stocked<br />
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|Repairs| In [[Pythagorio Marina|Samos Marina]]<br />
|Internet|* There are several Internet cafés<br />
* In [[Pythagorio Marina|Samos Marina]], free<br />
|Mobile connectivity| Strong 4G signal<br />
|Vehicle rentals| There are many agencies, [http://www.travel-to-samos.com/rentacar/samostown/aramis/ Aramis] is very friendly to cruisers<br />
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==Provisioning==<br />
* There several grocery stores in town (walking distance) July 2017 - and certainly less expensive than other islands.<br />
* There is a supermarket in the [[Pythagorio Marina|Samos Marina]], about 1.5 M to the N<br />
* There is a large supermarket, the ''Bazaar'', on the road between the Vathi and Pythagorio<br />
* There are several smaller stores near the airport towards the town of Chora<br />
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==Eating out==<br />
* Most of the eateries in Pythagorio are overpriced and of low quality (tourist traps).<br />
-- July 2017: Found that most restaurants we visited were inexpensive and excellent quality, certainly better than many Dodecanese Islands visited this year.<br />
* The ''Maritsa Taverna'', up the hill from the western end of the harbour, is better than average (and, most importantly, patronised by the locals).<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
* The airport is about 2 km from Pythagorio. There are daily, and in the summer several per day, flights from Athens and charter flights to Europe<br />
* In the summer there is Hydrofoil service to several of the Dodecanese islands and to [[Kusadasi]]<br />
* There are almost daily ferries from [[Vathi]] to Piraeus and the Cyclades and a few times a week to the N islands and [[Thessaloniki]]<br />
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==Tourism==<br />
====History====<br />
''See [[Samos#History|Samos]]''.<br />
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====Places to Visit====<br />
{{image right|SacredWayIreon.jpg |The sacred way, Ireon }}<br />
{{image right|Greece_Samos_Hereon.jpg |The Sanctuary of Hera in Samos }}<br />
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{{image right|Eupalinio.jpg |The Eupalinion Tunnel in Samos <br />''Click for larger view' }}<br />
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Near Pythagorio next to the airport is the most important archaeological site in Samos: the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2366 Heraion] sanctuary to the goddess [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Hera.html Hera]. In town a new [http://www.samosguide.com/listingview.php?listingID=33 museum] opened in 2010. It is very informative with well lit and labeled exhibit cases. A must see along with the Heraion.<br />
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Just out of town is the aqueduct tunnel of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupalinos Eupalinos], constructed in 524 BC and, along with the original harbor, one of the engineering wonders of the ancient world. At the ''Doryssa'' hotel there is an interesting [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3358 Folkloric Museum]. Also there is a small museum very close to the harbor.<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==References==<br />
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.<br />
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* Because of the almost circular shape of the harbor crossed anchors are very common --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]<br />
* We anchored outside the harbour and rented a car for 40 Euro and did a one-day tour of most of the Island except the East end. - <br />
* July 2013 --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]][http://lifepart2.info/destinations/leaving-greece LifePart2 blog on Samos]<br />
* Whilst Pythagorion is undoubtedly noisy, it has a good feel and atmosphere. The restaurant and shop owners are really attentive to clientele. We found juice/coffee/beer a little more expensive than other islands, but the quality of food in restaurants was generally far superior than many places on our travels between Cyprus and Samos. The Supermarkets are generally less expensive too. Car hire is an exception, we were quoted €50 a day, which eventually negotiated to €40 - far more than we have paid anywhere else. The Habour Master "Diamond" will come to the boat daily to collect €10 (Berth fees including water and electric) irrespective of boat length. And, he is very helpful. --[[User:Speedbird|S/Y Speedbird]] 15:11, 30 July 2017 (BST)<br />
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* July 2013 --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]] [[Image:Canada_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://lifepart2.info Life Part: 2] <br />
* September 2016 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org Travels with S/Y Thetis]<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
[[Puerto de la Duquesa]] is a privately run Marina and it shows. Good security, very kind and amiable staff and well taken care of. It is a medium sized Marina and I am not sure how busy they would be in the high season so calling ahead might be a good idea. The Marina is in a touristy setting which is devoid of charm or authenticity but it does mean that you have easy access to all sort of international food (interestingly enough the Tapas offering is lacking but plenty of asian restaurants to chose from weirdly enough). There is small beach next to the Marina. The "town" itself is about a 10 min stroll away but not much there other than restaurants catering to the tourists near the strand promenade. We didn't explore the town extensively though.<br />
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* There is a convenience store near the Marina but at the usual higher prices and very limited selection. The next supermarket is "Mercadona" which is a bit far away but the Marina has free bicycles which you can borrow for a 10 minute bike ride to the supermarket.<br />
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==Links==<br />
* [http://www.andalucia.com/duquesa/home.htm Malaga Province]<br />
* [http://www.andalucia.com/water_sports/marinas/duquesa.htm Duquesa Marina]<br />
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==Charts==<br />
''See [[Costa_Del_Sol#Charts |Costa del Sol]]''.<br />
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==Weather==<br />
'See [[Spain#Weather|Spain]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
''See [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
[[Puerto de la Duquesa]] is a privately run Marina and it shows. Good security, very kind and amiable staff and well taken care of. It is a medium sized Marina and I am not sure how busy they would be in the high season so calling ahead might be a good idea. The Marina is in a touristy setting which is devoid of charm or authenticity but it does mean that you have easy access to all sort of international food (interestingly enough the Tapas offering is lacking but plenty of asian restaurants to chose from weirdly enough). There is small beach next to the Marina. The "town" itself is about a 10 min stroll away but not much there other than restaurants catering to the tourists near the strand promenade. We didn't explore the town extensively though.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
*<br />
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==Links==<br />
* [http://www.andalucia.com/duquesa/home.htm Malaga Province]<br />
* [http://www.andalucia.com/water_sports/marinas/duquesa.htm Duquesa Marina]<br />
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==Weather==<br />
'See [[Spain#Weather|Spain]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
''See [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
[[Puerto de la Duquesa]] is a privately run Marina and it shows. Good security, very kind and amiable staff and well taken care of. It is a medium sized Marina and I am not sure how busy they would be in the high season so calling ahead might be a good idea. The Marina is in a touristy setting which is devoid of charm or authenticity but it does mean that you have easy access to all sort of international food (interestingly enough the Tapas offering is lacking but plenty of asian restaurants to chose from weirdly enough). There is small beach next to the Marina. The "town" itself is about a 10 min stroll away but not much there other than restaurants catering to the tourists near the strand promenade. We didn't explore the town extensively though.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
*<br />
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==Links==<br />
* [http://www.andalucia.com/duquesa/home.htm Malaga Province]<br />
* [http://www.andalucia.com/water_sports/marinas/duquesa.htm Duquesa Marina]<br />
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==Charts==<br />
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==Weather==<br />
'See [[Spain#Weather|Spain]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
''See [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
[[Puerto de la Duquesa]] is a privately run Marina and it shows. Good security, very kind and amiable staff and well taken care of. It is a medium sized Marina and I am not sure how busy they would be in the high season so calling ahead might be a good idea. The Marina is in a touristy setting which is devoid of charm or authenticity but it does mean that you have easy access to all sort of international food (interestingly enough the Tapas offering is lacking but plenty of asian restaurants to chose from weirdly enough). There is small beach next to the Marina. The "town" itself is about a 10 min stroll away but not much there other than restaurants catering to the tourists near the strand promenade. We didn't explore the town extensively though.<br />
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* [http://www.andalucia.com/duquesa/home.htm Malaga Province]<br />
* [http://www.andalucia.com/water_sports/marinas/duquesa.htm Duquesa Marina]<br />
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Barbate lies about six miles east of Cape Trafalgar and 23 miles NW of [[Tarifa]]. It has been an important fishing port since Roman times. During the Franco era, the town was known as Barbate de Franco in view of the dictator’s fondness for taking regular summer breaks here. Although the town itself is not one of Andalusia’s most picturesque, there are some attractive landscapes around the town, including lushly forested cliffs, long dune-backed beaches and river marshes with important wildlife reserves. The western end of the harbour has been converted into a 314-berth marina, which offers a convenient stop-off point for yachts sailing towards or returning from the Straits of Gibraltar.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; BA Admiralty<br />
: 92<br />
: 142<br />
: 773<br />
; Spanish<br />
: 44C<br />
: 105<br />
: 444<br />
: 4441 <br />
; Imray<br />
: C19<br />
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==Weather==<br />
Weather conditions at Barbate are strongly influenced by conditions in the Straits of Gibraltar, although not to the same extent as at Tarifa. Consequently winds are generally less strong here than at Tarifa. However, from Barbate eastwards tidal currents play a significant role in determining sea state, and fresh winds against the current can whip up very unpleasant seas. <br />
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* Barbate to Gibraltar (crossing from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean)<br />
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Barbate is a common waiting port for boats crossing into the Med coming from the west. This is considered to be "the easy" direction but is not quite without danger and the waters of the strait should really not be underestimated. Clear and coherent information regarding currents is not that easy to find so hopefully the following information will help those attempting to cross the strait on smaller yachts without a powerful engine which can not get away with sloppy or careless navigation.<br />
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In our case, on a 32ft Contessa whose cruising speed under motor is just under 4kts on a good day, just waiting for a no wind day is not an option cause it would take more than 10 hours to make the trip and thus missing the favorable tide window. The strategy which worked for us was waiting in Barbate for a day with a wind forecast of westerlies force 4 to 5 and 6 locally to the east of the strait. We left Barbate 5 hours before HW Gibraltar on what turned out to be fairly light winds (maybe force 3) so motor sailed about 2.5 hours until south of Punta Camarinal which seems to support the fact that the east setting current starts a bit earlier closer to the coast and farther to the northwest around Trafalgar... we estimated to have had somewhere from slack to 0.5 knots in our favour at the beginning. A bit after Camarinal we picked up a bit more current in favor until at some point after Tarifa we were making occasionally 8 knots over the ground(!). After Tarifa wind did pick up as expected but given the strong current in favour and our downwind course it was a fairly nice and swift passage. Even after losing around 1 hour because of some problems with our boom (which meant we had to take down the main completely) we still made it to Gibraltar at the end of our tide window at HW+3 with the last 1.5 hours or so motoring having the wind drop quite a bit due to the shading effect of the bay of Gibraltar.<br />
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Traffic in the north inshore traffic zone outside the TSS was limited to other sail yachts so fairly uneventful until one reaches the bay of gibraltar where high speed ferries and container ships demand a sharp lookout and caution.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
Be aware of the possibility of tunny nets which can extend up to two miles offshore in the approaches. A narrow passage is left at the shore end for vessels entering the harbour. The harbour entrance faces east and is entered along the southern breakwater. Yachts are normally berthed in the outer of the two basins which form the marina on the west side of the harbour, close to the marina office which lies to port on entering the basins. The channel up to the marina is buoyed. A long wavebreak pontoon protects the marina basins from easterly winds.<br />
<br />
==Berthing==<br />
Go to the marina. Alternatively tie up on the arrivals pontoon to port just inside the entrance.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* Puerto Deportivo Barbate - has a total of 314 berths. Maximum length 32 metres. Maximum draught 3.4 metres. Yachts normally berth alongside the pontoons in the outer basin, where depths are at least 3.4 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Card access to pontoons. Toilets and showers. Laundrette. Fuel station. Bar and restaurant.<br />
<br />
The marina is in an industrial port continuing the theme of so many andalusian marinas.. a bit of a walk to town and not really a "nice" place to hang out. It serves just as a means to a purpose really.<br />
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: {{contact<br />
| type= officials<br />
| name= Puerto Deportivo Barbate<br />
| address= {{MagentaText|post office address?}}<br />
| VHF= 09<br />
| phone= +34 956 431 907<br />
| fax= {{Magenta|??}}<br />
| email= barbated@eppa.es<br />
| web= {{Magenta|??}}<br />
| hours= 10.00 - 13.30 and 16.00 - 17.30 in summe<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather only, it is possible to anchor off the beaches to east or west of the harbour. Threre is, however, a more or less constant swell here.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
{{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}}<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a small boatyard on the north side of the marina entrance. Travel hoist (45T) and hard standing. Most mechanical, electrical and electronic repairs. Chandlery.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The town of Barbate is not especially attractive. Even the tourist office prefers to draw attention to the protected areas of pine forest to the north and west of the town and the marshlands of the grandly titled Parque Natural de la Brena y Marismas del Barbate to the SE. <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions shops in the town about 15 minutes walk away. Good Supersol supermarket on the outskirts of town.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Restaurant in the marina. Better selection in the town. <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
No.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
In the marina.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the marina.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Spain#References_.26_Publications|Spain]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
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==Barbate, Spain==<br />
{{Infobox |36|10.91|N|5|55.82|W|<br />
| zoom= 16<br />
| image= BarbateHarbour.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Barbate harbour from the west <br />
}} <br />
Barbate lies about six miles east of Cape Trafalgar and 23 miles NW of [[Tarifa]]. It has been an important fishing port since Roman times. During the Franco era, the town was known as Barbate de Franco in view of the dictator’s fondness for taking regular summer breaks here. Although the town itself is not one of Andalusia’s most picturesque, there are some attractive landscapes around the town, including lushly forested cliffs, long dune-backed beaches and river marshes with important wildlife reserves. The western end of the harbour has been converted into a 314-berth marina, which offers a convenient stop-off point for yachts sailing towards or returning from the Straits of Gibraltar.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; BA Admiralty<br />
: 92<br />
: 142<br />
: 773<br />
; Spanish<br />
: 44C<br />
: 105<br />
: 444<br />
: 4441 <br />
; Imray<br />
: C19<br />
<br />
==Weather==<br />
Weather conditions at Barbate are strongly influenced by conditions in the Straits of Gibraltar, although not to the same extent as at Tarifa. Consequently winds are generally less strong here than at Tarifa. However, from Barbate eastwards tidal currents play a significant role in determining sea state, and fresh winds against the current can whip up very unpleasant seas. <br />
<br />
Sources for Weather forecasts:<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Passages==<br />
<br />
* Barbate to Gibraltar (crossing from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean)<br />
<br />
Barbate is a common waiting port for boats crossing into the Med coming from the west. This is considered to be "the easy" direction but is not quite without danger and the waters of the strait should really not be underestimated. Clear and coherent information regarding currents is not that easy to find so hopefully the following information will help those attempting to cross the strait on smaller yachts without a powerful engine which can not get away with sloppy or careless navigation.<br />
<br />
In our case, on a 32ft Contessa whose cruising speed under motor is just under 4kts on a good day, just waiting for a no wind day is not an option cause it would take more than 10 hours to make the trip and thus missing the favorable tide window. The strategy which worked for us was waiting in Barbate for a day with a wind forecast of westerlies force 4 to 5 and 6 locally to the east of the strait. We left Barbate 5 hours before HW Gibraltar on what turned out to be fairly light winds (maybe force 3) so motor sailed about 2.5 hours until south of Punta Camarinal which seems to support the fact that the east setting current starts a bit earlier closer to the coast and farther to the northwest around Trafalgar... we estimated to have had somewhere from slack to 0.5 knots in our favour at the beginning. A bit after Camarinal we picked up a bit more current in favor until at some point after Tarifa we were making occasionally 8 knots over the ground(!). After Tarifa wind did pick up as expected but given the strong current in favour and our downwind course it was a fairly nice and swift passage. Even after losing around 1 hour because of some problems with our boom (which meant we had to take down the main completely) we still made it to Gibraltar at the end of our tide window at HW+3 with the last 1.5 hours or so motoring having the wind drop quite a bit due to the shading effect of the bay of Gibraltar.<br />
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Traffic in the north inshore traffic zone outside the TSS was limited to other sail yachts so fairly uneventful until one reaches the bay of gibraltar where high speed ferries and container ships demand a sharp lookout and caution.<br />
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==Islands==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Communication==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
Be aware of the possibility of tunny nets which can extend up to two miles offshore in the approaches. A narrow passage is left at the shore end for vessels entering the harbour. The harbour entrance faces east and is entered along the southern breakwater. Yachts are normally berthed in the outer of the two basins which form the marina on the west side of the harbour, close to the marina office which lies to port on entering the basins. The channel up to the marina is buoyed. A long wavebreak pontoon protects the marina basins from easterly winds.<br />
<br />
==Berthing==<br />
Go to the marina. Alternatively tie up on the arrivals pontoon to port just inside the entrance.<br />
<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* Puerto Deportivo Barbate - has a total of 314 berths. Maximum length 32 metres. Maximum draught 3.4 metres. Yachts normally berth alongside the pontoons in the outer basin, where depths are at least 3.4 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Card access to pontoons. Toilets and showers. Laundrette. Fuel station. Bar and restaurant.<br />
: {{contact<br />
| type= officials<br />
| name= Puerto Deportivo Barbate<br />
| address= {{MagentaText|post office address?}}<br />
| VHF= 09<br />
| phone= +34 956 431 907<br />
| fax= {{Magenta|??}}<br />
| email= barbated@eppa.es<br />
| web= {{Magenta|??}}<br />
| hours= 10.00 - 13.30 and 16.00 - 17.30 in summe<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather only, it is possible to anchor off the beaches to east or west of the harbour. Threre is, however, a more or less constant swell here.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
{{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}}<br />
*<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
There is a small boatyard on the north side of the marina entrance. Travel hoist (45T) and hard standing. Most mechanical, electrical and electronic repairs. Chandlery.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The town of Barbate is not especially attractive. Even the tourist office prefers to draw attention to the protected areas of pine forest to the north and west of the town and the marshlands of the grandly titled Parque Natural de la Brena y Marismas del Barbate to the SE. <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Provisions shops in the town about 15 minutes walk away. Good Supersol supermarket on the outskirts of town.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Restaurant in the marina. Better selection in the town. <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
No.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
In the marina.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bins in the marina.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Spain#References_.26_Publications|Spain]]''.<br />
<br />
{{Comments}}<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* <br />
* <br />
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{{Verified by}}<br />
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{{Infobox |36|32.46|N|6|16.6722|W|<br />
| zoom= 13<br />
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| image= CadizHarbour.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Cadiz harbour in 1674 (National Maritime Museum, London)<br /> ''Click for larger view''<br />
}} <br />
Cadiz is one of the oldest cities in Spain and has been the centre of Spanish naval pride since the 18th century. Originally a Phoenician trading harbour, Cadiz fell into the hands of the Carthaginians in around 500 BC and was the centre for Hannibal’s conquest of the Roman province of Iberia. The city was taken by the Romans in 206 during the last of the so-called Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. Cadiz was then under Moorish rule from 711 until liberated by Alfonso X of Castile in 1262. The harbour was the main port of call for the Spanish treasure fleets returning from the New World during the 16th and 17th centuries, which earned it the attention of Barbary pirates and - famously - the English privateer Sir Francis Drake, who mounted a successful attack here in 1587 designed to slow the preparations for the Spanish Armada. Most of the city’s buildings today, however, date from Cadiz’s heyday as the capital of Spanish trade with the Americas during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The city’s other main claim to fame is the landmark Spanish Constitution of 1812, declared in Cadiz at the height of the Peninsular War against the forces of Napoleon. Today's visiting yachtsman has a choice of three marinas in the city, all situated on the eastern side of the peninsula on which the old town is built and which is connected to the land at its southern end via a long sandy spit. All the marinas are noisy, either from commercial ship traffic or road traffic, and most yachts generally prefer to berth at Rota, Puerto Sherry or Puerto de Santa Maria and travel into Cadiz for sightseeing. Brief details of the three marinas are, however, given below. Note: there is a fourth small, 100-berth marina at Puerto Sancti Petri off the town of Chiclana de la Frontera 10 miles SSE of Cadiz harbour ([[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|23.41|N|06|12.25|W|}}), but the entrance to the river inlet here is extremely tricky, shallowing to barely 1.5 metres at low water, and should not be attempted without good local knowledge and never with strong winds from any direction.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
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{{GreenText|Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.}}<br />
; {{MagentaText|Source}}<br />
: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}<br />
: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}<br />
; {{MagentaText|Source}}<br />
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==Weather==<br />
{{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}<br />
<br />
Sources for Weather forecasts:<br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
==Passages==<br />
{{GreenText|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Islands==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Communication==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
From the north, the approach to Cadiz harbour is free of dangers. From the south, the penisular on which the castle of San Sebastian stands should be given at least 0.5 mile clearance all around to avoid the reefs extending from it to the west and north. <br />
<br />
==Entrance==<br />
[[Cadiz]] is a port of entry/exit in [[Spain]].<br />
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{{GreenText|Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.}}<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
{{poi |36|32.3|N|06|17.0|W|<br />
| type= marina<br />
| name= Puerto America Marina<br />
| text= Is situated immediately to starboard at the entrance to the main harbour. It offers 142 pontoon berths for yachts up to 32 metres and has minimum depths of 8.0 metres. Yachts berth on finger pontoons with all the usual facilities, including a fuel station. When you arrive, enter the marina and turn right. You will see the small fuel dock on the left. To get to the actual 'Waiting Dock' (Muelle de Espera) continue past the fuel dock, then turn left. The waiting dock is at the end, right below the reception building. Call on VHF channel 09 for a berth or telephone: +34 956 223 666 or [mailto:puertoamerica@eppa.es E-mail]. You are right next to the commercial harbour here and it is very noisy.<br />
}}<br />
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{{poi |36|31.14|N|06|16.24|W|<br />
| type= marina<br />
| name= Real Club Nautico de Cadiz<br />
| text= Is situated halfway down the eastern side of the Cadiz peninsula next to a busy residential district. It has 182 berths for small vessels up to 14 metres. Maximum draught 3.0 metres. The marina is currently filled to bursting point with local power boats and it is unlikely space will be found for visiting yachts. Call on VHF channel 09 to enquire about a berth or telephone: +34 956 213 262 or [maito:puertoamerica@eppa.es E-mail]. Vessels berth here on pontoons with all the usual facilities, including a fuel station. <br />
|}} <br />
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{{poi |36|30|N|06|15.22|W|<br />
| type= marina<br />
| name= Centro Nautico Elcano<br />
| text= Is situated at the southern end of the peninsula next to the bridge carrying noisy traffic on the N-443 across the harbour to the mainland. It has 234 berths with all the usual facilities, but depths of little more than 2.0 metres, so is unsuitable for all but shallow draught vessels as well as skippers who are extremely hard of hearing. Call on VHF channel 09 to enquire about a berth or telephone: +34 956 290 012 or [mailto:secretariacnelcano@deportedecadiz.com E-mail]. <br />
|}}<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
The best anchorage near Cadiz is to the NE of Puerto Sherry marina five miles across the bay, between the marina and the training wall of the channel leading up the Guadalete River to Puerto de Santa Maria.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
There is a tiny (as in TINY) chandler at the marina and not much else nearby. Little English spoken.<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Limited repairs can de undertaken at all the marinas. <br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Water and electricity at all marinas. Fuel at Puerto America Marina and Real Club Nautico de Cadiz only.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The city of Cadiz is mainly 18th century, with straight, narrow streets overshadowed by houses with wrought iron balconies. The tourist authorities here have painted a red line on the roads to guide tourists round the main sites. These include the cathedral, an impressive edifice with dimensions similar to St Paul’s in London, which has a superb carved stone roof and highly decorative early 18th century choir stalls. The Museo de Cadiz is also worth a visit; its main attraction is two superb Phoenician stone sarcophagi, male and female. The Torre de Tavira, one of Cadiz’s traditional merchants’ houses equipped with watch towers, now houses a camera obscura which reflects a view of the whole city. Finally, the Plaza de San Francisco is a good place for a relaxing lunch stop, surrounded by orange trees. <br />
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{{hgallery|<br />
{{himage|CadizRooftops.jpg|Rooftops of Cadiz}}<br />
{{himage|CadizConstitution.jpg|Monument to the 1812 Spanish Constitution}}<br />
{{himage|CadizSarcophagi.jpg|Phoenician sarcophagi, Cadiz Museum}}<br />
{{himage|CadizFig.jpg|Mighty fig tree, Cadiz (reputedly grown from seeds brought back by Columbus) }}<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
The Harbour where the Marinas are is on the tip of the peninsula and is rather isolated and far from town. There are no grocery stores at all. Rota would be a better option to buy essentials since the Marina there is in the town itself.<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Once again.. nothing anywhere near the industrial harbour with the exception of a small rather basic restaurant in the marina itself where folks end up going probably since it is the only option but we preferred to walk a couple of kilometers to get a nice meal in town.<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Not officially available. However with a wifi booster we were able to hook into a free open connection from the Real Club Nautico at a reasonable speed.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
There is one washer and one dryer at a reasonable price (3 Euro to wash, 2 Euro to almost dry) located in the shower block.<br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* <br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
{{MagentaText|?}}<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* 15 minutes walk into town. Go to the main tourist office (Plaza de Espana) outside which one can then get very cheap regular buses throughout the town. There is also a hop-on hop-off tourist bus for 15 Euro per person. (2011)<br />
* <br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
* <br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* <br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Spain#References_.26_Publications|Spain]]''.<br />
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{{Comments}}<br />
Personal experiences?<br />
* We preferred the river pontoons at Puerto de Santa Maria, from which there are regular ferries into Cadiz, for our visit to Cadiz. It really isn't worth putting up with the noise in the city marinas - even assuming they have space for you --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:49, 13 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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* We were here at the end of October 2011. Note that the marina is a good 15 minutes walk from town, and there is basically nothing at the marina itself, apart from a small bar that is sometimes open. However at this time of year we did not find it noisy. However, passing ships do send some waves into the marina. Staff were helpful and had reasonable English. Figuring out what times shops are open is tricky. Almost always they are open in the mornings from about 9am. Most of them then close at about 1:30 or 2.00pm. Some of them reopen at 2pm or 3pm. these will stay open until 5pm. Others don't reopen until 5pm at which point they then stay open until 8pm or 9pm. Many of the restaurants don't open until 8:30pm or later (at least in October, perhaps earlier in high season) --[[User:LifePart2|Life Part 2]]<br />
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{{Infobox |36|32.46|N|6|16.6722|W|<br />
| zoom= 13<br />
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| image= CadizHarbour.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Cadiz harbour in 1674 (National Maritime Museum, London)<br /> ''Click for larger view''<br />
}} <br />
Cadiz is one of the oldest cities in Spain and has been the centre of Spanish naval pride since the 18th century. Originally a Phoenician trading harbour, Cadiz fell into the hands of the Carthaginians in around 500 BC and was the centre for Hannibal’s conquest of the Roman province of Iberia. The city was taken by the Romans in 206 during the last of the so-called Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. Cadiz was then under Moorish rule from 711 until liberated by Alfonso X of Castile in 1262. The harbour was the main port of call for the Spanish treasure fleets returning from the New World during the 16th and 17th centuries, which earned it the attention of Barbary pirates and - famously - the English privateer Sir Francis Drake, who mounted a successful attack here in 1587 designed to slow the preparations for the Spanish Armada. Most of the city’s buildings today, however, date from Cadiz’s heyday as the capital of Spanish trade with the Americas during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The city’s other main claim to fame is the landmark Spanish Constitution of 1812, declared in Cadiz at the height of the Peninsular War against the forces of Napoleon. Today's visiting yachtsman has a choice of three marinas in the city, all situated on the eastern side of the peninsula on which the old town is built and which is connected to the land at its southern end via a long sandy spit. All the marinas are noisy, either from commercial ship traffic or road traffic, and most yachts generally prefer to berth at Rota, Puerto Sherry or Puerto de Santa Maria and travel into Cadiz for sightseeing. Brief details of the three marinas are, however, given below. Note: there is a fourth small, 100-berth marina at Puerto Sancti Petri off the town of Chiclana de la Frontera 10 miles SSE of Cadiz harbour ([[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|23.41|N|06|12.25|W|}}), but the entrance to the river inlet here is extremely tricky, shallowing to barely 1.5 metres at low water, and should not be attempted without good local knowledge and never with strong winds from any direction.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
{{GreenText|Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.}}<br />
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==Weather==<br />
{{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}}<br />
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Sources for Weather forecasts:<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
From the north, the approach to Cadiz harbour is free of dangers. From the south, the penisular on which the castle of San Sebastian stands should be given at least 0.5 mile clearance all around to avoid the reefs extending from it to the west and north. <br />
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==Entrance==<br />
[[Cadiz]] is a port of entry/exit in [[Spain]].<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
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| text= Is situated immediately to starboard at the entrance to the main harbour. It offers 142 pontoon berths for yachts up to 32 metres and has minimum depths of 8.0 metres. Yachts berth on finger pontoons with all the usual facilities, including a fuel station. When you arrive, enter the marina and turn right. You will see the small fuel dock on the left. To get to the actual 'Waiting Dock' (Muelle de Espera) continue past the fuel dock, then turn left. The waiting dock is at the end, right below the reception building. Call on VHF channel 09 for a berth or telephone: +34 956 223 666 or [mailto:puertoamerica@eppa.es E-mail]. You are right next to the commercial harbour here and it is very noisy.<br />
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| text= Is situated halfway down the eastern side of the Cadiz peninsula next to a busy residential district. It has 182 berths for small vessels up to 14 metres. Maximum draught 3.0 metres. The marina is currently filled to bursting point with local power boats and it is unlikely space will be found for visiting yachts. Call on VHF channel 09 to enquire about a berth or telephone: +34 956 213 262 or [maito:puertoamerica@eppa.es E-mail]. Vessels berth here on pontoons with all the usual facilities, including a fuel station. <br />
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| name= Centro Nautico Elcano<br />
| text= Is situated at the southern end of the peninsula next to the bridge carrying noisy traffic on the N-443 across the harbour to the mainland. It has 234 berths with all the usual facilities, but depths of little more than 2.0 metres, so is unsuitable for all but shallow draught vessels as well as skippers who are extremely hard of hearing. Call on VHF channel 09 to enquire about a berth or telephone: +34 956 290 012 or [mailto:secretariacnelcano@deportedecadiz.com E-mail]. <br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
The best anchorage near Cadiz is to the NE of Puerto Sherry marina five miles across the bay, between the marina and the training wall of the channel leading up the Guadalete River to Puerto de Santa Maria.<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
There is a tiny (as in TINY) chandler at the marina and not much else nearby. Little English spoken.<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Limited repairs can de undertaken at all the marinas. <br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Water and electricity at all marinas. Fuel at Puerto America Marina and Real Club Nautico de Cadiz only.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The city of Cadiz is mainly 18th century, with straight, narrow streets overshadowed by houses with wrought iron balconies. The tourist authorities here have painted a red line on the roads to guide tourists round the main sites. These include the cathedral, an impressive edifice with dimensions similar to St Paul’s in London, which has a superb carved stone roof and highly decorative early 18th century choir stalls. The Museo de Cadiz is also worth a visit; its main attraction is two superb Phoenician stone sarcophagi, male and female. The Torre de Tavira, one of Cadiz’s traditional merchants’ houses equipped with watch towers, now houses a camera obscura which reflects a view of the whole city. Finally, the Plaza de San Francisco is a good place for a relaxing lunch stop, surrounded by orange trees. <br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
The Harbour where the Marinas are is on the tip of the peninsula and is rather isolated and far from town. There are no grocery stores at all. Rota would be a better option to buy essentials since the Marina there is in the town itself.<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Not officially available. However with a wifi booster we were able to hook into a free open connection from the Real Club Nautico at a reasonable speed.<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
There is one washer and one dryer at a reasonable price (3 Euro to wash, 2 Euro to almost dry) located in the shower block.<br />
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* 15 minutes walk into town. Go to the main tourist office (Plaza de Espana) outside which one can then get very cheap regular buses throughout the town. There is also a hop-on hop-off tourist bus for 15 Euro per person. (2011)<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Spain#References_.26_Publications|Spain]]''.<br />
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* We preferred the river pontoons at Puerto de Santa Maria, from which there are regular ferries into Cadiz, for our visit to Cadiz. It really isn't worth putting up with the noise in the city marinas - even assuming they have space for you --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 18:49, 13 April 2010 (UTC)<br />
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* We were here at the end of October 2011. Note that the marina is a good 15 minutes walk from town, and there is basically nothing at the marina itself, apart from a small bar that is sometimes open. However at this time of year we did not find it noisy. However, passing ships do send some waves into the marina. Staff were helpful and had reasonable English. Figuring out what times shops are open is tricky. Almost always they are open in the mornings from about 9am. Most of them then close at about 1:30 or 2.00pm. Some of them reopen at 2pm or 3pm. these will stay open until 5pm. Others don't reopen until 5pm at which point they then stay open until 8pm or 9pm. Many of the restaurants don't open until 8:30pm or later (at least in October, perhaps earlier in high season) --[[User:LifePart2|Life Part 2]]<br />
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Rota is a small resort and harbour situated on the coast of Andalusia 10 miles SSE of Chipiona and 5 miles NNW of Cadiz. Founded by the Phoenicians, the town was later occupied by the Romans and subsequently the Moors until falling into Spanish hands with the expulsion of the Moors in the 13th century. The town’s impressive Castillo de la Luna (now the town hall) dates from this period. Today, Rota is a bustling holiday resort and fishing harbour and also an important Spanish/US naval base. Its harbour, which is shared with the fishing fleet, has a modern, 500-berth marina with all usual facilities.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 86<br />
; Spanish<br />
: 4433<br />
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==Weather==<br />
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==Islands==<br />
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==Communication==<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
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Arriving from the north, keep one mile offshore as you round Punta Candor to avoid shallow reefs extending along the coast for the final three miles up to the harbour. Arriving from the south, there are no dangers. The narrow harbour entrance is orientated NNE. Depths at the entrance are at least 4.5 metres. Once inside, shelter is good.<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
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Call '''Puerto Deportivo Rota''' on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 956 840069. [mailto:rota@eppa.es E-mail]. Once inside the harbour, moor at the reception pontoon opposite the entrance (which doubles as the fuel station) and visit the marina office. At busy periods, it is advisable to book a berth in advance.<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
'''The Puerto Deportivo Rota''' is the only marina in the bay of Cádiz which is actually ''in'' the town itself so it is very convenient. It has a total of 500 berths on 11 pontoons. Maximum length 32 metres. Maximum draught 2.5 metres. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Toilets and showers. Laundry. Fuel station. Good security via electronic access card.. Travel lift (32T)<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather,anchor in sand off the beach of Rompidillo immediately NE of the harbour. Better anchorage east of [[Puerto Sherry]] seven miles to the SE.<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Boatyard associated with marina has travel lift (32T). Engineering repairs. Electrical and electronic repairs. Small chandlery.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity on all pontoons.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
Rota has some superb beaches extending several miles NW of the town. Coastal paths follow the coastline through a succession of pine woods. The old town is very attractive with several old buildings, including the town hall based in the 13th century Castillo de Luna.<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Supermarkets in town about 15 minutes away (will deliver to the marina). Smaller shops closer. Markets for fish and for meat and vegetables close to harbour.<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
Numerous restaurants around the harbour.<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
Like most if not all Marinas in Andalusia, there is no WiFi offered at the Marina itself. You can get access reportedly at the local library close to the harbour.<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
In the marina.<br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bin sin the marina.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* International airport at Jerez<br />
* Bus service to Seville and Jerez from the town<br />
* Ferry service across to Cadiz from the harbour<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia|Rota,_Cádiz}}<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Spain#References_.26_Publications|Spain]]''.<br />
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Rota is a small resort and harbour situated on the coast of Andalusia 10 miles SSE of Chipiona and 5 miles NNW of Cadiz. Founded by the Phoenicians, the town was later occupied by the Romans and subsequently the Moors until falling into Spanish hands with the expulsion of the Moors in the 13th century. The town’s impressive Castillo de la Luna (now the town hall) dates from this period. Today, Rota is a bustling holiday resort and fishing harbour and also an important Spanish/US naval base. Its harbour, which is shared with the fishing fleet, has a modern, 500-berth marina with all usual facilities.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
; British Admiralty<br />
: 86<br />
; Spanish<br />
: 4433<br />
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==Weather==<br />
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==Passages==<br />
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==Islands==<br />
None.<br />
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==Communication==<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
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Arriving from the north, keep one mile offshore as you round Punta Candor to avoid shallow reefs extending along the coast for the final three miles up to the harbour. Arriving from the south, there are no dangers. The narrow harbour entrance is orientated NNE. Depths at the entrance are at least 4.5 metres. Once inside, shelter is good.<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
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Call '''Puerto Deportivo Rota''' on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 956 840069. [mailto:rota@eppa.es E-mail]. Once inside the harbour, moor at the reception pontoon opposite the entrance (which doubles as the fuel station) and visit the marina office. At busy periods, it is advisable to book a berth in advance.<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
'''The Puerto Deportivo Rota''' is the only marina in the bay of Cádiz which is actually ''in'' the town itself so it is very convenient. It has a total of 500 berths on 11 pontoons. Maximum length 32 metres. Maximum draught 2.5 metres. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Toilets and showers. Laundry. Fuel station. Good security via electronic access card.. Travel lift (32T)<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
In settled weather,anchor in sand off the beach of Rompidillo immediately NE of the harbour. Better anchorage east of [[Puerto Sherry]] seven miles to the SE.<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
{{GreenText|Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.}}<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
Boatyard associated with marina has travel lift (32T). Engineering repairs. Electrical and electronic repairs. Small chandlery.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity on all pontoons.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
Rota has some superb beaches extending several miles NW of the town. Coastal paths follow the coastline through a succession of pine woods. The old town is very attractive with several old buildings, including the town hall based in the 13th century Castillo de Luna.<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
Supermarkets in town about 15 minutes away (will deliver to the marina). Smaller shops closer. Markets for fish and for meat and vegetables close to harbour.<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
Numerous restaurants around the harbour.<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
At local library close to harbour.<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
In the marina.<br />
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* <br />
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====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Bin sin the marina.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
* International airport at Jerez<br />
* Bus service to Seville and Jerez from the town<br />
* Ferry service across to Cadiz from the harbour<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia|Rota,_Cádiz}}<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Spain#References_.26_Publications|Spain]]''.<br />
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[[Category:Ports - Spain]] [[Category:Marinas - Spain]]</div>Crankysailorhttps://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/AlbufeiraAlbufeira2016-09-16T13:38:47Z<p>Crankysailor: /* Tourism */</p>
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Albufeira is a purpose-built leisure and marina development 15 miles east of [[Portimao]] and seven miles west of [[Vilamoura]] in [[Portugal]]. The inner basin in which yachts berth is surrounded by rather gaudily painted luxury hotel rooms and apartments, boutiques, bars and restaurants. The development also contains a small boatyard and yacht club (details needed).<br />
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Weather conditions on the Algarve coast are usually more benign than on the west coast and swell is less of a feature.<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters. Proceed up the fairway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina de Albufeira]] has a total of 475 berths for yachts of up to metres and draft of up to metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
Anchoring in the outer harbour is impracticable in view of the number of moorings. The nearest secure anchorage is at [[Portimao]] to the west or [[Faro]] to the east, both about 15 miles away.<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
See [[Marina de Albufeira]].<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
See [[Marina de Albufeira]].<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]]. Water and electricity at all berths.<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]] is in a development complex completely devoid of any character and which could only appeal to the time share crowd. Parts of it look abandoned or as if development stopped perhaps at some point with a downturn in the economy. It is also far from everywhere, nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeira itself. Albufeira is a big, brash and lively tourist resort which doesn’t appeal to all tastes, although the old town has reportedly a bit more character.<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
The marina is unfortunately actually quite far from everywhere. The only option to buy groceries nearby is a small convenience store across the street from the marina with very little to offer but some bare necessities and at higher prices since it is the only game around. The next option is an Intermarche "express" on the way to the town itself or the big supermarkets about 2.5 kms from the marina (Aldi, Lidl)<br />
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* Intermarche<br />
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* Lidl<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
You can obtain a WiFi code at the office to get WiFi access.<br />
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In the [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]].<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''. <br />
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Albufeira is a purpose-built leisure and marina development 15 miles east of [[Portimao]] and seven miles west of [[Vilamoura]] in [[Portugal]]. The inner basin in which yachts berth is surrounded by rather gaudily painted luxury hotel rooms and apartments, boutiques, bars and restaurants. The development also contains a small boatyard and yacht club (details needed).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
{{GreenText|Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.}}<br />
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==Weather==<br />
Weather conditions on the Algarve coast are usually more benign than on the west coast and swell is less of a feature.<br />
<br />
Sources of weather forecasting info:<br />
* ''See also [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''.<br />
* <br />
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==Passages==<br />
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* <br />
* <br />
==Islands==<br />
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* [[{{Magenta|Island1}}]]<br />
* [[{{Magenta|Island2}}]]<br />
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==Navigation==<br />
The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters. Proceed up the fairway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.<br />
<br />
==Berthing ==<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina de Albufeira]] has a total of 475 berths for yachts of up to metres and draft of up to metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
Anchoring in the outer harbour is impracticable in view of the number of moorings. The nearest secure anchorage is at [[Portimao]] to the west or [[Faro]] to the east, both about 15 miles away.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
See [[Marina de Albufeira]].<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
See [[Marina de Albufeira]].<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]]. Water and electricity at all berths.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]] is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeira itself. Albufeira is a big, brash and lively tourist resort which doesn’t appeal to all tastes, although the old town has reportedly a bit more character.<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
The marina is unfortunately actually quite far from everywhere. The only option to buy groceries nearby is a small convenience store across the street from the marina with very little to offer but some bare necessities and at higher prices since it is the only game around. The next option is an Intermarche "express" on the way to the town itself or the big supermarkets about 2.5 kms from the marina (Aldi, Lidl)<br />
<br />
* Intermarche<br />
* Aldi<br />
* Lidl<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
You can obtain a WiFi code at the office to get WiFi access.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
In the [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]].<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''. <br />
<br />
{{Comments}}<br />
* <br />
* <br />
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{{Verified by}}<br />
* Not visited; entry based on internet research and cruisers' reports (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 19:55, 22 March 2010 (UTC)<br />
* <br />
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[[Category:Ports - Portugal]]</div>Crankysailorhttps://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/AlbufeiraAlbufeira2016-09-16T13:32:53Z<p>Crankysailor: /* Grocery & Supply Stores */</p>
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{{Infobox |37|05|N|08|15.87|W|<br />
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Albufeira is a purpose-built leisure and marina development 15 miles east of [[Portimao]] and seven miles west of [[Vilamoura]] in [[Portugal]]. The inner basin in which yachts berth is surrounded by rather gaudily painted luxury hotel rooms and apartments, boutiques, bars and restaurants. The development also contains a small boatyard and yacht club (details needed).<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
{{GreenText|Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.}}<br />
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==Weather==<br />
Weather conditions on the Algarve coast are usually more benign than on the west coast and swell is less of a feature.<br />
<br />
Sources of weather forecasting info:<br />
* ''See also [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Passages==<br />
{{Green|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}}<br />
* <br />
* <br />
==Islands==<br />
{{Green|This section does not apply for many islands, remove it if this is the case for this particular. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.}}<br />
<br />
{{Green|For islands that have their own page list them as shown below.}}<br />
* [[{{Magenta|Island1}}]]<br />
* [[{{Magenta|Island2}}]]<br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters. Proceed up the fairway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.<br />
<br />
==Berthing ==<br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina de Albufeira]] has a total of 475 berths for yachts of up to metres and draft of up to metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
Anchoring in the outer harbour is impracticable in view of the number of moorings. The nearest secure anchorage is at [[Portimao]] to the west or [[Faro]] to the east, both about 15 miles away.<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
See [[Marina de Albufeira]].<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
See [[Marina de Albufeira]].<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
Fuel station in the [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]]. Water and electricity at all berths.<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
The [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]] is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeira itself. Albufeira is a big, brash and lively tourist resort which doesn’t appeal to all tastes, although the old town has reportedly a bit more character.<br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
The marina is unfortunately actually quite far from everywhere. The only option to buy groceries nearby is a small convenience store across the street from the marina with very little to offer but some bare necessities and at higher prices since it is the only game around. The next option is an Intermarche "express" on the way to the town itself or the big supermarkets about 2.5 kms from the marina (Aldi, Lidl)<br />
<br />
* Intermarche<br />
* Aldi<br />
* Lidl<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
None.<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
In the [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]].<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''. <br />
<br />
{{Comments}}<br />
* <br />
* <br />
<br />
{{Verified by}}<br />
* Not visited; entry based on internet research and cruisers' reports (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 19:55, 22 March 2010 (UTC)<br />
* <br />
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[[Category:Ports - Portugal]]</div>Crankysailorhttps://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/PortimaoPortimao2016-09-16T13:19:43Z<p>Crankysailor: /* Anchorages */</p>
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{{Infobox |37|07.13|N|08|31.60|W|<br />
| zoom= 15<br />
| portofentry= y<br />
| image= PortimaoAerial.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Portimao from the SW <br />
| notes= <googlemap lat="37.128434" lon="-8.522816" zoom="13" width="352" scale="yes"></googlemap><br />
}}<br />
Portimao is a large resort and popular sailing venue, situated at the mouth of the Arade river on the south coast of [[Portugal]] (the Algarve), six miles E of [[Lagos]] and 15 miles W of [[Albufeira]]. It’s main beach just W of the river entrance, Praia da Rocha, is one of the largest and most celebrated on the Algarve coast. Motor racing enthusiasts are catered for by a motor racing circuit and the waters off the town are busy for much of the year with match racing, windsurfing and power boating events. Visiting yachts have the option of berthing in the huge [[Marina de Portimao]] on the W bank of the river or anchoring off the pleasant settlement of Ferragudo on the E bank.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
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==Weather==<br />
Weather conditions on the Algarve coast are usually more benign than on the west coast and swell is less of a feature.<br />
<br />
Sources of weather forecasting info:<br />
* [http://www.meteo.pt Portugal's Met Office]<br />
* [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/shipping_forecast.html UK Met Shipping Forecast].<br />
* ''See also [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Passages==<br />
''See [[Portugal#Passages|Portugal]]''. <br />
<br />
==Communication==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
Portimao is situated just east of the long beach of Praia da Rocha - an area with many buildings - and thus the entrance to the river estuary is easily identifiable. The river is entered from due S between two long moles extending from either side of the river banks. The entrance is about 250m wide. Ponta do Altar with its lighthouse of the same name is on the E side. On account of the height of the cliffs on the E side, the entrance to the port is obscured to those approaching from the east almost until the entrance to the moles.<br />
<br />
Once the outer moles have been passed, if heading for the marina a course should be set at 020º off the line of the Ferragudo Fore and Aft beacons, leaving buoy no. 2 to port, continuing in the direction of buoy no. 4 until arriving at the marina entrance on port side. The marina is marked by two moles with beacons at each end and the reception pontoon is to starboard of the marina entrance. Reception is the round yellow building at the end of the pontoon, open 8am to 8pm. The fuel station is on the N end of the same pontoon.<br />
<br />
==Entrance==<br />
[[Portimao]] iis a port of entry/exit to [[Portugal]].<br />
<br />
''For entrance details see [[Portugal#Entrance| Portugal]]''.<br />
<br />
==Berthing==<br />
* <br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina de Portimao]] has 620 moorings for yachts up to 50 metres in depths of up to 5.0 metres. ''Click on link for details''<br />
*<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
{{Image right| FerragudoAnchorage.jpg| Ferragudo and anchorage }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|7.44|N|08|31.44|W| | type= anchorage| name= Ferragudo<br />
| text= The anchorage of Ferragudo lies on the E side of the river, just under a mile from the river entrance. The anchorage consists of an inlet off the village of the same name and offers good holding, well protected from the dominant winds. However, it is very shallow and muddy at low tide. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.124| lon= -8.52406| zoom= 16|}}. }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|7.85|N|08|31.92|W| | type= anchorage| name= Portimao Harbor<br />
| text= Portico Harbor provides good holding in sand in the large harbor, off the long beach. Well protected from almost every direction, though some swell can make its way in from the SW. Many liveaboards spend many months anchored here. Go as close as possible to the cafe at the NE corner to pick up their unsecured wifi signal. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.13085| lon= -8.53208| zoom= 16|}}.}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|6.745|N|08|31.37|W| | type= anchorage| name= Portimao Wall<br />
| text= There is a large anchorage behind the harbor wall with good holding and fairly well protected from anything but strong SW. However the constant wash from the high speed boats and the club music with plenty of bass to reach even through the best earplugs are a nuisance but the major party pooper is the raw sewage and trash flowing from upriver twice a day with the outgoing tide. Ruins what probably once was a great lovely anchorage. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.11403| lon= -8.52297| zoom= 15|}}.}}<br />
<br />
{{Note}}The [[Marina de Portimao]] is very close on the opposite side of the Arade river in the event of a sudden change in the weather<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
''See [[Marina de Portimao]]''.<br />
<br />
* In the marina are two small chandlers (''Ondanautica'' and ''Sopramar'') plus ''Bluewater Algarve'' which is a general fix-it / source-it type business.<br />
* ''Sorpamar'' are useless at ordering stuff in. ''Bluewater'', run by Brits, are excellent, and have a good machine shop for fabricating things. --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
''See [[Marina de Portimao]]''.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
At the [[Marina de Portimao]].<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
{{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}<br />
* A visit to Ferragudo is in fact highly recommended. Small quaint portuguese Town with some really nice restaurants that come alive at night.<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Small supermarket behind the beach at the south end of the marina<br />
* Big supermarkets (''Continent'', ''Pingo Doce)'' in town<br />
* ''Continent'' will deliver to the marina if you spend over 100 Euros. Get there by bus from the Tivoli hotel roundabout just outside the marina, or else dinghy about a mile upstream and dock just outside the museum, from where you can walk to the supermarkets. -- [[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Lots of tourist restaurants along Praia do Rocha - a short walk from the marina.<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
* Wifi in the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]]. <br />
* When anchored in the harbor, park yourself as close as you can to the Club Nau beach restaurant at the north end of the beach. With a wifi booster you can then hook into their free wifi at variable speeds - sometimes quite good, most of the time pretty slow, sometimes unusable (update 2016, cannot confirm if this is still available as we used MEO). Personally, I use an unlocked cell phone, with a MEO SIM card, and a pay as you go data connection. Seems to work pretty well. The MEO store is very close to the waterfront in the town center. Tie your dinghy to the seawall ladder and climb up. -- July 2016 [[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
Behind the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]] reception building - 5 or 8 Euros depending on size of load.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Car rentals available above the beach and in town. About 400 Euros a week.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Lots of bins around the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]], along Praia da Rocha, and throughout the town. No charge.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''.<br />
<br />
{{Comments}}<br />
* <br />
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{{Verified by}}<br />
* October 11, 2011 --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
* <br />
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[[Category:Ports - Portugal]] [[Category:Anchorages - Portugal]]</div>Crankysailorhttps://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/PortimaoPortimao2016-09-16T13:19:14Z<p>Crankysailor: /* Tourism */</p>
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{{Infobox |37|07.13|N|08|31.60|W|<br />
| zoom= 15<br />
| portofentry= y<br />
| image= PortimaoAerial.jpg<br />
| imagetext= Portimao from the SW <br />
| notes= <googlemap lat="37.128434" lon="-8.522816" zoom="13" width="352" scale="yes"></googlemap><br />
}}<br />
Portimao is a large resort and popular sailing venue, situated at the mouth of the Arade river on the south coast of [[Portugal]] (the Algarve), six miles E of [[Lagos]] and 15 miles W of [[Albufeira]]. It’s main beach just W of the river entrance, Praia da Rocha, is one of the largest and most celebrated on the Algarve coast. Motor racing enthusiasts are catered for by a motor racing circuit and the waters off the town are busy for much of the year with match racing, windsurfing and power boating events. Visiting yachts have the option of berthing in the huge [[Marina de Portimao]] on the W bank of the river or anchoring off the pleasant settlement of Ferragudo on the E bank.<br />
<br />
==Charts==<br />
{{GreenText|Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.}}<br />
<br />
{{GreenText|Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.}}<br />
; {{MagentaText|Source}}<br />
: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}<br />
: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}<br />
; {{MagentaText|Source}}<br />
: {{MagentaText|Chart Number - Chart Name}}<br />
:<br />
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==Weather==<br />
Weather conditions on the Algarve coast are usually more benign than on the west coast and swell is less of a feature.<br />
<br />
Sources of weather forecasting info:<br />
* [http://www.meteo.pt Portugal's Met Office]<br />
* [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/shipping_forecast.html UK Met Shipping Forecast].<br />
* ''See also [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Passages==<br />
''See [[Portugal#Passages|Portugal]]''. <br />
<br />
==Communication==<br />
* <br />
*<br />
<br />
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
<br />
==Navigation==<br />
Portimao is situated just east of the long beach of Praia da Rocha - an area with many buildings - and thus the entrance to the river estuary is easily identifiable. The river is entered from due S between two long moles extending from either side of the river banks. The entrance is about 250m wide. Ponta do Altar with its lighthouse of the same name is on the E side. On account of the height of the cliffs on the E side, the entrance to the port is obscured to those approaching from the east almost until the entrance to the moles.<br />
<br />
Once the outer moles have been passed, if heading for the marina a course should be set at 020º off the line of the Ferragudo Fore and Aft beacons, leaving buoy no. 2 to port, continuing in the direction of buoy no. 4 until arriving at the marina entrance on port side. The marina is marked by two moles with beacons at each end and the reception pontoon is to starboard of the marina entrance. Reception is the round yellow building at the end of the pontoon, open 8am to 8pm. The fuel station is on the N end of the same pontoon.<br />
<br />
==Entrance==<br />
[[Portimao]] iis a port of entry/exit to [[Portugal]].<br />
<br />
''For entrance details see [[Portugal#Entrance| Portugal]]''.<br />
<br />
==Berthing==<br />
* <br />
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina de Portimao]] has 620 moorings for yachts up to 50 metres in depths of up to 5.0 metres. ''Click on link for details''<br />
*<br />
<br />
===Anchorages===<br />
{{Image right| FerragudoAnchorage.jpg| Ferragudo and anchorage }}<br />
<br />
{{Poi |37|7.44|N|08|31.44|W| | type= anchorage| name= Ferragudo<br />
| text= The anchorage of Ferragudo lies on the E side of the river, just under a mile from the river entrance. The anchorage consists of an inlet off the village of the same name and offers good holding, well protected from the dominant winds. However, it is very shallow and muddy at low tide. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.124| lon= -8.52406| zoom= 16|}}. }}<br />
<br />
{{Poi |37|7.85|N|08|31.92|W| | type= anchorage| name= Portimao Harbor<br />
| text= Portico Harbor provides good holding in sand in the large harbor, off the long beach. Well protected from almost every direction, though some swell can make its way in from the SW. Many liveaboards spend many months anchored here. Go as close as possible to the cafe at the NE corner to pick up their unsecured wifi signal. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.13085| lon= -8.53208| zoom= 16|}}.}}<br />
<br />
{{Poi |37|6.745|N|08|31.37|W| | type= anchorage| name= Portico Wall<br />
| text= There is a large anchorage behind the harbor wall with good holding and fairly well protected from anything but strong SW. However the constant wash from the high speed boats and the club music with plenty of bass to reach even through the best earplugs are a nuisance but the major party pooper is the raw sewage and trash flowing from upriver twice a day with the outgoing tide. Ruins what probably once was a great lovely anchorage. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.11403| lon= -8.52297| zoom= 15|}}.}}<br />
<br />
{{Note}}The [[Marina de Portimao]] is very close on the opposite side of the Arade river in the event of a sudden change in the weather<br />
<br />
==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
''See [[Marina de Portimao]]''.<br />
<br />
* In the marina are two small chandlers (''Ondanautica'' and ''Sopramar'') plus ''Bluewater Algarve'' which is a general fix-it / source-it type business.<br />
* ''Sorpamar'' are useless at ordering stuff in. ''Bluewater'', run by Brits, are excellent, and have a good machine shop for fabricating things. --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
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====Repairs/Yards====<br />
''See [[Marina de Portimao]]''.<br />
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
At the [[Marina de Portimao]].<br />
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==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
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* A visit to Ferragudo is in fact highly recommended. Small quaint portuguese Town with some really nice restaurants that come alive at night.<br />
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Small supermarket behind the beach at the south end of the marina<br />
* Big supermarkets (''Continent'', ''Pingo Doce)'' in town<br />
* ''Continent'' will deliver to the marina if you spend over 100 Euros. Get there by bus from the Tivoli hotel roundabout just outside the marina, or else dinghy about a mile upstream and dock just outside the museum, from where you can walk to the supermarkets. -- [[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
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====Eateries====<br />
Lots of tourist restaurants along Praia do Rocha - a short walk from the marina.<br />
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====Internet/WiFi====<br />
* Wifi in the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]]. <br />
* When anchored in the harbor, park yourself as close as you can to the Club Nau beach restaurant at the north end of the beach. With a wifi booster you can then hook into their free wifi at variable speeds - sometimes quite good, most of the time pretty slow, sometimes unusable (update 2016, cannot confirm if this is still available as we used MEO). Personally, I use an unlocked cell phone, with a MEO SIM card, and a pay as you go data connection. Seems to work pretty well. The MEO store is very close to the waterfront in the town center. Tie your dinghy to the seawall ladder and climb up. -- July 2016 [[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
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====Laundry====<br />
Behind the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]] reception building - 5 or 8 Euros depending on size of load.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Car rentals available above the beach and in town. About 400 Euros a week.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Lots of bins around the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]], along Praia da Rocha, and throughout the town. No charge.<br />
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====Transportation====<br />
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==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
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==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
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==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* <br />
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==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''.<br />
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{{Infobox |37|07.13|N|08|31.60|W|<br />
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| imagetext= Portimao from the SW <br />
| notes= <googlemap lat="37.128434" lon="-8.522816" zoom="13" width="352" scale="yes"></googlemap><br />
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Portimao is a large resort and popular sailing venue, situated at the mouth of the Arade river on the south coast of [[Portugal]] (the Algarve), six miles E of [[Lagos]] and 15 miles W of [[Albufeira]]. It’s main beach just W of the river entrance, Praia da Rocha, is one of the largest and most celebrated on the Algarve coast. Motor racing enthusiasts are catered for by a motor racing circuit and the waters off the town are busy for much of the year with match racing, windsurfing and power boating events. Visiting yachts have the option of berthing in the huge [[Marina de Portimao]] on the W bank of the river or anchoring off the pleasant settlement of Ferragudo on the E bank.<br />
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==Charts==<br />
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==Weather==<br />
Weather conditions on the Algarve coast are usually more benign than on the west coast and swell is less of a feature.<br />
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Sources of weather forecasting info:<br />
* [http://www.meteo.pt Portugal's Met Office]<br />
* [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/shipping_forecast.html UK Met Shipping Forecast].<br />
* ''See also [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''.<br />
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==Passages==<br />
''See [[Portugal#Passages|Portugal]]''. <br />
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==Communication==<br />
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. <br />
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==Navigation==<br />
Portimao is situated just east of the long beach of Praia da Rocha - an area with many buildings - and thus the entrance to the river estuary is easily identifiable. The river is entered from due S between two long moles extending from either side of the river banks. The entrance is about 250m wide. Ponta do Altar with its lighthouse of the same name is on the E side. On account of the height of the cliffs on the E side, the entrance to the port is obscured to those approaching from the east almost until the entrance to the moles.<br />
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Once the outer moles have been passed, if heading for the marina a course should be set at 020º off the line of the Ferragudo Fore and Aft beacons, leaving buoy no. 2 to port, continuing in the direction of buoy no. 4 until arriving at the marina entrance on port side. The marina is marked by two moles with beacons at each end and the reception pontoon is to starboard of the marina entrance. Reception is the round yellow building at the end of the pontoon, open 8am to 8pm. The fuel station is on the N end of the same pontoon.<br />
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==Entrance==<br />
[[Portimao]] iis a port of entry/exit to [[Portugal]].<br />
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''For entrance details see [[Portugal#Entrance| Portugal]]''.<br />
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==Berthing==<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===<br />
* [[Marina de Portimao]] has 620 moorings for yachts up to 50 metres in depths of up to 5.0 metres. ''Click on link for details''<br />
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===Anchorages===<br />
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{{Poi |37|7.44|N|08|31.44|W| | type= anchorage| name= Ferragudo<br />
| text= The anchorage of Ferragudo lies on the E side of the river, just under a mile from the river entrance. The anchorage consists of an inlet off the village of the same name and offers good holding, well protected from the dominant winds. However, it is very shallow and muddy at low tide. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.124| lon= -8.52406| zoom= 16|}}. }}<br />
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{{Poi |37|7.85|N|08|31.92|W| | type= anchorage| name= Portimao Harbor<br />
| text= Portico Harbor provides good holding in sand in the large harbor, off the long beach. Well protected from almost every direction, though some swell can make its way in from the SW. Many liveaboards spend many months anchored here. Go as close as possible to the cafe at the NE corner to pick up their unsecured wifi signal. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.13085| lon= -8.53208| zoom= 16|}}.}}<br />
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{{Poi |37|6.745|N|08|31.37|W| | type= anchorage| name= Portico Wall<br />
| text= There is a large anchorage behind the harbor wall with good holding and fairly well protected from anything but strong SW. However the constant wash from the high speed boats and the club music with plenty of bass to reach even through the best earplugs are a nuisance but the major party pooper is the raw sewage and trash flowing from upriver twice a day with the outgoing tide. Ruins what probably once was a great lovely anchorage. {{Chartlet link| lat= 37.11403| lon= -8.52297| zoom= 15|}}.}}<br />
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{{Note}}The [[Marina de Portimao]] is very close on the opposite side of the Arade river in the event of a sudden change in the weather<br />
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==<br />
====Marine Stores====<br />
''See [[Marina de Portimao]]''.<br />
<br />
* In the marina are two small chandlers (''Ondanautica'' and ''Sopramar'') plus ''Bluewater Algarve'' which is a general fix-it / source-it type business.<br />
* ''Sorpamar'' are useless at ordering stuff in. ''Bluewater'', run by Brits, are excellent, and have a good machine shop for fabricating things. --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
<br />
====Repairs/Yards====<br />
''See [[Marina de Portimao]]''.<br />
<br />
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====<br />
At the [[Marina de Portimao]].<br />
<br />
==Things to do Ashore==<br />
====Tourism====<br />
{{GreenText|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}<br />
* <br />
<br />
====Grocery & Supply Stores====<br />
* Small supermarket behind the beach at the south end of the marina<br />
* Big supermarkets (''Continent'', ''Pingo Doce)'' in town<br />
* ''Continent'' will deliver to the marina if you spend over 100 Euros. Get there by bus from the Tivoli hotel roundabout just outside the marina, or else dinghy about a mile upstream and dock just outside the museum, from where you can walk to the supermarkets. -- [[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
<br />
====Eateries====<br />
Lots of tourist restaurants along Praia do Rocha - a short walk from the marina.<br />
<br />
====Internet/WiFi====<br />
* Wifi in the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]]. <br />
* When anchored in the harbor, park yourself as close as you can to the Club Nau beach restaurant at the north end of the beach. With a wifi booster you can then hook into their free wifi at variable speeds - sometimes quite good, most of the time pretty slow, sometimes unusable (update 2016, cannot confirm if this is still available as we used MEO). Personally, I use an unlocked cell phone, with a MEO SIM card, and a pay as you go data connection. Seems to work pretty well. The MEO store is very close to the waterfront in the town center. Tie your dinghy to the seawall ladder and climb up. -- July 2016 [[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
<br />
====Laundry====<br />
Behind the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]] reception building - 5 or 8 Euros depending on size of load.<br />
<br />
====Motorbike & Car Rentals====<br />
Car rentals available above the beach and in town. About 400 Euros a week.<br />
<br />
====Garbage Disposal====<br />
Lots of bins around the [[Marina de Portimao|marina]], along Praia da Rocha, and throughout the town. No charge.<br />
<br />
====Transportation====<br />
{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}<br />
*<br />
<br />
==Friends==<br />
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Forums==<br />
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')<br />
* <br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* {{wikipedia}}<br />
* <br />
<br />
==References & Publications==<br />
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''.<br />
<br />
{{Comments}}<br />
* <br />
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{{Verified by}}<br />
* October 11, 2011 --[[User:LifePart2|LifePart2]]<br />
* <br />
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