Ayios Efstratios
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Ayios Efstratios (Άγιος Ευστράτιος) or Ai Stratis or Agios Efstratios is a small and isolated island (about 20 nM south of Limnos) with an area of 43.325 km² and 250 inhabitants. It is definitely off the beaten track.
Charts
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- Plans in theAegean Sea: Nisos Skyros, Ayios Efstratios, Nisos Psara
- 54369 Approaches to Canakkale Bogazi
- Greek
- 33 Cape Sounion to Lesvos I.
- 322 Limnos & Ay. Efstratios
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Islands
None.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Most approaches to Ayios Efstratios are without dangers and straightforward.
Berthing
Ports
Ayios Efstratios Harbor
Ayios Efstratios Harbor [[Ayios Efstratios#Ayios Efstratios Harbor|Ayios Efstratios Harbor]] (Άγιος Ευστράτιος) 39°32.3′N, °'E 
There is only one port, the harbor of Ayios Efstratios. It provides fairly good shelter from the meltemi but it is open to SW. Go stern-to the usually crowded by fishing boats quay, avoiding the SW corner where the ferry from Limnos docks. The bottom is sandy with scattered rocks and affords good holding, if you hit the sandy patch. Fortunately the water here is very clear. A large rectangular basin was built to the west and adjacent to the fishing harbour to serve ferries. Yachts can moor alongside its western mole or go stern to this mole. There are water and electricity stands on the mole, free as of May 2017. The western (and north) moles are fitted with ship sized rectangular fenders so if moored alongside it is advisable to fender accordingly to avoid damage from the fixed mole fenders. There is a port police office few steps to the east of the fishing harbour.
The fishing boats can be rather malodorous and may be keeping their VHF's at high volume. Otherwise this can be a pleasant anchorage.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | Ayios Efstratios Harbor: on the new western mole |
| Electricity | on the new western mole |
| Toilets | small services block at the north end of the ferry parking area. |
| Showers | one stall in the services block. Cold water only |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | There are bins in the port |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | N/A |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | N/A |
| Mobile connectivity | Reasonable 3G signal |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Ayios Efstratios Harbor [[Ayios Efstratios#Ayios Efstratios Harbor|Ayios Efstratios Harbor]] Limited shopping.
Eating out
There are two restaurants and two bars in Ayios Efstratios Harbor.
Transportation
There is a ferry, 4 times a week, from Kavala via Limnos, and once a week from Chios.
Tourism
History
The island has been inhabited since the Mycenaean times and on the island's north coast are still the ruins of the original Mycenaean settlement. The recent history of the island is rather infamous. Starting in 1936 the fascist dictatorship of Metaxas used the island as a place of exile for the undesirable communists, a practice that was resumed by the junta of 1967. The most famous of these deportees was the celebrated composer Mikis Theodorakis. In 1968, an earthquake devastated the houses of the little port village. Fishing and low-level tourism are the main occupations of today's inhabitants.
Places to Visit
Other than walks there is not much that a tourist can do here. Enjoy the clear sea.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Ayios Efstratios at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Ayios Efstratios and this page's details validated:
- August 1999 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- May 2017 Meir
S/Y Bat-Yam Sailing since 1960. Dinghys, yachts, cruising, racing, coaching, etc. Currently summer cruising the Eastern Med, and Nacra 6.0NA for the fun at home. Sailed in eastern Asia, Caribbeans, Pacific, Atlantic.
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