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== Diaporos Island==
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{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Aegean Sea|Greece}}
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GPS: {{Coord|40|13|N|23|47.5|E|}}
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[[Image:Greece_Diaporos_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of the Diaporos Region - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.216667&lon=23.791667&scale=300000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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The region of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaporos_Island Diaporos] or Dhiaporos (Διάπορος) or Dhimitri island is a yachtsman's paradise. There several deserted landlocked coves surrounded by pine trees and sandy beaches. There are many reefs where one can snorkel in the clear water.
The region of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaporos_Island Diaporos] or Dhiaporos (Διάπορος) or Dhimitri island is a yachtsman's paradise. There several deserted landlocked coves surrounded by pine trees and sandy beaches. There are many reefs where one can snorkel in the clear water.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
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: 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
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* Imray-Tetra G2 Aegean Sea (North)
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* NIMA 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
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* Greek 31 North  Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
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* Greek 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part  
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: 31 North  Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
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: 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part  
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===Radio Nets===
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==Weather==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Passages==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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==Communication==
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27  
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27  
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===Approach and Navigation===
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Navigation==
Approach to the region is either from the S Passage through the narrow channel between Diaporos Island and Cape Xifaras or through the wider N Passage between the NE of Diaporos and the Peristeri Islands.
Approach to the region is either from the S Passage through the narrow channel between Diaporos Island and Cape Xifaras or through the wider N Passage between the NE of Diaporos and the Peristeri Islands.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> A good detailed chart and a lookout are necessary because of the many reefs surrounding both passages.
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{{Warning}} A good detailed chart and a lookout are necessary because of the many reefs surrounding both passages.
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===Anchorages===
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==Berthing==
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[[Image:Greece_Diaporos.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Diaporos Island<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Ports===
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====Krifos Bay====  
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==Anchorages==
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GPS: {{Coord|40|13.4|N|23|46.9|E|}}<br/>
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{{Poi |40|13.4|N|23|46.9|E| | type= anchorage| name= Krifos Bay
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| image= Greece_Diaporos.jpg | imagetext= Diaporos Island | imagewidth=
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| text= {{Image right|Yachtbillabong_Krifos_Bay_110706.jpg |Looking north from the head of Krifos Bay  }}
Krifos Bay is on the N side of Diaporos Island. Proceed between Ambelisti Island and Cape Kokakies. The bottom is sand, good holding.
Krifos Bay is on the N side of Diaporos Island. Proceed between Ambelisti Island and Cape Kokakies. The bottom is sand, good holding.
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====Koumaroudes Bay====
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Anchor as far south as the head of the bay in about 6m or down to 3m within about 60 m of that point in the arc to the west through south and around to the north-east.
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GPS: {{Coord|40|12.2|N|23|46.8|E|}}<br/>
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Koumaroudes Bay on the W side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.
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====Mesopanayia Bay====
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There are other suitable anchoring points in the bay. }}
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GPS: {{Coord|40|11.4|N|23|47.3|E|}}<br/>
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Mesopanayia Bay is on the S side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.
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====Dimitriaki Bay====
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{{Poi |40|12.2|N|23|46.8|E| | type= anchorage| name= Koumaroudes Bay
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GPS: {{Coord|40|13.6|N|23|45.4|E|}}<br/>
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| text= Koumaroudes Bay on the W side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding. }}
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Dimitriaki Bay is on the mainland and E of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding. Unfortunately there is a fish-farm.
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====Ayios Nikolaos====
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{{Poi |40|11.4|N|23|47.3|E| | type= anchorage| name= Mesopanayia Bay
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GPS: {{Coord|40|13.9|N|23|44.3|E|}}<br/>
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| text= Mesopanayia Bay is on the S side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.}}
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Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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{{Poi |40|13.6|N|23|45.4|E| | type= anchorage| name= Dimitriaki Bay
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Nice walks.  
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| text= Dimitriaki Bay is on the mainland and E of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding. Unfortunately it is close to a beach with disco music, sometimes very aloud even in the night.}}
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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{{Poi |40|13.9|N|23|44.3|E| | type= anchorage| name= Ayios Nikolaos
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* Fuel - There is a fuel station in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]], you have to use jerry cans
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| text= Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding.}}
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===Laundry===
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Limited supplies in in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]].
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There are a few tavernas in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]].
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|Garbage| Trash cans in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]
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|Fuel| [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]: there is a fuel station, you have to use jerry cans
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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==Provisioning==
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{{mark |name= [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] | type= provisions  |text= Limited supplies.}}
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Trash cans in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]].
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===Transportation===
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==Transportation==
There are busses from [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] to [[Thessaloniki]].  
There are busses from [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] to [[Thessaloniki]].  
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Tourism==
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===References & Publications===
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==Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 15 August 2018

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Aegean Sea ▶ Greece ▶ Diaporos Island

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Diaporos Island
40°12.802'N, 023°46.846'E Chart icon.png
lat=40.21336 | lon=23.78077 | zoom=13 | y
Greece Diaporos m.jpg
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Chart of the Diaporos Region

The region of Diaporos or Dhiaporos (Διάπορος) or Dhimitri island is a yachtsman's paradise. There several deserted landlocked coves surrounded by pine trees and sandy beaches. There are many reefs where one can snorkel in the clear water.

Charts

BA
1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
Imray-Tetra
G2 Aegean Sea (North)
NIMA
54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
Greek
31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Passages

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Approach to the region is either from the S Passage through the narrow channel between Diaporos Island and Cape Xifaras or through the wider N Passage between the NE of Diaporos and the Peristeri Islands.

Warning: A good detailed chart and a lookout are necessary because of the many reefs surrounding both passages.

Berthing

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Diaporos Island

Krifos Bay

Krifos Bay/wiki/Diaporos_Island#Krifos_Bay
Anchorage icon Krifos Bay [[Diaporos Island#Krifos Bay|Krifos Bay]] 40°13.4′N, 23°46.9′E
Looking north from the head of Krifos Bay

Krifos Bay is on the N side of Diaporos Island. Proceed between Ambelisti Island and Cape Kokakies. The bottom is sand, good holding.

Anchor as far south as the head of the bay in about 6m or down to 3m within about 60 m of that point in the arc to the west through south and around to the north-east.

There are other suitable anchoring points in the bay.

Koumaroudes Bay

Koumaroudes Bay/wiki/Diaporos_Island#Koumaroudes_Bay
Anchorage icon Koumaroudes Bay [[Diaporos Island#Koumaroudes Bay|Koumaroudes Bay]] 40°12.2′N, 23°46.8′E
Koumaroudes Bay on the W side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.

Mesopanayia Bay

Mesopanayia Bay/wiki/Diaporos_Island#Mesopanayia_Bay
Anchorage icon Mesopanayia Bay [[Diaporos Island#Mesopanayia Bay|Mesopanayia Bay]] 40°11.4′N, 23°47.3′E
Mesopanayia Bay is on the S side of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding.

Dimitriaki Bay

Dimitriaki Bay/wiki/Diaporos_Island#Dimitriaki_Bay
Anchorage icon Dimitriaki Bay [[Diaporos Island#Dimitriaki Bay|Dimitriaki Bay]] 40°13.6′N, 23°45.4′E
Dimitriaki Bay is on the mainland and E of Diaporos Island. The bottom is sand, good holding. Unfortunately it is close to a beach with disco music, sometimes very aloud even in the night.

Ayios Nikolaos

Ayios Nikolaos/wiki/Diaporos_Island#Ayios_Nikolaos
Anchorage icon Ayios Nikolaos [[Diaporos Island#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] 40°13.9′N, 23°44.3′E
Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage Trash cans in Ayios Nikolaos
Supplies
Fuel Ayios Nikolaos: there is a fuel station, you have to use jerry cans
Bottled gas N/A
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet N/A
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals N/A

Provisioning

Ayios Nikolaos/wiki/Diaporos_Island#.5B.5B.23Ayios_Nikolaos.7CAyios_Nikolaos.5D.5DProvisions icon Ayios Nikolaos [[Diaporos Island#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]] Limited supplies.

Eating out

There are a few tavernas here.

Transportation

There are busses from Ayios Nikolaos to Thessaloniki.

Tourism

Nice walks.

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

References

See Greece.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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