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+ | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karlovasi Karlovasi] (Καρλόβασι) Harbor is a commercial harbor on the NW side of the island of [[Samos]]. It is located some distance from the actual town of Karlovasi. It is protected from the ''meltemi'' but has an uncomfortable swell. You can moor stern-to on the quay. There are a few tavernas but not many stores. | ||
- | + | Around the end of the 19th and the early part of the 20th century Karlovasi had thriving leather tanning industry. | |
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- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | ''See [[Samos]]'' | + | ''See [[Samos#Charts|Samos]]''. |
- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | '' | + | ''See [[Samos#Weather| Samos]]''. |
- | + | ==Passages== | |
+ | * [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]] | ||
+ | * [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]] | ||
- | == | + | ==Navigation== |
- | ''See [[Samos]]'' | + | ''See [[Samos#Navigation|Samos]]'' |
- | === | + | ===Communication=== |
- | + | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22730 30888, 32 343 | |
+ | * | ||
- | + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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- | == | + | ==Berthing== |
- | + | Anchor in the harbor and moor either stern-to or bow-to. Good holding. | |
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- | + | A Coast Guard Officer may appear directing to collect the harbor dues. | |
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- | === | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
- | + | There is small marina within the harbor used mostly by local boats however arrangement can be made to moor a visiting boat on a temporary vacant berth. But the only serious marina is [[Pythagorio_Marina|Samos Marina]] in [[Pythagorio]]. | |
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- | === | + | ==Anchorages== |
- | + | There are no secure anchorages near Karlovasi. But one can, weather permitting, have a lunch stop in either {{mark | lat=37.78064 | lon=26.65186 |zoom=16 | type= anchorage |name= Mikro Seitani |altname= Μικρό Σεϊτάνι}} or {{mark | lat=37.7707| lon=26.63723| zoom=15| type= anchorage |name= Megalo Seitani |altname= Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι}}. | |
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- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
- | + | {{tlist | |
- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| On the quay | |
- | + | |Electricity| On the quay | |
+ | |Toilets| N/A | ||
+ | |Showers| N/A | ||
+ | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Garbage| Bins along the waterfront | ||
- | === | + | |header|Supplies |
+ | |Fuel| Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker | ||
+ | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | |header|Services | ||
+ | |Repairs| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Internet| in Internet cafés | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| Strong 4G signal | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| There are several agencies in Karlovasi | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Provisioning== | ||
+ | Supermarket about 1km east of the harbour on the main road to Karlovasi town | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | {{mark |name= ''Psarades''| type= eatingout |text= specializes in sea food, in Ayios Nikolaos, (few km E of Karlovasi). It has been rated as "one of the best tavernas in Greece.}} | ||
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+ | ====Transportation==== | ||
+ | There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ''See [[Samos#Transportation|Samos]] for transportation to elsewhere''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Tourism== | ||
+ | ====Places to Visit==== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" align=right | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Image:SamosPotami.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>Potami</small> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[Image:Greece_Samos_MikroSeitani.jpg|200px]]<br /><small>Mikro Seitani</small> | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | A visit to Potami is worthwhile. This is a stream with natural water falls shaded by sycamore trees. It is just a few miles W of Karlovasi. Very beautiful, natural setting. The scenery is not what one would usually associate with Aegean islands. You can swim there. | ||
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+ | Also, a hike to the Mikro and Megalo Seitani (Μικρό and Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι) is well worth the effort. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Friends== | ||
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. | ||
- | == | + | ==Forums== |
- | List links to discussion threads on | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
- | + | * {{wikipedia}} | |
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ||
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+ | {{Comments}} | ||
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- | + | {{Verified by}} | |
- | + | * May 2013 -- [[User:Vigdis|Vigdis]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://yachtvigdis.wordpress.com yachtvigdis blog] | |
+ | * July 2016 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
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+ | {{Page useable}} | ||
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+ | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]}} | ||
- | + | [[Category:Ports - Greece]] | |
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Karlovasi
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Karlovasi (Καρλόβασι) Harbor is a commercial harbor on the NW side of the island of Samos. It is located some distance from the actual town of Karlovasi. It is protected from the meltemi but has an uncomfortable swell. You can moor stern-to on the quay. There are a few tavernas but not many stores.
Around the end of the 19th and the early part of the 20th century Karlovasi had thriving leather tanning industry.
Charts
See Samos.
Weather
See Samos.
Passages
See Samos
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22730 30888, 32 343
Also see Cruiser's Nets.
Berthing
Anchor in the harbor and moor either stern-to or bow-to. Good holding.
A Coast Guard Officer may appear directing to collect the harbor dues.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
There is small marina within the harbor used mostly by local boats however arrangement can be made to moor a visiting boat on a temporary vacant berth. But the only serious marina is Samos Marina in Pythagorio.
Anchorages
There are no secure anchorages near Karlovasi. But one can, weather permitting, have a lunch stop in either Mikro Seitani [[Karlovasi#Mikro Seitani|Mikro Seitani]] (Μικρό Σεϊτάνι) 37°46.838'N, 026°39.112'E or Megalo Seitani [[Karlovasi#Megalo Seitani|Megalo Seitani]] (Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι) 37°46.242'N, 026°38.234'E .
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | On the quay |
Electricity | On the quay |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | Bins along the waterfront |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | ? |
Internet | in Internet cafés |
Mobile connectivity | Strong 4G signal |
Vehicle rentals | There are several agencies in Karlovasi |
Provisioning
Supermarket about 1km east of the harbour on the main road to Karlovasi town
Eating out
Psarades [[Karlovasi#Psarades|Psarades]] specializes in sea food, in Ayios Nikolaos, (few km E of Karlovasi). It has been rated as "one of the best tavernas in Greece.
Transportation
There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island.
See Samos for transportation to elsewhere.
Tourism
Places to Visit
Potami |
Mikro Seitani |
A visit to Potami is worthwhile. This is a stream with natural water falls shaded by sycamore trees. It is just a few miles W of Karlovasi. Very beautiful, natural setting. The scenery is not what one would usually associate with Aegean islands. You can swim there.
Also, a hike to the Mikro and Megalo Seitani (Μικρό and Μεγάλο Σεϊτάνι) is well worth the effort.
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
- Karlovasi at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Karlovasi and this page's details validated:
- May 2013 -- Vigdis yachtvigdis blog
- July 2016 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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