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Cythera
Background
Cythera (Κύθηρα) or Kythera or Kithiira or Tsirigo is a small island of 2,500 inhabitants and over 10,000 immigrants to Australia. Tourism here is fairly low key. The sea of Kythera is the birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. According to the mythology she rose from the foam created from the genitalia of Uranos that his son Cronos threw into the sea after castrating him.
The first settlers on the island were Phoenicians. They traded in murex shells – Porphyry in Greek, which gave the island its other name Porhyrousa. The Phoenicians were followed by the Minoans. They made the island a trading center being at the cross roads between Crete and the mainland. This strategic location has made Cythera a very valuable property. The island has been invaded 80 times in recorded history. During the 10th century AD the island was continuously being invaded by Saracens from Crete to the point that its inhabitants abandoned it. The, then Byzantine general, and later emperor Nikephoros Phocas re-conquered the Cythera and Crete from the Saracens. The rulers of the island were the Byzantine family Eudhaemonoyannis from Monemvasía. In 1204 AD the island was occupied by the Venetians but the emperor Michael Paleologos regained it and restored the Eudhaemonoyannis. In 1537 Barbarossa destroyed the island. The Venetians re-took it in the 16th century and re-named it Cerigo (Τσιρίγο) a name still used. The British followed the Venetians and in 1864, along with the other Ionian islands, ceded it to Greece. Today, for some mysterious bureaucratic reason, the island is a province of Attica.
Charts
BA 1030 Southern entrance channels to the Aegean Sea
Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 54303 Lakonikos Kolpos S Greece
Greek 431 Monemvasia to Souda Bay
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 85 & 86
The approaches to Cythera are straightforward except for possible strong gusts.
Ports and Popular Stops
Kapsáli
Although there are several anchorages in the island, Kapsáli (Καψάλι) [36° 09' N 23° 00' E] is the only one harbor. It is a pleasant small harbor open to the S. There is always some swell here. Sometimes the anchors do not hold in the sand/weed and rock bottom. I find it better, if there is room, to go side-to the quay and use lots of fenders. You can always anchor and go bow or stern-to.
Danger: With strong S winds the harbor is untenable.
Warning: With strong W winds there are fierce gusts and a bad swell develops.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Ayios Nikolaos
Ayios Nikolaos or Avelomonas [36° 13.2' N 23° 04.8' E] is a small natural harbor.
Makronisos
The N side of Makronisos or Dhiakofti Island offers good shelter from the SW and W winds. The bottom is sand and provides excellent holding.
Ayia Pelagia
Ayia Pelagia is a small port about 4 nM south of Cape Spathi. There are strong SW and W gusts.
Danger: With NE winds the port is untenable.
Offshore Islands
None.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
You should visit Chora. There is a nice cave.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel: A mini tank delivers, ask at the Limenarchio (Coast Guard) in Kapsáli
- Water: A tank delivers at the quay in Kapsáli. Call +30 2736 311 164 or +30 6927 953 799
- Electricity: N/A
Laundry
?
Grocery Stores
There is good grocery store in Kapsáli, more in Chora.
Eateries
There are several restaurants is Kapsáli, more in Chora.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
In Kapsáli, towards the fishing harbor.
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
There are daily flights to Athens and hydrofoils to Piraeus. For taxis to Chora or the airport call the friendly Mr. Stathis at +30 2736 311 640 or +30 6977 917 698.
References & Publications
See Greece.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Cythera (Wilipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2001 --Istioploos 07:58, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
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