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- | {{TOCleft}} | + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Diaporos_m.jpg|350px]]Chart of the Diaporos Region - ''Click for larger view'' |
- | 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. | + | |}{{TOCleft}}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. |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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: 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi | : 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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* 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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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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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. | <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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None. | None. | ||
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None. | None. | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
- | [[Image:Greece_Diaporos.jpg| | + | {| class="wikitable" align=right |
- | [[Image:Yachtbillabong_Krifos_Bay_110706.jpg| | + | |- |
+ | |[[Image:Greece_Diaporos.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Diaporos Island - ''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Yachtbillabong_Krifos_Bay_110706.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Looking north from the head of Krifos Bay <br />''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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====Krifos Bay==== | ====Krifos Bay==== | ||
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Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding. | Ayios Nikolaos is a village on the mainland and NW of Dimitriaki Bay. The bottom is mud, good holding. | ||
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- | None. | + | None. |
==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ||
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: N/A | : N/A | ||
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- | ===Tourism=== | + | ====Tourism==== |
Nice walks. | Nice walks. | ||
- | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
Limited supplies in in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]. | Limited supplies in in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]. | ||
- | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
There are a few tavernas in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]. | There are a few tavernas in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]. | ||
- | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
Available? | Available? | ||
- | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
N/A. | N/A. | ||
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N/A. | N/A. | ||
- | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
Trash cans in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]. | Trash cans in [[#Ayios Nikolaos|Ayios Nikolaos]]. | ||
- | ===Transportation=== | + | ====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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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ||
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+ | Personal experiences? | ||
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+ | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* May 1991 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * May 1991 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
* July 2011 --[[User:Yachtbillabong|Yachtbillabong]] [[Image:Australia_Icon.png]] | * July 2011 --[[User:Yachtbillabong|Yachtbillabong]] [[Image:Australia_Icon.png]] | ||
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|style="color:#000;"| | [[World Cruising and Sailing Wiki|HOMEPAGE]] | [[World Cruising Guides|Wiki Contents]] | [[Mediterranean]] | [[Aegean Sea]] | [[Greece]] | [[Diaporos]] | | |style="color:#000;"| | [[World Cruising and Sailing Wiki|HOMEPAGE]] | [[World Cruising Guides|Wiki Contents]] | [[Mediterranean]] | [[Aegean Sea]] | [[Greece]] | [[Diaporos]] | | ||
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[[Category:Islands - Greece]] [[Category:Anchorages - Greece]] | [[Category:Islands - Greece]] [[Category:Anchorages - Greece]] |
Revision as of 19:12, 2 March 2013
Diaporos Island
(Click links for more information) | |
| 40°13′N, 23°47.5′E |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Chart of the Diaporos Region - Click for larger view |
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
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
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 Options
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Diaporos Island - Click for larger view |
Looking north from the head of Krifos Bay Click for larger view |
Krifos Bay
40°13.4′N, 23°46.9′E
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 (at 40°13.327′N, 23°46.960′E) or down to 3m within about 60m 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
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
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
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 there is a fish-farm.
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.
Offshore Islands
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is a fuel station in Ayios Nikolaos, you have to use jerry cans
- Water
- N/A (Not Available)
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Nice walks.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Limited supplies in in Ayios Nikolaos.
Eateries
There are a few tavernas in Ayios Nikolaos.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans in Ayios Nikolaos.
Transportation
There are busses from Ayios Nikolaos to Thessaloniki.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Diaporos Island (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
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 1991 --Istioploos
- July 2011 --Yachtbillabong
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Names: Istioploos, Yachtbillabong |
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