Ayios Efstratios
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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. 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.
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
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Islands
None.
Most approaches to Ayios Efstratios are without dangers and straightforward.
Berthing Options
Ports
Ayios Efstratios Harbor
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.
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.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- Near the quay
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Other than walks there is not much that a tourist can do here. Enjoy the clear sea.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Limited shopping.
Eateries
There are two restaurants and two bars.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans.
Transportation
There is a ferry, 4 times a week, from Kavala via Limnos, and once a week from Chios.
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
- Ayios Efstratios at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Ayios Efstratios and this page's details validated:
- August 1999 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
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