Karlovasi
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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 a 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.
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, tel. +30 22730 30888, 32 343
Local Weather
See Samos.
See Samos
Check-in facilities
There are no check-in facilities. A Coast Guard Officer may appear directing to collect the harbor dues. Anchor in the harbor and moor either stern-to or bow-to. Good holding.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
The only serious marina is Samos Marina in Pythagorio.
Anchorages
There are no secure anchorages near Karlovasi.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Minor repairs are possible. A few yachts have been hauled-out here.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Potami Click for larger view |
Mikro Seitani Click for larger view |
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.
Laundry
Grocery Stores
Eateries
- The Psarades, which specializes in sea food, in Ayios Nikolaos, (few km E of Karlovasi). It has been rated as "one of the best tavernas in Greece."
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
There are several agencies in Karlovasi.
Garbage Disposal
Bins along the waterfront.
Transportation
There buses and taxis to other towns and villages in the island. See Samos for transportation to elsewhere.
Routes/Passages To/From
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
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
See Greece.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- July 1993 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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