Diaporos Island
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Diaporos Island
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| 40°13′N, 23°47.5′E |
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The region of 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
- 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
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 27
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.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
None.
Anchorages
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.
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.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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
Offshore Islands
None.
Tourism and 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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Diaporos Island (Wikipedia)
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:
- May 1991 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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