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==Alimniá== | ==Alimniá== | ||
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+ | | {{Coord|36|15.7|N|27|41.9|E|}} | ||
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+ | | [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.261667&ln=27.698333&z=3&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery] | ||
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Alimniá (Αλιμνιά) is a small uninhabited island located approximately 3 nM west of [[Rhodes]]. It is a most pleasant green island, with the ruins of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Crusader] castle, marred only by the heavy flotsam accumulated on its otherwise lovely beaches. The island was inhabited until [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II] when the Italians used its deep harbor as a submarine base. The islanders abandoned their island in 1943 after the British commandos sent to sabotage the submarines were captured and executed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazism Nazis].<br/> | Alimniá (Αλιμνιά) is a small uninhabited island located approximately 3 nM west of [[Rhodes]]. It is a most pleasant green island, with the ruins of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Crusader] castle, marred only by the heavy flotsam accumulated on its otherwise lovely beaches. The island was inhabited until [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II] when the Italians used its deep harbor as a submarine base. The islanders abandoned their island in 1943 after the British commandos sent to sabotage the submarines were captured and executed by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazism Nazis].<br/> | ||
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+ | ==Charts== | ||
+ | [[Image:Greece_Chalke_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Chalki & Alimnia<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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* BA 872 Kalimno to Rhodes | * BA 872 Kalimno to Rhodes | ||
* BA 1667 Rhodes island | * BA 1667 Rhodes island | ||
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* Greek 451 Leros to Rhodos | * Greek 451 Leros to Rhodos | ||
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
* Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | * Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | ||
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 01 & 63 | * Olympia Radio - VHF channels 01 & 63 | ||
- | ===Approach and Navigation | + | ==Weather== |
+ | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
Approaches to Alimniá are straightforward. | Approaches to Alimniá are straightforward. | ||
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+ | ==Check-in facilities== | ||
+ | None. | ||
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+ | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
+ | ===Ports=== | ||
+ | None. | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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|valign="top"|There are two very attractive anchorages in Alimniá. | |valign="top"|There are two very attractive anchorages in Alimniá. | ||
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+ | [[Image:Greece_Alimnia2.jpg|thumb|250px|center|Both East and South Coves (from the Castle)<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
====South Cove==== | ====South Cove==== | ||
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This is an excellent all weather shelter in very attractive setting. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding. Anchor at the head of the bay at about 8 m depth. | This is an excellent all weather shelter in very attractive setting. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding. Anchor at the head of the bay at about 8 m depth. | ||
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+ | |valign="top"|[[Image:Greece_Alimnia_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of of the coves at Alimnia<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Greece_Alimnia5.jpg|250px]]<br/><small>The more protected South Cove<br/>''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Greece_Alimnia1.jpg|250px]]<br/><small>The East Cove & its ruins<br/>''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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====East Cove==== | ====East Cove==== | ||
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+ | [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|16.03|N|27|42.34|E|}}<br/> | ||
The cove is well protected from the ''meltemi'' but with the S wind there is some swell, in which case the South Cove is preferable. Also, the beach here is heavily littered. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding. Anchor at the head of the bay at about 5 m depth. | The cove is well protected from the ''meltemi'' but with the S wind there is some swell, in which case the South Cove is preferable. Also, the beach here is heavily littered. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding. Anchor at the head of the bay at about 5 m depth. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== |
- | + | None. | |
- | + | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== | |
+ | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
+ | None. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Offshore Islands== |
- | + | None. | |
- | === | + | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== |
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+ | |[[Image:Greece_Alimni_Cartoon.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>WWII Cartoon<br/>''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Greece_Alimnia6.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Castle<br/>''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Greece_Alimnia7.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>The Castle, again<br/>''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Greece_Alimnia3.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>In the Castle<br/>''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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+ | |[[Image:Greece_Alimnia4.jpg|200px]]<br/><small>Flotsam in the Beach (East Cove)<br/>''Click for larger view''</small> | ||
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+ | In the [[#South_Cove|South Cove]] there are a number of deserted [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II WW II] buildings with cartoon drawn on their walls by a nostalgic German soldier who was stationed at the submarine base. | ||
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+ | A good half an hour hike from the [[#East_Cove|East Cove]] brings you to the ruins of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Crusade Crusader] Castle from which you can enjoy a good view of [[Rhodes]] and [[Chalki|Chálki]]. | ||
===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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- | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
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- | === | + | ==References & Publications== |
- | + | See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]. | |
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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'': | ||
* August 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * August 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
+ | Personal experiences? | ||
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Revision as of 14:28, 9 November 2009
Alimniá
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Alimniá (Αλιμνιά) is a small uninhabited island located approximately 3 nM west of Rhodes. It is a most pleasant green island, with the ruins of a Crusader castle, marred only by the heavy flotsam accumulated on its otherwise lovely beaches. The island was inhabited until World War II when the Italians used its deep harbor as a submarine base. The islanders abandoned their island in 1943 after the British commandos sent to sabotage the submarines were captured and executed by the Nazis.
Charts
- BA 872 Kalimno to Rhodes
- BA 1667 Rhodes island
- Imray-Tetra G35 Dodecanese and the Coast of Turkey
- NIMA 54400 Nisos Samos to Nisos Rhodhos
- NIMA 54416 Nisos Rhodhos
- Greek 451 Leros to Rhodos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 01 & 63
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Approaches to Alimniá are straightforward.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
None.
Anchorages
There are two very attractive anchorages in Alimniá.
South Cove
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![]() The more protected South Cove Click for larger view |
![]() The East Cove & its ruins Click for larger view |
East Cove
36°16.03′N, 27°42.34′E
The cove is well protected from the meltemi but with the S wind there is some swell, in which case the South Cove is preferable. Also, the beach here is heavily littered. The bottom is sand and weed and provides good holding. Anchor at the head of the bay at about 5 m depth.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Offshore Islands
None.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
![]() WWII Cartoon Click for larger view |
![]() The Castle Click for larger view |
![]() The Castle, again Click for larger view |
![]() In the Castle Click for larger view |
![]() Flotsam in the Beach (East Cove) Click for larger view |
In the South Cove there are a number of deserted WW II buildings with cartoon drawn on their walls by a nostalgic German soldier who was stationed at the submarine base.
A good half an hour hike from the East Cove brings you to the ruins of the Crusader Castle from which you can enjoy a good view of Rhodes and Chálki.
Grocery & Supply Stores
N/A.
Eateries
N/A.
Internet/WiFi
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
N/A.
Transportation
N/A.
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:
- August 2009 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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