VI. Evia and the Northern Sporades
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- ORMOS THORIKO
- NİSOS
- PORTO
- PORTO RAFTI
- ÖRMOS
- RAFINA
- NEAMAKRI
- PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE AND
- Ayios apostoliou
- ÖRMOS OROPOS
- ÖRMOS ANGISTRI 38°20.0N 23°44.0E
- Evia coast south of Khalkis
- ORMOS KASTRI
- KARISTOS @ 38°00.5N 24°25E
- NEA MARMARI
ÖRMOS THORIKO The large bay just over 1 mile N of Lavrion. Anchor in the NW of the bay taking care of the above water rocks off the shore. The bottom is sand and weed, good holding. Good shelter from the meltemi tucked under the N entrance point. ORMOS THORIKO @ 37°44'.7N 24°04'.9E To the N of Ormos Thoriko is Frangolimani (Ormos Ayios Nikolaos), the site of a large power station and several other factories. Two very tall chimneys (red and white bands) are conspicuous from a considerable distance off. There is a substantial pier and quayed sections, but these are for cargo ships only. Anchor in the bay. Good shelter from the meltemi. Open only to the E. 
TOURKOLIMANI Half a mile N of Âk Vrisâki this bay offers reasonable shelter from the meltemi. Anchor in the N cove. Open to the SE. NİSOS MAKRONISI (Nisos Eleni) The long thin island lying parallel to the Attica coast between Âk Sounion and Nisos Kea. It is a rugged hilly island rising to 274m (899ft) at the N end. The E coast of the island has numerous bays and coves along it that can be used according to the wind direction. Most of them are open to the meltemi blowing down from the NE although Örmos Angâlistros at the S end and Ormos Yerolimonias about a third of the way up on the E side look as if they would give some shelter from the meltemi. Care is needed of Ifalos Angâlistros, the reef lying 0.15 miles S of the entrance to Ormos Angâlistros. Note When passing through Stenon Makronisou, the channel between Makronisi and the mainland coast, care must be taken of Ifalos Tripiti, a reef just awash, lying half a mile NW of Âk Tripiti, the N extremity of Makronisi. The remains of a wrecked coaster that formerly marked the reef have all but disappeared. PORTO RAFTI (Örmos Markopoulo, Raptis, Mesoyaias) Approach Conspicuous Nisis Raftis with a large statue atop is conspicuous from seaward. Closer in the cluster of villas and apartment blocks skirting the shore will be seen. By night Use the light on Nisis Raftis: F1.2s9M. A 
PORTO RAFTI @ 37°53'.2N 24°02'.7E night approach should be made with caution. Dangers Caution must be exercised in the vicinity of the anchorage on account of the permanent mooring floats on the surface. Care must be taken of the remains of a mole now underwater on the N side of Limin Mesoyaias. Mooring Anchor in the NW corner in 4-10Om. Care is needed of uneven depths in the NW part of the bay with some shallow patches. Proceed with care. Alternatively go stern or bows-to the quay in the cove on the N side of Âk Pounda if there is room. The bottom is mud or sand - good holding. Shelter Good shelter from the meltemi. Although the bay is open to the E and SE these winds do not blow home and the islands in the entrance break up the swell. A number of yachts are wintered afloat here. Authorities Port police. Facilities Water On the quay at Rafti. Fuel Near the quay at Rafti. Provisions Most provisions can be found at Rafti. A supermarket, although it is a fair distance from the harbour.
Eating out Tavernas at Rafti and others around the shore. Other PO. OTE. Infrequent bus to Athens. General Around the shores of this fine natural harbour the Athenians have built their summer villas and apartments, transforming what was a simple fishing community into a prospering summer commuter belt. Incredibly the inhabitants have taken the worst of instant reinforced concrete non-architecture found around Athens and transplanted it here - the result is simply awful and were it not for the remarkable beauty of the bay, it would look like Athens itself. The statue on Rafti Island probably dates from the Roman occupation and is known locally as the tailor - whence the modern name of the harbour {rafti = tailor). ÖRMOS VRAVRONAS 37°55'.8N 24°01'.4E A large bay just over 2 miles N of Porto Rafti. Local boats are kept on permanent moorings and in calm weather a yacht can anchor here. It is partially sheltered from the NE by a small islet on the N side. LOUTSA Along the coast between Ormos Vravronas and Rafina, the coast is lined by villas and apartment blocks which stretch in an almost unbroken line along the coast. The effect is not attractive. At Loutsa (37°58'.5N 24°00'.8E) there is a small private yacht harbour, the Artimedos Yacht Club, where small yachts may find a berth. Good shelter inside the harbour. Provisions and tavernas nearby. RAFINA Imray-Tetra G26 Approach A ferry harbour 7 miles N of Porto Rafti. The cluster of buildings on a knoll above the harbour and the slopes behind is easily identified. Closer in the new mole and breakwater will be seen. By night Use the light on Âk Velâni Fl.l-5s4M and the light on the outer mole Fl.G.l.5s3M and inner mole F.G.3M. Note There is now so little safe berthing for yachts here that it is best to bypass the port if possible. Mooring In calm weather try the basins on the S side or anchor off under the lee of the northernmost breakwater. Shelter Poor in any moderate winds and untenable with strong N or S winds. Authorities Port police and customs. Facilities Water on the quay. Fuel nearby. Provisions and tavernas in the town. PO. OTE. Ferries to Evia and the northern Cyclades. Bus to Athens. General 
RAFINA @ 38°01'.4N 24°00'.6E The town is a pleasant enough place, but the uncomfortable harbour means that most yachtsmen's memories of it are less than favourable. Unless it is flat calm outside, the surge in the harbour is simply awful. 318 The Battle of Marathon The Battle of Marathon in which the Athenians defeated the Persians has come down through history as the battle par excellence where the valiant few triumphed over superior forces. Of it Dr Johnson said: That man is little to be envied whose patriotism would not gain force upon the Plain of Marathon.' For the layman there is little to see but the site of the battle and the grave mounds. The Persian invasion of Greece reached the Plain of Marathon without hindrance. The Athenians commanding the only road to Athens numbered 10,000 while the Persian force numbered at least 24,000. (Estimates of the Persian force vary between an impossible 5V* million and 24,000). The Persians delayed attacking the strong Greek position and eventually decided to take Athens from the sea. Some time around mid-August 490 BC the Persians began to embark for the sea invasion whereupon the Greeks launched a surprise attack. The Persians were not properly drawn up for battle and the surprise attack confused their forces. In the rush to put to sea 6,400 Persians were killed while the Athenians lost 192. This battle proved that the Persians, once thought to be invincible, could be defeated. During the battle the ghostly figures of Pan and Theseus are said to have appeared to assist the Athenians and to this day the plain is said to resound to the cries of battle and the clash of arms. Contrary to normal practice the bodies of the dead were buried where they fell in honour of their valour. Excavations of the grave mounds confirmed this ancient tradition associated with battle. NAOMA (Âyios Andreas) Âk Ay Andreas light (F1.3s3M) 38°04'.1N 24°00'.2E About 0.75 of a mile N of Rafına there is a small boat harbour affording protection from the meltemi. There are 2m depths reported close inside. Open to the S. There are a number of large hotels nearby. NEAMAKRI 38°03'.5N 24°00'.0E About 3.75 miles N of Rafına an 'L' shaped mole forms a small harbour offering shelter from the meltemi. The entrance is lit F.G/F.R. There are l-5m depths in the entrance and l-2m depths inside. With onshore winds a swell heaps up at the entrance and you should try elsewhere. The harbour is very small (approximately 50m x 50m in the basin) and only small yachts under 8 metres LOA should attempt to enter. Water and electricity on the quay. Tavernas along the beach. ÖRMOS MARATHONAS Âk Marathonas 38°07'.3N 24°03'.5E In calm weather a yacht can anchor on the W side of the bay tucked as far up under Âk Marathonas as possible. Technically it is prohibited to anchor here, but either the prohibited area is not often enforced or you will be told when target practice is taking place, as a number of yachts have used the anchorage. (See Prohibited Anchorage notes that follow.) If the meltemi is blowing a considerable swell sets into the bay and it is unwise to anchor off this lee shore. PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE AND LANDING Anchoring is prohibited in the area enclosed by an imaginary line running 2% miles SW of Âk Marathonas and then 1.5 miles NW (the N half of the bay). A floating target lies in this area. Landing is prohibited between Âk Dhrakonera and a point 2 miles NW of Âk Ây Marina. It is prohibited to enter the harbour enclosed by a mole under Âk Ây Marina. These areas and the harbour at Ây Marina belong to the Greek army and are mostly used for recreational purposes. Ayios apostoliou 38°17'.6N 23°54'.0E A small harbour on the mainland coast opposite Âk Aliveri. The harbour is very small and usually full of local craft so do not count on finding shelter here. There are 3m depths in the entrance and 2-3m depths on the outer dogleg of the mole. Care is needed of underwater ballasting off parts of the quay. Good shelter from the prevailing NE wind under the mole. Water on the quay. Fuel nearby. Provisions and tavernas ashore. ÖRMOS OROPOS 38°19'.0N 23°47'.7E An open bay directly S of Eretria, it is the mainland ferry terminal for Eretria. Local craft are kept here in the summer on permanent moorings. Although open to the prevailing NE winds the anchorage can be used in light northerlies which are reported not to blow home. With any sort of fresh breeze it is best to seek shelter elsewhere. Anchor in 4-5m on mud keeping clear of the ferry quay. Provisions and tavernas in Nea Palatea. ÖRMOS ANGISTRI 38°20'.0N 23°44'.0E This bay affords poor shelter from the prevailing winds but does have a boatyard that has been recommended. Evia Sea Centre can haul yachts up to 55ft on a hydraulic trailer. Hardstanding ashore. Tel. 0295 71963. Evia coast south of Khalkis ÖRMOS KASTRİ Lying 2 miles NE of Nisis Mandhili on the SE coast of Evia, this bay affords good shelter to a yacht waiting for the wind and sea to moderate in the Doro Strait. Anchor at the head of the bay in 4-6m. There are strong gusts into the bay with the meltemi and it may be advisable to lay a second anchor for a sound nights sleep. The bottom is sand - good holding. Ormos Livâdhi 1.25 miles NE of Kastri also provides good shelter from the meltemi. No facilities. 319 
ORMOS KASTRI @ 37°58'.4N 34°32'.7E DORO STRAIT (Stenon Kafirevs/Kafireos) See Andros in Chapter V. KARISTOS (Karysto) Approach Conspicuous The town of Karistos at the foot of the high mountain range is easily seen from seaward. Nisis Ây Pelayia with a chapel on it lies a mile SW of the harbour and a fort immediately E of the harbour is conspicuous. By night Use the lights on Nisis Paximadhi F1.5s4M and Nisis Mandhili Fl(3)20sl5M and once into Ormos Karistou the lights at the entrance to the harbour: Fl.G.l.5s4M/2F.R(vert)3M. Dangers With strong N winds there are violent gusts into Ormos Karistou off the surrounding mountains. Care must be taken if sailing into the bay. Note The Admiralty Pilot states that light cloud around the summit of Oros Okhi, the peak inland of Karistos, heralds N winds. Mooring Berth stern or bows-to the town quay in the inner basin. It is often very crowded in here with fishing boats - if you can't find a berth go stern or bows-to 
the quay W of the ferry pier. The bottom is mud -good holding. Shelter Good all-round shelter. Authorities Port police and customs. Anchorage Just to the E of the fort it is possible to anchor off the beach off the Hotel Apollon. Sheltered from the meltemi although there are strong gusts. Facilities Water On the town quay or in the square. Fuel In the town. A mini-tanker can deliver to the quay. Repairs Minor mechanical repairs. Provisions Good shopping for provisions nearby in the town. Eating out Good tavernas and bars around the waterfront. Other PO. OTE. Bank. Greek gas and Camping Gaz. Infrequent bus to Khalkis. Ferry and hydrofoil to Rafına. General Karistos is a growing tourist resort situated on a narrow strip of land at the foot of a magnificent mountain range. In places the range drops sheer to the sea for 500m or more and if the seafarer is daring or foolhardy he can take a bus trip along the road cut into the mountainside. The rugged interior is well worth an excursion and there is good trekking in the hills behind. Nisidhes Petaloi This group of islands lies off the SW coast of Evia a short distance to the NW of Nisis Paximadhi. The two largest islands are Megâlo Petali and Xero. There are numerous anchorages between them and it is possible to find shelter from just about all winds: 
KARISTOS @ 38°00'.5N 24°25'E NISIDHES PETALOI @ 38°01'.8N 24°15'.0E 320 Vasiliko On the S side of Nisis Megâlo Petali, this bay offers reasonable shelter from the meltemi. Anchor in 4--6m at the head of the bay. Sandy bottom. Open only to the S. Nisis Xero A cove on the SW corner of the island off a large villa affords some shelter from the meltemi. Care needs to be taken in the approach of a reef off the SE corner of Nisis Tragos which is sometimes marked by a stake. There are now fish farms in here though it is still possible to get in. Between Nisis Xero and Nisis Megalo Petali there are mostly 3m minimum depths. Nisis Tragos On the S side there is a large villa with a small harbour, but this is strictly private. Caution In Örmos Marmari between Evia and Nisidhes Petaloi there are strong gusts off the high land on Evia with the meltemi. NEA MARMARI Approach Ormos Marmariou is the bay opposite the northernmost of Nisidhes Petaloi. Nea Marmari is in the SE corner of the bay. The village is easily identified from seaward. By night The end of the ferry pier is lit Fl.R. 1 -5s3M. Dangers With the meltemi there are strong gusts down into the bay off the high land around it. Mooring Go stern or bows-to the E end of the ferry quay. Alternatively anchor off clear of the area with 
NEA MARMARI @ 38°03'.0N 24°19'.0E permanent moorings. The bottom is mud and weed with some rocks. Shelter Good shelter from the meltemi although there are fierce gusts into the bay. Open to the W when a swell is pushed onto the quay. Authorities Port police. Facilities Water On the quay. Fuel In the town. It may be possible to arrange a mini-tanker to deliver. Provisions Good shopping for provisions nearby. Eating out Tavernas on the waterfront. Other PO. Bank. Ferry to Rafına. 
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