VI. Evia and the Northern Sporades
DHIAVLOS EVIRIPOU (Approaches to
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- NORTHERN EVIA CHANNELS AND THE GULF OF VOLOS
- KARAVOMILOS
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- AKLADHI
DHIAVLOS EVIRIPOU (Approaches to Khalkis) BA 1554 Imray-Tetra G2, G26 S approach Conspicuous The huge cement factory complex on the W side of the entrance to the S harbour and the new road bridge (air height 36m) are conspicuous from a considerable distance off. There are always a number of ships anchored off the entrance to Örmos Mikrö Vathi. The narrow buoyed entrance to the S harbour is easily negotiated. By night Use the light on Âk Avlis Fl(2)12s6M and the light buoys: Q.G and Fl.G.2s. Further in use the light on Vrak Passândassi F1.3s5M and in the approaches to the bridge the lights on the S side Fl.R.2s4M/2F.R.3M and the light buoys Q.G/Q.R. Note Overhead electric cables cross the strait 130m W of the new bridge with an air height of 37.3m. Anchoring is prohibited in Dhiavlos Stenon. N approach Conspicuous The large modern buildings of Khalkis are visible from the distance. Âk Kakokefali is conspicuous as a rocky promontory without buildings on it. By night Use the light on Âk Kakokefali F1(2)R. 18sl2M, on the W bank Fl.G.2s3M, and the light buoys marking the channel: Q.G/Q.R. Mooring The new road bridge at Khalkis looking SE Nigel Patten S harbour In the S harbour anchor on the N side of the basin or go stern or bows-to or alongside on the E quay in Voukari. Care is needed of metal KHALKIS @ 38°27'.9N 23°35'.4E KHALKIS BRIDGE The bridge spans the narrow gap between Evia and the mainland. The gap is 39.3m (129ft) wide and the bridge slides back into a recess under the road. The bridge is opened at slack water for a very short time only, usually at night. As it is impossible to predict the times of slack water with any accuracy the skipper of a yacht should go to the port police as soon as possible to find at what time the bridge is going to open and to pay the bridge fees. The bridge is rarely opened during the day because of the disruption to road traffic. Yachts have been kept waiting for up to 30 hours so it is wise to anticipate long delays here. The bridge officials use VHF channel 12, though this should not be relied upon for getting the word to proceed through the channel. A charge is made (4500 Dx) with a 75% surcharge on weekends. The bridge is closed on Fridays. Signals These signals are displayed on the signal mast on the W side of the bridge platform. By day By night Meaning Three vertical Green, white, red black balls vertical lights Bridge closed White fixed light in the middle of the bridge Bridge closed at night
Two black cones Green, white, green Bridge open to points together vertical lights S-bound vessels above a cone point down Two black balls Red, white, red Bridge open to separated by a vertical lights N-bound vessels black cone point up A siren sounds and a flashing light warns boat traffic that the bridge is opening. 325 protrusions on the quay wall. In both places a yacht is completely out of the current. Note In the NW corner of Ormos Vourkari is Khalkis Yacht Club. It may be possible to find a berth here. Yachts normally berth bows-to because ballasting extends a short distance out from the quay. Depths are variable with l-2m off the quay. Water and electricity. Showers and toilets. Yachts are craned onto the hard. N harbour Go stern or bows-to or alongside the town quay where indicated on the E side of the harbour or stern or bows-to the short mole extending from the W side where a few local yachts are kept. Care is needed of an obstruction reported off the E quay. On the town quay a yacht is completely out of the current but on the W mole the weak current could make manoeuvring difficult. There is no good shelter from the meltemi in the N harbour. A very large yacht should anchor off in the bay to the E of Ak Kakokefali. Tidal streams In the N harbour the spring range is about 0.8m (2.5ft) and the neap range about 0.2m (0.5ft). This must be borne in mind when mooring up or you may take the ground and miss the bridge. In the S harbour the spring and neap ranges are small. All depths given in the harbour plans are at mean low water springs. High water occurs in the N harbour approximately 1 hour 12 minutes after high water in the S harbour. The difference in time and range produces strong tidal streams which may reach 6-7 knots at springs. However this is only in the very narrow section spanned by the bridge and a short distance N and S of the bridge the stream is considerably less. When the bridge is opened the current may still be running at 2--3 knots but there is no difficulty negotiating the narrows. Sailing through is prohibited. Buoyage The direction of the buoyage system changes at Khalkis Bridge. S of the bridge the direction is for northbound traffic. N of the bridge the direction is for southbound traffic. This bizarre little system could cause confusion so it worth remembering when transiting from N-S or S-N. Facilities Services Water and fuel on the quay in the N harbour (Tel. 22609/22280 for fuel; Tel. 22213/29770 for water). Also fuel on S side of the bridge. Repairs Some mechanical repairs. Yachts are hauled out in the boatyards in Voukari. Hardware shops. Provisions Good shopping for all provisions. Ice at the fish market. Eating out Numerous good tavernas nearby. Other PO. OTE. Banks. Greek gas and Camping Gaz. Hire cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Buses and trains to Athens. General Khalkis is the modern capital of Evia and the centre of communications for the island. Ancient Khalkis was similarly a prosperous city-state controlling the passage of commerce in the Evia channel. The dangerous currents in the channel are mentioned by ancient sources: Livy, Cicero, Pliny and Strabo commented on them and tradition has it that Aristotle flung himself into the channel because of his inability to explain the phenomenon. The channel was first spanned as early as 411 BC. Under Justinian the fixed bridge was replaced by a movable wooden bridge. Under the Venetians the island took its name of Negroponte, the 'black bridge', from the bridge across to the mainland from Khalkis. In 1896 a Belgian company built an iron swing bridge that remained until 1962 when the existing bridge was built. Coasts north of Khalkis Mainland side of the channel ÖRMOS SKORPONERIOU 38°31'.1N 23°22'.7E The large bay under Âk Gatza with the islet of Gatza on the N side of the entrance. In the NW corner there is a cove which affords good shelter from the meltemi. Anchor in 7-10m on mud, good holding. In calm weather or with southerlies there is a useful anchorage on the W side of the headland on the S side of the bay. Anchor in 7-10m on mud, sand and weed. Camping ground ashore. lArIMNA (Larmes) 
LARIMNA @ 38°34'.3N 23°17'.3E The very tall chimney belching smoke at the cupronickel refinery is conspicuous from a considerable distance off. The chimney is painted in red and white bands and lit at night with red lights. Anchor off or go bows-to the short pier. The bottom is mud and shells - excellent holding. Fuel in town. Water near the pier. Most provisions available. Poor tavernas. 326 
NORTH GULF OF EVIA (Vorios Evvoikos Kölpos) The village is grimy and blackened from the fumes of the refinery. These fumes deposit an oily unpleasant grime over a yacht. The only reason for a visit here is to see the ancient harbour which is in good condition although parts of it have been wantonly destroyed in recent years. UNNAMED BAY 38°35'.1N 23°18'.7E About 2 miles SE of Âk Larmes there is a bay offering good shelter from the meltemi. The SW side of the bay is a low-lying islet connected to the land by a reef just below water. Some of the bay is now obstructed with fish farms, but there is still room to anchor in here. Anchor in 10m on sticky red clay, excellent holding. KÖLPOS ATALÂNTIS (Atlandi, Atalante, Opuntius) In this large bay on the W side of the gulf there are a number of anchorages affording shelter from the meltemi. Örmos Ây Ioânnis Theolögos Anchor at the head of the bay. A short mole has been built out from the E end of the bay, but is usually full of local boats. Open to the W. Provisions and tavemas ashore. Ormos Amirou (Almyro) In the S corner of Örmos Atalântis under the lee of Nisis Gâidharos. In the middle of the entrance care must be taken of a below-water rock. There is now a fish farm and a mussel farm in the bay, but yachts can anchor to the W of them. All-round shelter can be found in this bay although there KÖLPOS ATALÂNTIS @ 38°41.1N 23°05'.5E SKÂLA ATALÂNTIS @ 38°40'.4N 23°04.6E 327 are strong gusts into it with W winds. The motorway N runs past the head of the bay. 3. Nisis Atalântis Anchor in a cove on the SW side of the island. There are now fish farms here. The island has a guardian on it who gets upset if you go ashore. 4. Skâla Atalântis (see harbour plan). A small fishing harbour opposite the cove on Nisis Atalântis. Moor stern or bows-to the outer end of the mole. Care must be taken entering the harbour as the entrance silts. Taverna and cafe at the root of the mole. Good shopping for provisions in Atalântis village on the low hill to the NNW of the harbour. LIMİN ARKITSA 38°45'.lN 23°01'.9E A small harbour on the W side of Âk Arkitsa. Âk Arkitsa is lit Fl(2)5sl9M and off the harbour there is a light buoy Q. There are 2--3m depths in the entrance to the harbour and 1-2.5m depths inside. Good shelter inside the harbour. ÂYIOS KONSTANDINOS 38°45'.4N 22°51'.4E The mainland ferry terminal for Skiathos. Two jetties project from the shore which are used by the ferries. A 3F.G.3M is exhibited on the quay and a F.G.7M on the end of the mole. The roadstead and quays are completely open to the prevailing wind and it is untenable here if the meltemi is blowing. In calm weather it may be useful to provision up, but you should be prepared to move out if the wind picks up. There is a small fishing harbour (50m by 15m!) but this is always crowded with fishing boats. Inside the fishing harbour there are 3-5m metre depths off the mole. Ashore most provisions can be obtained and there are good tavernas. Evia side of the channel NEA ARTAKI (Vatondas) Approach The harbour and anchorage lies approximately 3M NNE of Khalkis in a bight on the Evia coast. The buildings of Nea Artaki on the stubby headland are easily identified. By night The headland is lit Fl.l.5s5M and the entrance to the harbour 2F.R(vert)2M. Care is needed in a night approach because of the shoal water in the approaches. Mooring You may be able to anchor under the W breakwater with a line ashore, but most of the space is taken up with local boats. Alternatively anchor off the beach in 3--5m. Shelter Reasonable shelter from the meltemi although there are gusts off the high land and some swell curves around the headland into the anchorage. 
NEA ARTAKI @ 38°30'.8N 23°37'.7E Facilities Water on the quay. Provisions and tavernas ashore. PO. ÖRMOS POLİTİKA 38°34'.7N 23°32'.5E The large bay under Âk Mnima. Âk Mnima is lit F1.3.5s6M. You can anchor off the beach under the cape where there is reasonably good shelter from the meltemi. Anchor in 5--8m on sand and weed. There is a small pier here with 2--3m depths off the end. Water tap ashore. Tavernas open in the summer. The village of Politika lies a few kilometres inland. LIMNI Approach The buildings at Limni will be seen in a bight on the coast SE of Âk Yianitsa. By night The stubby headland is lit on the end Fl.l.5s5M. The end of the mole is lit F.R(occas). Mooring Anchor off the village in 10-12m. It is everywhere fairly deep for anchoring. Alternatively you can try the harbour off the village. The entrance is a bit tricky as you need to make a sharp turn to port to enter. Go alongside or stern or bows-to the outer end of the mole if there is room. 
LIMNI @ 38°46'.0N 23°19'.3E Shelter Adequate shelter in settled weather at anchor although there are strong gusts off the high land with the meltemi. Good shelter in the harbour. 328 Facilities Water near the harbour. Provisions and tavernas in town. PO. LOUTRA ADHIPSOU 38°51'.3N 23°02'.3E The ferry terminal on Evia for the ferries from Ay Konstandinos. It is exposed off the ferry quay. The ferry quay is lit 3F.Y.3M. The fishing harbour here is usually crowded, but you may be able to find a berth inside. There are 4--5m depths in the entrance and mostly 2--4m depths inside. Go alongside or stern or bows-to where possible. Good shelter in the harbour. Water on the quay. Provisions and tavernas ashore. ÖRMOS YIALI 38°53'.0N 22°58'.0E This large bay looks as if it should afford good shelter, but it is very deep for anchoring in most places. The W entrance is lit F1.3s5M. There are a number of fish farms around the sides of the bay. In the NW corner there is a bight where you can anchor off in 4--8m. Gusts with the meltemi. No facilities. Ay yeoryios 38°50'.3N 22°53'.0E A village lying approximately 3.5 miles E of the Likhades Islands. A short jetty approximately 60m long projects out from the village. The ferries and local boats use the W side of the jetty. Yachts can go stern or bows-to the E side where there are 8m depths reported at the end. Alternatively anchor off in 6-10m and sand and weed. The prevailing wind tends to blow off the land. Useful in settled conditions. Water at the root of the jetty. Provisions and tavernas ashore. NISOI LIKHADES (Likada) BA 1571 Lying close off Âk Lithada (Kinaion), the westernmost point of Evia, there is a narrow but easily navigable channel between the islands and the cape. A current of up to 2 knots may run through the channel in either direction depending on the wind direction. With the meltemi there is a S-going current, generally less than 2 knots. Keeping close to Âk Lithada there are good depths in the channel except for a 4m patch extending 500m in a NNE direction from the SE tip of Nisis Monolia. A yacht can anchor on the S side of Âk Lithada where there is a good lee from N winds. Fishing boats anchor on the S side of Nisis Monolia (open only to the E), but care must be taken of the above and below-water rocks surrounding this anchorage. Northern Evia channels and the Gulf of Volos (Maliakos Kolpos, Dhiavlos Oreon, Dhiavlos Trikeri, Gulf of Volos or Pagasitikös Kölpos) Mainland coast MALIAKOS KÖLPOS A shallow gulf bulging westwards from the W extremity of Evia. The coast is predominantly low-lying. The northbound motorway skirts the head of the gulf. The Pass of Thermopylae lies near the corner of the gulf. STILIDHOS (Stilis, Stylis) BA 1571 Situated on the N side of Maliakös Kölpos, Stilidhos is the port for the town of Lamia. It is surrounded 
NISOI LIKHADES @ 10 0.5M S of Nisis Strongilf 38°47'.9N 22°49'.2E STILIDHOS @ 38°54'.2N 22°37.3E 329 
NORTHERN EVIA CHANNELS AND THE GULF OF VOLOS by shoal water and a dredged channel leads into it. The channel is marked at the outer end by a pair of light buoys Q.G/Q.R and the beacon Fl.R.2s3M on Nisis Kaloyiros, a low sandy islet, and a beacon Fl.G.2s3M off the low shore on the other side. Moor stern or bows-to or alongside the quay. The bottom is mud - good holding. Good shelter from the meltemi. Open to the S. Fuel in the town. Small yachts can be craned onto the quay. Good shopping for provisions. Tavernas in the town. Buses to Athens and Volos. The harbour is right on the edge of the main road northwards and is consequently not the quietest place around. KARAVOMILOS 38°53'.0N 22°42'.2E Karavomilos is at the head of Ormos Ekinou about 4.5 miles SE of Stilidhos and opposite Âk Khiliomili. Local fishing boats are kept on moorings in the summer. Good holding in mud is reported on the E side of the bay near the military college. Protection from the meltemi appears to be good. Provisions and tavernas ashore. RAHES 38°52'.6N 22°46'.3E Immediately E of Âk Dhrepanon is Rahes where local fishing boats and a few yachts are kept on moorings through the summer. A large cement factory and quayed area are conspicuous just E of Rahes. The shelter in the bight is better than it looks on the chart although a swell is reported to enter the bay with NE-E winds. Provisions and tavernas ashore. AKLADHI A small fishing harbour in the bay E of Âk Gounari. The end of the mole is lit F.G.3M. If there is room go alongside or stern or bows-to the mole. Good shelter from the prevailing E-ENE winds. Alternatively anchor off the village where the camber of the coast gives some shelter although a swell still runs into the bay. Water on the foreshore. Provisions and tavernas in Akladhi. 
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