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1. Cesme - Bodrum 2. Kas - Antalya 3. Kusadasi - Bodrum 4. Marmaris - Fethiye
5. Bodrum - Marmaris 6. Cesme - Leros
Cesme to Leros ( Greek Island)
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This route covers a trip from Cesme to Leros with the stopovers Kırkdilim Liman in Turkey, the greek islands Samos, Arki and Lipsi by relying on the experience of Vasilis E. Riginos.
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Sailing From Cesme to Samos
First part of the sailing trip is starting from Cesme our base port to Samos with a visit in Kırkdilim Liman in Turkey. By clearing the obstacles of the reefs of Top Burnu and Uc Burunlar and narrow passage with the help of GPS/Plotter guides, going through a Chios Channel, you will arrive to Kirkdilim Liman. Kırkdilim Liman (38°06'12"N - 38°09'32"N - 26°32'51"E - 26°36'00"E) is a very nice, quite cove with few boats around. It is a secluded place but the bush is very thick and one can not penetrate too far in from the shore. However, all together it has found to be a very satisfying anchorage, conveniently located between Samos and Çesme.
From Kirkdilim Liman, by passing Teke Burun and rounding Cavo Fonias the northestermost point of Samos, you can anchor at an attractive little, fairly nice cove located just west of Mourtia on the way to harbor Pythagorio in Samos.
Pythagorio, the oldest manmade port of the Mediterranean is one of the most popular harbors of Samos getting thousands of yachts sail there all year round. The Municipal Services of Pythagorio provide the yachts with fuel, electricity, water and telephone. It also offers information for the sites of the island, cultural events, local festivals and accommodation. with more than 60 local tavernas, bars, cafes and nightclubs it is considered as the best nightlife hotspot of Samos. |
From Samos to Leros
Glypapas cove in Arki is 23.7 M away from Pythagorio. Arki is one of the very small islands belong to the Patmos, mainly covered with bushes and some trees, about 8 nautical miles away from the holy island of Patmos. An island Lipsi lies between Arki and Leros. Lipsi is the biggest island of small group of islets. Along the small port and at the village at the top of the hill the visitor will find small taverns and cafes with local delicacies. Look for local products, namely thyme honey (produced the traditional way), wine, cheese, dairy products (touloumotyri cheese, the local version of cottage cheese called mizithra) and grapes. |
Glypappas and Porto Stretto in Arki
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Our final destination of this route is Leros. Leros island is one of the 12 main Dodecanese islands, located between Patmos and Kalymnos in the South east Part of the Aegean sea. Its surface is about 54 square kilometers with a length of 15 km and a least width of 1,5 km about. Its coast line is about 46 kilometers, that makes the island a lace of small bays and capes ideal for swimming ,diving and fishing. Leros has two main Ports: Lakki and Agia Marina.
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Lakki
Lakki is one of two main ports lying in the south west part of the island Leros. Laki has a unique architectural style inherited from the times of the Italian occupation of the island. It is the commercial center of the island with numerous shops, supermarkets,green grocers,internet cafes and bars,restaurants Hotels and Apartments. |
Lakki
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Agina Marina
Other main port Agia Marina is located in the middle and the Capital of Leros though Platanos host's the City Hall.Agia Marina in contrast with Laki which build on a Italian style from the Mussolini's times, is the typical Greek island's traditional city, it has nothing to be jealous from the other world well known Greek island's cities like Myconos,Parikia(Paros island) Santorini (oia)or Naxos.Traditional white houses and idyllic narrow winding step roads. Plenty of shops Cafes Greek art and souvenirs,travel agencies,bars clubs restaurants and internet cafes makes Agia Marina one of the highlight of Leros.
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Agia Marina
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