In Volissos village up the hill. Fuel Most provisions can be obtained in PO. OTE. Bank. Buses and a ferry to Psarâ Provisions Volissos about 1.5 miles up the hill. and Khios. Tavernas by the harbour and several Eating out General others in Volissos. The village of Kardhamila is a delightful spot at Bus to Khios from Volissos village. Other the foot of a gorge cutting down through the mountains. A stream keeps everything watered and General green through the summer in contrast to the The harbour is a quiet little place occupied only by parched and almost lunar mountains above the a few fishermen. The village above is crumbling village. and ruinous but engaging. There is a little tourism here but nothing overwhelming, and the village and LIMNIA (Volissos) harbour are well worth a detour up the W coast of Khios. Approach The village of Volissos and the castle Conspicuous are visible from some distance off. Closer in the light structure on the SE side of the entrance can be seen. Limnia (Volissos) looking SW Peter KleinothlMareTeam Not recommended.The entrance is lit By night Fl.G.3s3M/Fl.R.3s3M. The mole is lit Fl.R.l.5s3M. A small fishing harbour built on the W coast of Care should be taken of the above and Dangers Khios above Mestâ. Care is needed in the approach rocks fringing the coast in the when the is blowing as heavy seas are set approaches to the harbour. meltemi onto the W coast of Khios. Go alongside the outer Mooring end of the N mole if there is room. The pier looks Go stern or bows-to the quay in the NW corner. inviting but it is mostly shallow off it. Good shelter The bottom is sand and weed, good holding. from the despite its location. Taverna meltemi Good all-round shelter although SW winds Shelter ashore. make it a bit uncomfortable. Facilities From the taverna. Water LIMNIA (Volissos) @ 38°28'N 25°55'.5E @ 38°20'.6N 25°59'.5E (FI.G.2M) 415
PO. OTE. Bank. Buses and a ferry to Psarâ and Khios. General The village of Kardhamila is a delightful spot at the foot of a gorge cutting down through the mountains. A stream keeps everything watered and green through the summer in contrast to the parched and almost lunar mountains above the village. LIMNIA (Volissos) Approach Conspicuous The village of Volissos and the castle are visible from some distance off. Closer in the light structure on the SE side of the entrance can be seen. By night Not recommended.The entrance is lit Fl.G.3s3M/Fl.R.3s3M. The mole is lit Fl.R.l.5s3M. Dangers Care should be taken of the above and rocks fringing the coast in the approaches to the harbour. Mooring Go stern or bows-to the quay in the NW corner. The bottom is sand and weed, good holding. Shelter Good all-round shelter although SW winds make it a bit uncomfortable. Facilities Water From the taverna. Fuel In Volissos village up the hill. Provisions Most provisions can be obtained in Volissos about 1.5 miles up the hill. Eating out Tavernas by the harbour and several others in Volissos. Other Bus to Khios from Volissos village. General The harbour is a quiet little place occupied only by a few fishermen. The village above is crumbling and ruinous but engaging. There is a little tourism here but nothing overwhelming, and the village and harbour are well worth a detour up the W coast of Khios. Limnia (Volissos) looking SW Peter KleinothlMareTeam A small fishing harbour built on the W coast of Khios above Mestâ. Care is needed in the approach when the meltemi is blowing as heavy seas are set onto the W coast of Khios. Go alongside the outer end of the N mole if there is room. The pier looks inviting but it is mostly shallow off it. Good shelter from the meltemi despite its location. Taverna ashore. LIMNIA (Volissos) @ 38°28'N 25°55'.5E (FI.G.2M) @ 38°20'.6N 25°59'.5E 415
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