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From Donousa island to Naxos island
Log book
May 21st, 2024 We lifted our ⚓️ and leave Donousa island at 6.50 a.m. wind 9.2 kts, speed 7.2 kts. We have two plans. First plan A we will motoring to the north of Naxos island which is difficult before becomes easy OR Plan B is sailing to the south of Naxos then up to the wind. Which is easy before it becomes difficult.
(At 7.30 a.m. wind 11 – 15 kts, speed 7.9 – 7 kts and around 8 a.m. wind developed to 14.5 kts, speed 6.8 kts
We chose plan A. Blue star ferry passing by. We used mainsail and headsail to stable the boat. After we reach to north point of the island wind dropped to 3.5 kts
….We begin to see temple of Apollo and background of White House and building. We approached to Naxos Marina and smooth docking around 11 a.m. Dock master is friendly he charged for 2 nights = 50 Euros (not including water and electricity. Facilities instruction is on paper.
You may interested to watch “PARTS UNKNOW” THE GREEK ISLAND —>NAXOS
Naxos is a Greek island in the South Aegean, the largest of the Cyclades island group. Its fertile landscape spans mountain villages, ancient ruins and long stretches of beach. The namesake capital (also called Hora or Chora) is a port town filled with whitewashed, cube-shaped houses and medieval Venetian mansions. Kastro, a hilltop castle dating to the 13th century, houses an archaeological museum.
Naxian potato became known nation wide for its quality and taste. The top quality potatoes produced in Naxian earth, which are the main product of the island, are delectable, unique in texture and taste due to the clayey soil. They are much sought after for these qualities. On Naxos farm animals such as goats and cattle are free grazing.
Google, Greek gastronomy, Naxos.net
22 May Walk to find port police office which is at the coastguard building with Greek flag can see from front road. A bit disappointed we did not rent a motorcycle to explore more of this fertile island. Dock master told us it can takes time for 5 days to see on this island.
23 May extended one more night stay. There are many bakery shops I bought from Bakery box, the lady at the shop are impressive kind. Tried Naxos bakery is also good.
organic (left) or not organic to try them both.
From Naxos island to Kythnos island
24 May 2024 Untied rope at 7 a.m. wind 6 kts, speed 7.1 its calm water. Around 8.41 a.m. wind 12 kts, speed 7.4 kts (full mainsail+motoring) later use headsail and speed 7.9 kts
At 3 p.m. we arrived in harbour of Merichas village which located on the west side. Dock stern tied only. fees 15 euros per one night (not included water and electricity) We think the village is ok.
A small village where travelers come from by ferry. There are more newly built houses on the hills. We decided to stay only one night.
Our next post —> Sailing the Greek islands from Kythnos – Methana Peninsula – Vathy Fishing village – Korfos
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