FACILITIES
• Water and 220V power is available on the quay.
• Fuel is delivered on the quay by a car-tanker.
• The main street is a 7-minute walk from the dock.
• A 24-hour taxi stand is also found across the road outside
Mandraki marina.
• The local bus terminal of Rhodos town with connection
of the main villages/ beaches/ sites of the island (such as
Lindos) is about 300m away from the yachts’ berths.
• ATM cash point and many Banks are located in the town
near the yacht’s pier.
• Parking area (unguarded, quite safe) is also located
into the marina, but you better consult the base manager about
the best place to leave your car.
• WC / Toilets / Hot water showers are available near
the office 5-minutes walk from the boats' berths.
PROVISIONING
There are two supermarkets within the harbour that are open
7 days a week from 07.30 to 21.00 during the summer. There
you will find almost anything you wish.
Provisioning lists are accepted in Rhodes too. You can do
more shopping in the market square nearby.
RESTAURANTS
There are various cafes, taverns and restaurants within walking
distance of the ancient town and market square. A couple of
the best taverns / Greek traditional restaurants in the island
you will find in remote villages about 7-16 km SW of the town.
Our staff can call a taxi for you and advise you how to locate
them.
THE WEATHER
From May to October, the prevailing wind in this area blows
from the W or NW at Force 4-6B. If your bearing is towards
Kos island, then after you pass the Turkish cape West of Symi
island, the winds are usually calmer and blow from N (or NE
sometimes). The National Observatory of Athens issues a Sailing
forcast, published in their website. Also National Observatory's
site www.forecast.gr provides a interactive wind map (in Greek)
and a detailed forcast for the nearby area
HAZARDS
Beware of the rocks and shallow waters on the north side
of the port entrance. Also: drop as much chain as you have
in your chain locker, so that your boat’s anchor will
not stuck to the heavy-big-chain of the mooring-lines which
is submerged parallel to the dock at a distance of 30m (90
feet). Waters at this point are 20 m deep and you will -most
probably- need a diver to free your anchor.
Other names for Rhodes island: Rhodos, Rodos, Rodes, Rodi
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