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The ‘capital’ of Kalamos, a small whale-shaped island lying close to its sister island of Kastos in the blue crystal-clear waters of the Ionian. Visit Port Kalamos and take a trip back into the past. This is authentic Greece at its best, but with an aging population, it won’t be around for ever. Chill out and take the opportunity to see it now while on your bareboat or skippered sailing holiday. A small, traditional village where the locals still take their food to be cooked by the baker while the bread ovens are still hot. Supplies to the island are made by one of the few remaining trading caiques coming over from the mainland. Port Leone is ideal for a lunch stop and brief visit. Anchor off and dingy ashore to this deserted village, keeping a cautious eye open for sea urchins. After the 1953 earthquake the village was deserted, water supplies were cut off and only the church has been maintained. Probably not worth an overnighter here – sail on towards the North and overnight in Port Kalamos.more photos |
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| Pilotage From the south, sailing between Kalamos and Kastos, you will see several mills after which the village and harbour will be seen. From the north it will only be visible once you have rounded the north end of Kalamos. Berth bows or stern-to the breakwater. Good holding places with all-round shelter.. Yacht Facilities and Provisions Fuel available from Mytika with water and electricity on the quay. There is a general grocery shop where most provisions can be found and a wonderful bakery just up the hill. Yacht Sailing Conditions Very windy up between the sister islands of Kalamos and Kastos from the NW. Eating Out Tavernas open in summer months offering, as you would expect here, traditional Greek food. Fresh fish and good barrelled wine from Lefkas are also available. |