Limin Khiou (Port Khios)

There is often an uncomfortable, lumpy swell in the approaches to Khios harbour (and in the Khios channel) due to the prevailing northerlies blowing against a north-flowing current.

This is a large, noisy and busy harbour and it can be difficult to find a berth here. If full, try the incomplete marina 1.6 kms (one mile) north of the port (see details below). Not ideal surroundings, but shelter is good.

The harbour of Limin Khiou offers adequate shelter from the Meltemi. Try first the SE corner where there is a mole and a pontoon. There is metered shore power here (you will need 220 VAC 63 amp or 380 VAC 3 phase plug).

Call Koumis Stelios for assistance with water and power (VHF Channel 69 or Tel:  +30 694 686 1747).

Yachts can also berth bow or stern-to along the southern quay, although mooring rings are sparse and the quay is very high. This side of the harbour has a pre-pay system for water and electricity. Mr. Stelios can sell you the tokens. These outlets are 220 VAC, standard 16 and 32 amp outlets.

The quay in front of Goody’s Hamburgers is reserved for a Greek Coast Guard patrol craft and they will make you move if they return and you are there.

When there is a sustained north wind, the southern end of the port is rolly and uncomfortable, with white caps within the harbour a possibility. When the Blue Star ferry comes in at great speed, it can also get very uncomfortable here (the other ferries slow down).

The western mole (clear of the ferries) offers an alternative berth in calm, settled weather.

The quay to the north of the mole on the south side of the entrance should be avoided. Damage to your boat from ferry and commercial boat wash is a real danger here.

Note: There is a lot of rubbish in the water here and sewers emptying directly into the harbour.

Khios Marina

There is a “marina” of sorts, at the northern end of the town, about two kms (1.25 miles) from the centre. It is easily spotted by four conspicuous windmills to the south. Take care off the entrance where there are a reef and very shallow water. It is best approached from the East towards the end of the breakwater and then hug the breakwater around into the marina. Depths of 2.8 meters minimum off the breakwater and three – four meters inside.

The walls and docks of this marina were installed nearly 20 years ago. Currently, there is no on-going work and it rather resembles a building site, with no services at all. That said, shelter here is good. It is best to berth alongside to avoid getting your anchor caught in the abandoned mooring chains on the seabed. You will have to find space in between the fishing boats that migrated here from the main port.

Last updated:  July 2016

Volissos

Position:  38°28.01’N, 25°55.15’E

This is the largest village on the Island’s NW coast, approx. 40 kms (24.8 miles) away from the main port of Khios. Volissos has a port called “Limia” that connects the island with the island of Psara.

There is a small marina near completion here on the SE quay of the port (immediately to the right of the entrance). There are pedestals with electricity and water and laid lines for mooring. Water depth along the quay is approx. two – three meters. Call Yannis (Tel:  +30 6936 775 999) for assistance or alternatively ask Vivi of the Barouzo restaurant on the opposite quay to help (Tel:  +30 6946 980 591).

Last updated:  July 2017

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