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164 Sector14.Greece—KikladhesNisoiwhich are separated by cultivated valleys. Oros Krikelos, thesummit, stands in the NE part of the island and is 821m high.14.18 Akra Kaloteri (36˚48'N., 25˚45'E.), the W extremity of theisland, is fronted by rocks. Nisis Gramvousa, a small island,lies close N of this point. A group of small islets lies on a shoalbank off the N end of this island. A light is shown from the Nislet. A narrow passage, with a depth of 13m, leads betweenthe S side of Nisis Gramvousa and the N side of Akra Kaloteri.However, it is bordered by rocks and vessels are advised topass to the N of the islets lying off the N end of Nisis Gramvousa.Small vessels can obtain temporary anchorage, indepths of 18 to 24m, about 0.2 mile off the SW side of NisisGramvousa.14.18 Ormos Katapola (36˚50'N., 25˚52'E.) indents the N coast ofthe island. This bay is entered between Akra Ayios Ilias,marked by a light, and Akra Kato Akrotiri. 0.5 mile SE. Thebay is clear of dangers except for a shoal patch, with a depth of5m, which lies close off its N shore, 0.4 mile ESE of AkraAyios Ilias. The head of Ormos Katapola affords safe anchorage,in depths of less than 20m, over a bottom of light sand.The holding ground is good and vessels ride safely even duringstrong NE gales when squalls are experienced.14.18 A settlement, situated at the S side of the bay, is fronted by asmall quayed harbor. The main quay is 60m long and is usedby coasters, ferries, and small craft.14.19 Nisis Nikouria (36˚53'N., 25˚55'E.) lies close off theN coast of Nisos Amorgos, 4 miles NE of Akra Ayios Ilias.This islet is 365m high and the narrow passage leading betweenits E end and the coast is shallow and foul. OrmosKalotiri, a bay, is formed by the S side of Nisis Nikouria andthe NW coast of Nisos Amorgos. It is open to the W andsubject to squalls and variable winds. Vessels with local knowledgecan anchor in this bay, in depths of 33 to 37m. The bestberth lies about 0.9 mile WSW of the E extremity of NisisNikouria where the holding ground is good.14.19 Akra Langadhia (36˚55'N., 25˚57'E.), marked by a light, islocated on the NW coast of the island, 2.5 miles NE of NisisNikouria. Ormos Ayias Annas, a small and deep bay, lies S ofthis point. It is open to the W and is subject to heavy weatherfrom that direction. The holding ground in this bay is bad, butin an emergency, vessels can anchor, in a depth of 25m, looseshingle, in the NE corner. Aiyialis, a small village, is situatedin the SE part of the head of the bay. It is fronted by a smallcraft harbor which is formed by a mole. There is a berth, 95mlong, with depths of up to 6m alongside which is used by smallcraft and ferries. During unsettled weather, sudden wind shiftsand violent gusts are sometimes encountered in the bay becauseof the high surrounding land.14.19 Akra Korax (36˚46'N., 25˚48'E.), the S extremity of theisland, is located 3.2 miles SE of Akra Kaloteri and is markedby a light. The S coast of Nisos Amorgos offers no anchoragesor shelter of any significance.14.19 Nisidhes Liadhi (36˚54'N., 26˚10'E.), consisting of fourislets, forms the E group of Kikladhes Nisoi. The N and largestislet is 61m high, barren, and marked by a light. The S islet islow, flat, and surrounded by shoals.Kikladhes Nisoi—North Central Group14.20 Nisis Strongilo (36˚57'N., 24˚58'E.), 187m high, is abold and rugged islet which is marked by a light on its SWside. A shoal patch, with a depth of 4.6m, lies about 0.9 mile Nof the N extremity of this islet.14.20 Nisis Dhespotiko is 195m high and is marked by a light at itsE extremity. This islet lies close E of Nisis Strongilo and isseparated from it by a deep channel, 0.4 mile wide.14.20 Nisos Andiparos (37˚00'N., 25˚03'E.), 300m high, is arelatively flat island. A large grotto, considered to be one of themost remarkable in the world, is entered on the E slope of thesummit of the island which stands near the center.14.20 Nisidhes Portes (37˚06'N., 25˚06'E.), consisting of twoabove-water rocks, lies at the outer end of a chain of islets,rocks, and shoals which extend up to 3.2 miles NNE of the Nend of the island. A light is shown from the NE side of the NErock.14.20 Ormos Dhespotiko lies between the SW side of Nisos Andiparosand the E extremity of Nisis Dhespotiko. Nisis Tsimindiri,a small islet, lies in the N part and obstructs the passage.Shallow boat channels pass on either side of this islet. Smallvessels with local knowledge may obtain anchorage, in depthsof 5 to 10m, firm sand, in the center of this bay.14.20 Stenon Andiparou (37˚01'N., 25˚05'E.) separates NisisAndiparos from Nisos Paros. The narrowest part of the strait isobstructed by rocks and shoals. Nisis Pandieronisi lies 3 milesNE of the S extremity of Nisos Andiparos. It is the outer isletof a chain of small islets and rocks which extend NW into the Sentrance of the strait. Two shallow channels, used by localsmall craft, extend through the passage.14.20 Nisos Paros (37˚03'N., 25˚11'E.) has the appearance of around mountain with two peaks. Korifi Ayios Ilias, the NWpeak, is 770m high and Korifi Karmboli, the SE peak, is 747mhigh. Both stand close S of the center of the island. The coastof the island is irregular and fronted in places by numeroussmall islets, rocks, and reefs.14.21 Ormos Trio (37˚00'N., 25˚14'E.) indents the SE coastof the Nisos Paros 2.5 miles NE of Akra Mavros, the S extremityof the island. This bay lies between Akra Pirgos andAkra Khoni, 1.8 miles NE. It is open to the SE, but affordsanchorage, in a depth of 15m in its center.14.21 Trionisi, a small island, lies 1 mile E of Akra Mavros. Makronisi,another small island, lies 0.7 mile SE of Akra Khoni.Several small islets and rocks lie on a shoal bank which extendsup to 0.4 mile N of this island.14.21 Akra Kratzi (37˚38'N., 25˚16'E.), a prominent cape, ismarked by a light. A prominent hill, 229m high, stands 0.9mile WSW of the light.14.21 Ormos Marmara is entered between Akra Kratzi and AkraKefalos, 0.6 mile N. This bay provides shelter to small craftduring offshore winds. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 8to 9m, firm sand, near the middle of the bay.14.21 Ormos Marmara and Ormos Trio are reported to be unsuitablefor anchorage not only in the winter, but in the summerduring the windy season.Pub. 132