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168 Sector14.Greece—KikladhesNisoi14.32 Storms and adverse weather are frequently experienced inthis vicinity during the months of February and March.14.32 Ormos Ornos affords anchorage to small vessels near itshead, in depths of 6 to 12m, good holding ground. This bayindents the W part of the S coast of the island and its head isseparated from the head of Ormos Korfos by a low and sandyisthmus over which the N wind blows strongly. Local knowledgeis advised.14.32 Ormos Ayias Annas (37˚25'N., 25˚25'E.), a small bay, indentsthe S coast of the island and lies between Akra Makrokefalos,a high cape, and a point, 1.2 miles NE. It can beentered by passing on either side of two rocky islets which liein the middle of the entrance. Anchorage may be obtained, indepths of 16 to 18m, firm sand, at the head of the bay.14.32 A factory stands at the NE side of the bay and is fronted byan ore-loading berth consisting of a small pier with severalmooring buoys. Vessels of up to 22,000 dwt can be accommodated,but this berth is reported to be unsafe during SW to Wwinds.14.33 Nisis Dhragonisi (37˚27'N., 25˚29'E.), a small island,is 149m high. Its N, SW, and SE coasts are fringed with rocksand shoals. The passage between Nisis Dhragonisi and the Eend of Nisis Mikonos has a least width of 0.5 mile and is deepand free of dangers.14.33 Nisis Khtapodhia (37˚25'N., 25˚35'E.) lies 4.8 miles ESE ofNisis Dhragonisi and is marked by a light at the SW end.Rocks and shoals extend up to about 0.5 mile NNE of the Nextremity of this islet and rocks, above and below water, lieabout 0.3 mile W of its W end.14.33 Stenon Mikonou (37˚30'N., 25˚15'E.) separates NisosMikonos from Nisis Tinos. This strait is 4.5 miles wide and isclear of dangers. Squalls from the highlands frequently blowdown on the N side of this passage during N winds.Nisos Tinos (37˚36'N., 25˚09'E.) is a mountainous andwooded island with hills extending over its entire length. KorifiTsiknias, 713m high, stands near the SE end of the island andis the summit. Oros Kambos, 637m high, stands near themiddle of the SW coast and is another prominent peak.14.33 Akra Livadha (37˚37'N., 25˚15'E.), the NE extremity of theisland, is marked by a light shown from a prominent structure.A shallow shoal lies about 0.3 mile NW of the light.14.34 Tinos (37˚32'N., 25˚10'E.), a resort town, stands atthe SW side of the island and has a conspicuous churchsituated close N of it. The town is fronted by a small harborprotected by two breakwaters. Anchorage off the harbor is notrecommended, but in an emergency, vessels should moor, indepths of 30 to 35m, sand, about 300m SSW of the head of theS breakwater. The harbor has extensive facilities for small craftand yachts. A main berth, 180m long, has depths of 5 to 10malongside and is used by coasters.14.34 Ormos Ayios Nikolaou, a bay open to the S, lies 1 mile SE ofthe town of Tinos. It provides anchorage, in depths of 10 to15m, firm sand, about 0.2 mile offshore. Vrakhoi Akako, arocky shoal, is located in the entrance to this bay. It lies about0.5 mile SE of the W entrance point and has a depth of 11m.During N winds, although protected from the full force, heavysqualls can be experienced in this roadstead.14.34 Ormos Stavros, open to the S, lies 1.2 miles WNW of thetown of Tinos. This bay provides anchorage, in depths of 18 to36m, but the holding ground is poor and this area is subject tofierce squalls during N winds.14.34 Nisis Planitis, 87m high, is located 9.4 miles WNW of AkraLivadha. This islet, which is marked by a light, lies close offthe N coast of Nisos Tinos and is connected to the shore by anarrow isthmus. Ormos Panormos is entered between NisisPlanitis and a point, 0.7 mile SSE. This bay forms a naturalharbor and provides shelter for small craft with local knowledgeat its W side.14.34 Nisis Dhisvaton (37˚40'N., 24˚58'E.) is the NW and outer ofthree small islets which lie close off the NW end of NisosTinos. A light is shown from a prominent structure standing onthis islet.14.34 Stenon Dhisvaton (37˚41'N., 24˚58'E.) leads between NisosTinos and Nisos Andros. This strait is clear and free of dangersin mid-channel, but the shores should not be approached.During N winds, a current sets SW through the strait. Lowpoweredvessels which are bound NW should favor this passageduring N winds as the currents are not as strong as thosewithin Dhiekplous Kafireos.14.34 Nisos Andros (37˚50'N., 24˚50'E.), the N island of theKikladhes Nisoi, is mountainous and wooded. The high peaksare snow-covered for several months of the year. Kouvarion,1,134m high, is the summit and stands near the center of theisland.14.35 Akra Ayios Kosmas (37˚46'N., 25˚00'E.), marked bya light, is the SE extremity of the island. Ormos Korthiou isentered N of the point and provides anchorage, in depths of 9to 17m, sand and weed with good holding ground, near thehead. This bay is not safe with winds from between NE and Eand a considerable swell is caused by N winds. Small craftwith local knowledge can find shelter closer inshore.14.35 Ormos Kastrou lies 5 miles NW of Akra Ayios Kosmas andis divided into two parts by a narrow tongue of land whichprojects 0.3 mile NE from the head of the bay. Nisis Tourlitis islocated close NE of the seaward end of this tongue of land.This small islet lies on a rocky shoal and is marked by a light.14.35 The town of Andros stands on a tongue of land and extendsinland. A mole, 230m long, extends SE from the N shore ofLimin Kastrou, the NW part of the bay, and is used for berthingby small craft. Vessels can anchor, in depths of 10 to 20m,about 250m S of the head of the mole. Ormos Paraporti, the SEpart of the bay, is seldom used.14.35 Akra Gria, located 3.2 miles N of Andros, is marked by amain light shown from a prominent structure.14.35 Akra Fassa (37˚58'N., 24˚42'E.), the NW extremity of theisland, is marked by a light shown from a prominent structure,21m high, standing 0.5 mile SE of the point. Akra Pirgos,surmounted by a conspicuous ruined tower, is located 1.3 milesSW of the light.14.36 Ormos Gavriou (37˚52'N., 24˚44'E.) (World PortIndex No. 42880), open to the S, lies 7 miles SSE of AkraFassa. This bay is entered between Akra Kolona and AkraGoremi, 3.2 miles WNW. Its entrance is obstructed by Gav-Pub. 132