Astakou Harbor at Astakos
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Harbor Astakou is open SE. It is sheltered from swells caused by S winds by a mole extending SE for 166 m, 8.4 m wide and 1.4 m high, with a parapet on its outer side and protective natural boulders. About 260 m W of the root of the mole, there is a curved jetty extending SE for 90 m and then NE for 40 m. The mole is used by local fishing vessels.
At a distance 0,2 miles SW from the curved jetty at the place (Chovolio) a mole has been constructed. The mole extents about 40 m SE. The inner part of the mole is quayed with depths from 6 m at the head up to less than one meter at the root. The coasts of the harbor are quayed for 120 m; farther E the quay has been widened in the shape of a trapezium 48 m long and it has two ramps.
Navigational Aids
About 500 m E of the cape Mytikas, there is a small harbor (fishing shelter), open SW, with an entrance opening of about 25 m and depths at the entrance axis of about 3.6 m.
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Port Kalamos is down hill from the village of Kalamos. It is the only harbor in the island and fills up rapidly during high season, when the charter business is in full swing.
Episkopi is the only other settlement in Kalamos besides its port, located at the Northern coast. It is very small with a tiny port, suitable only for small boats.
Port Kastos below the town of Kastos is the only harbor on the island and fills up rapidly during high season, when the charter business is in full swing. The harbor of Kastos offers good shelter in all except E and SE winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell.
The Kastromonastiro (Castle-Monastery) of Kalamos is near Episkopi. Only sections of its tall, stone walls remain, with their beautiful inner arches becoming embrasures for weapons on the outside.
Located on the tip of the peninsula of Preveza in the Ionian sea, Mytikas beach is 4 km in length and ideal for a leisurely stroll at sunset. Beautiful pebbled beach with shallow waters.
Beach with small pebbles at the port of Astakos. You will also find umbrellas and of course within walking distance of cafes and restaurants.
A series of many small creeks dominated by sand, pebbles and crystal-clear waters. It is organized so sure about the essentials.
One of the many secluded coves that will meet the road from Lobster to Vonitsa. The white pebbles and crystal-clear waters are good.
Beach with clear waters and beautiful beaches. Ultra-clear waters and one of the most beautiful sunsets.
Agios Aimilianos Beach is a small, quiet beach in the island of Kastos. It's known for Fokotrypa, a small cave with a depth of 30 meters and sand within it.
Beach with clear waters and beautiful beaches. Ultra-clear waters and one of the most beautiful sunsets.
Beautiful beach with small pebbles, about 7 km outside the Lobster on the road to Vonitsa. On the highway, turn left and follow a dirt road to the beach.
Pebbled beach with very clear water, near the chapel of St. George where he gives the name of the beach.
Kastos is located close to larger and long-established boating and holiday home destinations such as Ithaca, Kefalonia, Lefkada and Meganissi; it is separated from its neighbouring island of Kalamos by a deep channel. Just eight kilometres long and, even at its widest, only 1,200 metres across, Kastos has a huge appeal to all forms of boating and yachting enthusiasts.