THE MEDITERRANEAN | RHODES

BASE ADDRESS Rhodes Marina

Afstralias 124

Rhodes 85100

Pontoon: Pontoon I

GPS POSITION: 36.432168, 28.237819

OPENING HOURS: 9am – 6pm

BASE MAP

BASE CONTACTS

BASE MANAGER & CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Name: Fotis Orfanos

Phone: +30 6945088890

Email: manager.rhodes@dreamyachtcharter.com

BASE FACILITIES

☒ Electricity

☒ Water

☒ Toilets

☒ Showers

☒ Laundry

☐ Swimming pool

☒ Wi-Fi

☒ Luggage storage

☒ Restaurant

☒ Bar

☒ Supermarket / Grocery store

☒ ATM

☐ Post Office

CAR PARK: Street parking is available on site

BASE INFORMATION

LICENSE

Sailing license required: ☒ Yes ☐ No

PAYMENT

The base can accept: ☒ Visa ☒ Mastercard ☐ Amex ☒ Cash EMBARKATION TIME

Embarkation time is at 5pm.

YACHT BRIEFING

All briefings are conducted on the chartered yacht and will take 40-90 minutes,

depending on yacht size and crew experience.

The team will give a detailed walk-through of your yacht’s technical equipment,

information about safe and accurate navigation, including the yacht’s navigational

instruments, as well as mooring, anchorage and itinerary help. The safety briefing

introduces the safety equipment and your yacht’s general inventory.

STOP OVERS

For all our charters starting and/or ending in Rhodes, the first and last night at the

marina is free of charge.

DISEMBARKATION TIME

Disembarkation is at 9am.

To assist in making checkout as smooth as possible, we ask that you arrive back at the

base at least two hours before sunset, the evening before disembarkation.

The team will inspect your yacht’s equipment and a general visual check of its interior

and exterior. A diver will check its hull, keel, rudder(s) propeller(s) and /or bow thruster.

General inspection will take up to 90 minutes. Diesel will be refilled as well.

BAGGAGE

Please only take soft bags and not suitcases, as they would be too cumbersome

onboard.

BASE AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Base emergency telephone number: +30 6945088890

• Marina emergency telephone number: +30 6944618141

• Coastguard emergency telephone number: 108

• VHF marina channel: 71

• VHF emergency channel: 16

HOW TO GET THERE? ACCESS BY PLANE

Rhodes International Airport Diagoras (RHO): The airport is 22.5km from the base,

which is a 30-minute journey by car/shuttle. There are regular flights from Athens and

other European cities with most known airlines, including Aegean Airlines, British

Airways, Brussels Airlines, EasyJet, Jet2, Norwegian and Ryanair. Please check the

schedule on the airport website. TRANSFERS FROM THE AIRPORT TO OUR BASE

If you need an organized transfer from the airport, please contact our base manager.

Major car rental companies operate from the airport, please refer to airport website for

info, working hours and contacts. Taxis are regularly available in front of the airport

buildings. ACCESS BY ROAD

Head southeast toward Kolokotroni St. Follow Epar. Od. Pastidas, Epar. Od. Kalithies-

Pastidas and Lindou/EO95 to Delmouzou in Sgourou. Continue to Leof. Kallitheas.

Follow Leof. Kallitheas to Afstralias in Rodos. The base is on your right. ACCESS BY BUS

There is bus service every 25 minutes from 7.30am and the last bus is at 11pm. A bus

service is provided between the airport and the city of Rhodes. The bus stop is located

between the new and the old terminal. Tickets can be purchased by the bus driver.

Information subject to change without notice.

PROVISIONING & RECOMMENDATIONS BASE PROVISIONING SERVICE

This base provides a provisioning service: ☒ Yes ☐ No

LOCAL SUPERMARKET

ABC Supermarket

Rhodes Marina

Afstralias 124

Opening hours may differ during public holidays and

are subject to change without notice.

FUEL AND WATER

There is fuel station in the marina on the right side of the entrance. There is water

conveniently located in front of each yacht.

HOTEL SUGGESTIONS:

• Atrium Luxury Resort Hotel & Spa

- Iliados Street, Rhodes Town 851 00

• Best Western Plus Hotel Plaza

- Ieroy Lochou 7, Rhodes Town 851 00

• Dionysos Hotel

- 1 Iliadon St | Rhodes, Rhodes Town 851 00

RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS:

• 4 Rodies (Greek, European, vegetarian friendly)

• Tamam (local cuisine, fantastic seafood)

• Mezzaluna (for a romantic meal)

Day Time

Monday - Sunday 7am – 11pm

AREA GUIDE LOCAL AREA INTRODUCTION

The archipelago of the Dodecanese Islands can be found in the south east of the Aegean

Sea and it’s popular for impressive landscapes, fascinating history and UNESCO World

Heritage sites.

Known as the sunniest part of Greece, you can sail the 163 islands and islets in the

Dodecanese from our base in Rhodes.

The island of Rhodes is the largest and most historically significant in the chain. Our base

is located in Rhodes Marina, a short distance from Rhodes’ old town, the oldest inhabited

medieval town in Europe. You can explore its walls, windmills, Palace of the Grand Master

of the Knights, St Anthony’s Gate, Gate of Amboise, Hippocrates Square, clock tower,

archaeological museum and impressive towers that fringe the waterfront.

To sail in Rhodes, you will need a sailing license that is recognized by the local port

authorities, or you can hire a skipper.

TOP THINGS TO DO IN RHODES:

1. Visit the Medieval City of Rhodes: There are so many things to do in Rhodes, but

you won’t have fully experienced Rhodes until you’ve explored within the walled

city of the old town, otherwise known as Medieval City. Stroll the quaint streets

and indulge in some shopping and dining in this UNESCO World Heritage city.

2. See the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes: Housed in a monument building

that was originally constructed as a Hospital of the Knights of St. John, t. This

fascinating museum is packed with sculptures and relics, giving a glimpse of

ancient Rhodes ranging from over 7000 years ago. Make sure you pay a visit

during your yacht charter in Rhodes.

3. Tour the Valley of the Butterflies: Petaloudes, just up from the coast for our

base, is better known as the Valley of the Butterflies. Visit between June and

August when millions of the multicolored insects converge, drawn by the scent of

storax trees resin found here.

4. Visit the Palace of the Grand Master: While in the old town of Rhodes, take some

time to stroll through the palace and surrounding moat with amazing views. The

halls have exquisite mosaic floors, paintings artifacts and more.

5. Climb to the Acropolis of Lindos: High atop the rocky cliffs above Lindos, sits the

ancient remains of the temple to Athena Lindia. The towering stark white columns

are a dazzling contrast against the stunning long-range sea views, and are certainly

worth a visit if you’re sailing Rhodes.

CURRENCY: Euro (EUR)

VOLTAGE: 220V

DIALING CODE: +30 2241 INTERNET

There is internet access via cafes and Wi-Fi hotspots, which you can use whilst on your

vacation sailing Rhodes. Cell phones with sim cards from European Union countries

(except Switzerland) operate without roaming fees. For other countries, please contact

your provider. You can buy a local Sim card at telecommunication shops.

ENVIRONMENT

• Respect your surroundings and leave only footprints in the sand

• Only use the engine or genset when needed (fill up your tanks for the water

maker at the docks when you can)

• Recycle your garbage in the correct containers at the marina

• Respect regulations around marine reserves and private islands where

disembarking is not permitted

REGULATIONS

There are no restrictions for sailing Rhodes, although this can change depending on the

weather, when you sail and the type of fishing you want to do. Please check with port

authorities.

Information subject to change without notice.

SAILING CONDITIONS

SAILING AREA

From Rhodes, Sail to Simi Town and take in its pastel-colored classical architecture along

the water. The sands at Nos are close to the main port, while Panormitis beach is less

touristy. To shelter from winds, head to Emporio cove.

During your yacht charter in Rhodes, take some time to relax at Tilos Island’s Livadia port

and enjoy an ice-cold coffee in the bars or dine at the tavernas. Visit Kryas Springs or head

inland to look around an abandoned village. Enjoy the secluded beach at Agios Antonios

Marina, but watch the rocks, or swim in the clear water at Eristos.

Enjoy a cool drink at Nimporio’s waterfront on Halki (Chalki Island), where you’ll be met

with a warm welcome. Find a gently shelving beach with free sunbeds at Kania Beach,

shallow waters at Pondamos and a rocky coastline for snorkeling at Ftenagia. Try Yiali

beach – accessible only by boat – for a bit of isolation. WEATHER

The best time to visit Rhodes is in the summer when the weather is hot, dry and sunny.

Temperatures hit 84ºF in August, although spring temperatures reach 71ºF in May and

78ºF in September.

TEMPERATURE

Climate in Rhodes:

• Summer High: The August high is around 80ºF

• Winter Low: The January low is 55ºF

WIND SYSTEMS

The sailing conditions for Rhodes include a prevailing NW wind averaging force 4-6.

Beware of the rocks on the north side of the port entrance. When sailing Rhodes, keep

your distance from the beach before the entrance of the port. When returning to base,

use the mooring lines or anchor.

LOCAL FORECAST

You can find Rhodes weather forecasts on the Meteo website.