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Limnia is a natural bay,
where small fishing boats can take shelter,
located on the northwestern side of Chios Island.
Closest beaches are Lefkathia on the northern
side and Managros on the southern side.
The main village of northern Chios, Volissos,
is located 1,5 km away from Limnia
and the city of Chios 42km.
Visitor can access the place by any kind of transportation,
and the driving time from Chios center is 45 minutes.
In order to reach the region, it is necessary to cross the Aipos regional road,
known for the amazing view of Chios town and port.
Width North to South is about 357m
and East to West 280m.
As it is one of the most beautiful and popular destinations of Northwestern Chios,
many people visit the place, especially during summer.
It is the only place of the region where fishing boats can take shelter.
Special facilities, such as boat launching ramps, are easy to access in Limnia harbor.
There is also boat connection to Psara island during summer.
Many summer houses, one hotel, some rooms to let,
coffee bars and fish taverns are located around the bay.
We could say that we are on the highest point of Limnia.
Is that correct?
It is correct.
Mrs Antigoni Maistrali knows the region,
as she is participating in business activities.
What is the name of this point?
The name of this specific point
between the coastal region of Volissos, Limnia, and Lefkathia beach,
as I have heard from my grandma, was Fanaroxylo.
Can you explain the meaning of this word?
Villagers used to climb up here in order
to predict the quantity of fish trapped into the fishing nets.
They could also estimate
the weather conditions of the Aegean Sea.
It was a kind of a lighthouse?
but it was handmade, that's the meaning of the word Fanaroxylo.
So could you tell us how you can reach Lefkathia
and the other beaches of the region by Limnia Bay?
On feet, by the natural path,
through the forest, as you can see.
People, visiting this place, do they prefer this way?
They prefer this way, they enjoy walking through the forest, and
they are looking for it.
Even non-Greek speaking people,
know the word "monopati" which means "path"�.
It seems attractive.
It is attractive. Because of the combination
of blue and green, nature and sea,
two minutes walking.
That's what I wanted to ask you, how long is it? Only two minutes?
Two to three minutes,
You mean it's a hill so climbing up takes three minutes, going down takes two?
There is something special about this region,
we are on the northwestern side of Chios
so we can watch the sunset.
During summer we can watch, at the same time,
the sunset and the moonrise.
So that's one more reason for visitors to reach the place.
As our show is about sea,
could you tell us how can we enjoy water activities besides swimming?
A lot of visitors consider this region
as an alternative water park,
for fishing,
which Italian visitors prefer to enjoy here.
People who prefer sailing can reach Psara island,
Elinta beach, the port of Lithi and Mesta.
It is a very good idea to combine activities on this side of Chios,
which is less popular than the other.
Captain George Skandalis, the Chief of Chios Coastguard,
is going to answer our questions about the facilities
of the fishing boat anchorage.
We are in the office of Captain George Skandalis
in order to ask him some questions,
before visiting Limnia Bay.
Welcome into our show,
we would like to ask you
which facilities has a place to have in order to be categorized as
a fishing boat anchorage.
First of all, the term fishing boat
anchorage means the place where fishing boats
can moor.
It is necessary to understand that these places
put the fishing boat serving as a first priority.
What about the leisure boats?
It is necessary to understand that these places
put the fishing boat serving as a first priority.
There are more than 25 fishing boat anchorages in
Chios, Psara and Oinousses
that other kind of boats can use if there is a boat launching ramp,
electricity, boat restoration
and fueling facilities and potable water.
These are the most important requests.
a boat launching ramp, electricity, boat restoration
and fueling facilities and potable water.
These are the most important requests.
Do all these 25 harbors have the facilities to be used by leisure boats?
Most of them have these facilities.
25 harbors is a big number to be controlled,
sometimes we face some problems,
but Coast Guard is trying to solve these problems
under very difficult circumstances.
Can you explain us about the security
and safety procedures requested to reach
a fishing boat anchorage?
It's not possible for the Coast Guard to obtain every boat arrival
of all these ports
but the safety and security rules are obligatory.
What has the captain of a boat to do?
Every captain, either the captain of a leisure boat
or the captain of a fishing boat,
must know that in order to reach
a fishing boat anchorage, he has to inform the local Coast
Guard Authorities that he is going to enter
the specific port.
They will provide him the necessary information
about the dock he is going to tie and anchor the boat
if there is an office of the Coast Guard.
There is not a Cost Guard office
in Limnia port.
I don't know about the future,
however there is a port reconstruction project taking place there,
in order a tourist port to be created (marina).
Every change has to be be made with respect to the law procedures,
the professional fishing boats.
It's not right to keep an anchorage place occupied,
for a whole year,
just to use our boat for two months during summer.
That was the other question I wanted to ask you.
We can see fishing boats at the port docks,during the whole year,
other fishing boats for one or two months or ten days.
Is there any port fee that the owner of the boat has to pay?
Which is the authority that manages the port facilities?
The authority that manages the port facilities
is the public harbor management committee of Chios.
Every owner of a boat has to pay
a small fee while renewing the boat license.
The fee is very limited in comparison with the services provided
by the committee and the Coast Guard and the committee finances
the port services projects by its own budget.
You mean that we must use the port docks only when necessary,
and keeping the docks occupied by placing the boat-parking anchors must be avoided.
Exactly, because it is impossible to control every single boat �?? parking
dock by the staff of the coast guard.
Boat owners must use these docks only when the boat is active.
When they decide to remove their boat from the port,
they must also remove the anchorage ropes.
Chios harbor management committee must serve boats of other regions.
Besides the professional fishing boats that have priority
almost all year long because of the fishing sector needs,
all amateur fishermen and pleasure craft owners,
that use their boats 2 months per year,
should try to keep the port facilities clean, like they were before the usage.
Then, all together, in each port, politely and civilized,
we must take care of the port services requests,
especially when foreigners that don't know about the tips of Chios ports,
from Samos or Ikaria, ask to use our docks.
One last question.
It is very usual to watch boats raising a high velocity into the port,
as we know there are speed limits while entering or leaving the port.
Can you tell us about that?
Thank you for asking.
There are specific sailing rules,
the maximum permitted speed for in bow or out bow vessels is 5 knots.
So while entering or leaving the port we should think about the speed,
the wake our boat is leaving behind while moving,
the risks we take or the damages we may cause to the other boats.
We should have all the safety equipment into our boat,
emergency signals and fire extinguishing equipment
so in case of an emergency we should be able to use them
as sailing requests responsibility.
Being a boat captain is more than having a usage license or a boat.
Sea, like I said before, requires responsibility
and we have to behave in order to avoid problems, accidents, injuries etc.
I have no more questions. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
I would like to close by saying
that we should keep our civilization
and we should show it in every action of our life,
we must help our co-workers
and the harbor managing committee and understand
that the role of this committee is to support
every citizen of our country.
We totally agree and that is the sense of our show.
Thank you very much.
Northern we find Lefkathia beach,
300 metres away from Limnia port.
Visitor can access the beach by car.
Its length is 220 metres and its width 25.
It's sandy, and the water is crystal clear and warm
especially during last months of summer.
One of the most beautiful beaches of northwestern Chios,
attracts a lot visitors mostly July and August.
We can enjoy beach activities and suntan
as there are beach umbrellas, shower, dressing room and sun beds.
The closest fishing boat anchorage is Limnia port
about hundred meters southern.
Lets talk about this beach with the swimmers.
We are in Lefkathia beach,
located northern of Limnia port,
we can see Volissos castle,
the closest village is Volissos,
we can also see Pelinaio mountain
and it's highest point Amythounta.
Are you from Chios?
Yes.
Which village are you from?
Potamia
Why are you choosing this beach?
I like the place, people are nice, it's beautiful here.
Are you spending here the whole day?
5-6 hours per day
What about you?
I come from Volissos.
What do you think about this beach?
It's very nice here, because our friends are coming here.
Because we like it a lot.
Are you from Chios?
Yes
From the city center?
From the city center.
Wasn't it a little difficult to reach the place?
Not at all.
Are you spending a lot of time at the beach?
I spend the whole day.
Are you visiting all the beaches of this region?
We do.
Thank you, have fun.
I am from Athens, my mother is from Chios.
And you are spending the summer vacation here?
Why are you choosing this beach?
I have grown up here.
Emotional reasons.
I also like it here; I think it�??s one of the best beaches.
As we can see you are practicing beach sports.
Yes.
You are living here?
I am from Limnos,
I am on holidays here.
Have fun.
Are you from here?
We are from Volissos and we are coming for holidays here every year.
Are you spending a lot of days here?
About twenty days.
Why are you visiting this beach?
People are nice here and it is a nice place.
Do you have kids here with you?
We do and they are playing all day.
Have fun.
If you ever find yourselves on the Southwestern side of Chios,
don't miss the opportunity to enjoy your coffee
on the picturesque port of Limnia,
especially during summer,
you can visit Lefkathia beach.
and be sure that the beautiful surroundings
are an unforgettable experience...