Both mini and mega yachts will find appropriate berths in the marina of Kos. The port is an ideal place for dedicated charter crews.
Location & Approach The marina which takes its name after the Greek island on which it sits, Kos can be found by the adventurous sailor in the heart of the Dodecanese islands in the Mediterraean, just off the coast of Turkey. The marina itself is not in Kos harbor, but a mile southeast from town, in a bay with an elongated shape that opens up to the east.
The exact coordinates of the marina are 36° 53’ N 27o 18’ E and it’s considered to be a rather safe and modern marina, though it’s been in existence since May 2001. The entry faces east and is protected by a strong breakwater that not only offers protection from the waves but also the winds and swells that might affect moored boats. skippers have to take into consideration that the region of the Dodecanese, while popular with sailing enthusiasts (due to the great number of sailor-friendly locations, the attractions and the proximity to the Turkish coast), is not for beginners as weather conditions (the strong Metelmi wind in July) and the general geography could pose some problems to the inexperienced skipper.
The thing to remember when entering the marina is to keep off the shoals on either side of the entry point and also from the one half a mile out to sea, known as the Cape Ammoglossa. This is a huge sandy bank that could be tricky to sail around. arrivals should keep in mind that anchoring is prohibited within the marina.
Infrastructure & Ambience The Kos Marina is very safe and probably the only marina that has 24/7 guard patrols, both inside and outside the marina grounds. There is also a camera system watching over the berths at all times, so you and your family should feel safer here than you do in your own home.
Berths for yachts up to 20m in length number up to 220, but what they lack for in numbers, they make up in facilities. Each berth has water (both fresh and sea water) and power supply (220/380V and from 16 to 125 amps), telephone and satellite TV connection, fire prevention and alarm system and an emergency kit comprised of lifebuoys, lifelines, emergency telephones plus rescue ladders. It’s safe to say that any sailor is well prepared here to fight any danger.
To the client, the marina offers a series of services such as pilot speedboat, toilet & showers, pilot, pump sewage service, waste oil disposal, fuel pump station, free parking and, for those special occasions, the marina can provide a meeting room, weather reports, internet and international telephone services, baggage storage and postal services.
Also on the marina grounds you’ll find a shopping center with a cafeteria, a restaurant, a laundry service, souvenir shops, safety equipment shops, rent a car, yacht brokers and travel agencies. If you don’t like the local setting, there are taxis waiting to take to the historic town of Kos, minutes away, in case you and your crew are up for a day trip or a night on the town.