Port Khios (Chios) - Docking
Limin Khiou (Port Khios)
This is a large ferry port with the associated noise, activity and dirt. It is also not a particularly sheltered harbor, with often an uncomfortable, lumpy swell in the approaches to the harbor (and in the Khios channel) due to the prevailing northerlies blowing against a north-flowing current. When there is a sustained north wind, the southern end of the port is rolly and uncomfortable, with white caps within the harbour a possibility. When the Blue Star ferry comes in at great speed, it can also get very uncomfortable here (the other ferries slow down).
In high season it can be difficult to find a berth here. If full, try the marina 1.6 kms (one mile) north of the port (see details below). Not ideal surroundings, but shelter is good.
The harbour of Limin Khiou offers adequate shelter from the Meltemi. Contact the Harbor Master – Stelios – for assistance with berthing, power and water (VHF Channel 69 or Tel: +30 694 686 1747). The water quality here is reported to not be very good and it may not be possible to get enough pressure to fill water tanks.
Most day visitors are directed to the SW quay, facing the road and restaurants with no services. No lay lines, you must use your own anchor.
You can also try the SE corner where there is a mole and a pontoon. There is metered shore power here (you will need 220 VAC 63 amp or 380 VAC 3 phase plug).
The southern quay is reserved for larger vessels and regular visitors. Here mooring rings are sparse and the quay is very high. This side of the harbour has a pre-pay system for water and electricity. Mr. Stelios can sell you the tokens. These outlets are 220 VAC, standard 16 and 32 amp outlets.
The quay in front of Goody’s Hamburgers is reserved for a Greek Coast Guard patrol craft and they will make you move if they return and you are there.
The western mole (clear of the ferries) offers an alternative berth in calm, settled weather.
The quay to the north of the mole on the south side of the entrance should be avoided. Damage to your boat from ferry and commercial boat wash is a real danger here.
Note: There is a lot of rubbish in the water here and sewers emptying directly into the harbour.
Khios Marina
This marina (which was first built over 25 years ago) closed for re-development at the start of 2025. It lies about two kms (1.25 miles) from the centre. It is easily spotted by four conspicuous windmills to the south. A new hotel is under construction. This marina offers good protection from the Meltemi.
There is a reef and very shallow water just off the entrance. Depths of 2.8 meters minimum off the breakwater and three – four meters inside.
There is a bus to the town centre and a large supermarket near the marina.
Volissos
Position: 38°28.01’N, 25°55.15’E
This is the largest village on the Island’s NW coast, approx. 40 kms (24.8 miles) away from the main port of Khios. Volissos has a port called “Limnia” that connects the island with the island of Psara.
Berth stern or bow-to on the eastern quay – laid moorings available. This “marina” offers good shelter. There is water and electricity available and various restaurants. Contact the Harbour Master for a hook up to water and electricity (Tel: +30 6944991280).
Water depth along the quay is approx. 2 – 3 meters.
Last updated: February 2025
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While it is true that shelter is excellent in the unfinished “marina”, entering and leaving is not for the faint-hearted. The channel is very narrow, you are probably beam-on, and if you get it wrong, you are literally “on the rocks”.
Beware! Despite that, we spent three very happy days there in 2017. Do go and hire a car when you get there.
Limnia (Volissos port) Position 38°28.01’N, 25°55.15’E. New small marina is being in final stages of construction on the S/E quay of the port (immediately to the right of the entrance).
Pedestals with electricity (free as of now) and water (need to call for opening). Mooring lines. depths around 2-3m along the quay.
Call Yannis at +306936 775 999 for assistance or alternatively ask Vivi of the Barouzo restaurant on the opposite quay to help (+30 6946 980 591)
Reported by MY LeeZe who visited in July 2016:
“Municipal Marina” daily fee this year for a boat up to 15 meters is 170 € /yr times length + Vat all divided by 365 days.
“Municipal Marina” daily fee this year for a boat up to 16 meters is 200 € /yr times length + Vat all divided by 365 days
Cats pay more.
Electricity is 0.30 cents per Kw and 3 € per ton, VAT included.