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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preveza Preveza] (Πρέβεζα) is a commercial port at the entrance of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambracian_Gulf Ambrakikos Gulf]. In the vicinity there are at least 4 shipyards/marinas where many visiting cruisers winter their boats. There can be confusion because Preveza is often used to describe the facilities on '''both''' sides of the entrance to the gulf, when I believe that technically the town of PREVEZA is on the NW side and ACTIUM is on the opposite SE side, near to Preveza airport. The 2 sides are connected by a tunnel under the channel. The Preveza side is where you will find the commercial centre, port authorities, town quay, town marina and a small yard in an inlet about 0.8nM north. The Actium side is where you will find the 3 large yards that accommodate hundreds of wintering yachts. From N to S these are Aktio Marina, Preveza Marine and Cleopatra Marina. Therefore Preveza Marine is actually in Aktium not Preveza! | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preveza Preveza] (Πρέβεζα) is a commercial port at the entrance of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambracian_Gulf Ambrakikos Gulf]. In the vicinity there are at least 4 shipyards/marinas where many visiting cruisers winter their boats. There can be confusion because Preveza is often used to describe the facilities on '''both''' sides of the entrance to the gulf, when I believe that technically the town of PREVEZA is on the NW side and ACTIUM is on the opposite SE side, near to Preveza airport. The 2 sides are connected by a tunnel under the channel. The Preveza side is where you will find the commercial centre, port authorities, town quay, town marina and a small yard in an inlet about 0.8nM north. The Actium side is where you will find the 3 large yards that accommodate hundreds of wintering yachts. From N to S these are Aktio Marina, Preveza Marine and Cleopatra Marina. Therefore Preveza Marine is actually in Aktium not Preveza! | ||
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+ | [[Image:Preveza_promedade.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Preveza promenade''' - ''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | ||
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- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
- | + | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | |
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- | == | + | ==Local Weather== |
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* [http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/weather/maps/city?PLZ=_____&PLZN=_____&LANG=en&CEL=C&SI=mph&CONT=euro&LAND=GR®ION=0005&WMO=16643&LEVEL=52&R=0&NOREGION=1 Weather online Preveza] An accurate guide to local weather, the weather stations is based at Aktio airport. | * [http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/weather/maps/city?PLZ=_____&PLZN=_____&LANG=en&CEL=C&SI=mph&CONT=euro&LAND=GR®ION=0005&WMO=16643&LEVEL=52&R=0&NOREGION=1 Weather online Preveza] An accurate guide to local weather, the weather stations is based at Aktio airport. | ||
+ | * ''See [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#Weather_and_Winds|Ionian Sea Weather]]'' | ||
+ | * ''Also see [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#Currents_&_Tides|Ionian Sea Currents & Tides]]'' | ||
- | + | ==Approach and Navigation== | |
The approach is well buoyed from several miles offshore. Take care as there are shallows on both sides. | The approach is well buoyed from several miles offshore. Take care as there are shallows on both sides. | ||
- | + | ==Check-in facilities== | |
The Customs are in a new building on the Eastern breakwater of the town marina. The Port Police is on the first floor of an office set back from the West side of the town marina. However when it comes to paying, you may be asked to go to the Tax Office 5-10 minutes walk away in the centre of Preveza! Ask for directions. | The Customs are in a new building on the Eastern breakwater of the town marina. The Port Police is on the first floor of an office set back from the West side of the town marina. However when it comes to paying, you may be asked to go to the Tax Office 5-10 minutes walk away in the centre of Preveza! Ask for directions. | ||
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- | * | + | * [[Corfu]] |
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- | * | + | * [[Paxos]] (and Anti Paxos) |
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* [[Aktio Marina]] (North end)- Hard standing | * [[Aktio Marina]] (North end)- Hard standing | ||
* [[Preveza Marine]] (Middle)- Travel lift, hard-standing, chandlery | * [[Preveza Marine]] (Middle)- Travel lift, hard-standing, chandlery | ||
* [[Cleopatra Marina]] (South end)- Modern marina, travel lift, hard-standing, chandlery, WiFi, fueling pontoon, restaurant. | * [[Cleopatra Marina]] (South end)- Modern marina, travel lift, hard-standing, chandlery, WiFi, fueling pontoon, restaurant. | ||
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Many cruisers can be found at anchor in the area N of the Preveza town marina. Take care of underwater obstructions in the vicinity of new pontoons and breakwater that are being extended to the north and east of the town marina. | Many cruisers can be found at anchor in the area N of the Preveza town marina. Take care of underwater obstructions in the vicinity of new pontoons and breakwater that are being extended to the north and east of the town marina. | ||
- | === | + | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
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- | + | * There is a Chandlery in both [[Aktio Marina]] and [[Cleopatra Marina]] boat yard on the Aktio side. | |
- | * | + | * Within preveza you have ''Preveza Yacht Services'' and a chandlery to the north of the quay which should have everything you need. ''Preveza Yacht Services'' focuses mainly on repair and engine products i.e batteries and filters. |
- | === | + | ====Repairs/Yards==== |
- | + | * Repair work can be done by ''Preveza Yacht Services'' | |
- | === | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
- | + | ; Fuel | |
+ | : Diesel tankers can be spotted patroling the quay throughout the season, just get there attention and they will provide your fuel. | ||
+ | : Preveza Yacht Services can also arrange for a tanker to come to your yacht. | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : Town quay | ||
+ | : [[Cleopatra Marina]] (via smart card). | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : Town quay (not working 2009) | ||
+ | : [[Cleopatra Marina]] (via smart card). | ||
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+ | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
+ | ===Tourism=== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis The Roman town Nicoplis] lies 10 minutes by car from Preveza. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis The Roman town Nicoplis] lies 10 minutes by car from Preveza. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambracian_Gulf The Ambracian Gulf] is worth a sail. The gulf has many beutiful bays. Dolphins can been seen frequntly as can pelicans and turtles. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambracian_Gulf The Ambracian Gulf] is worth a sail. The gulf has many beutiful bays. Dolphins can been seen frequntly as can pelicans and turtles. | ||
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
In Preveza there are many internet cafes and bars near the town quay. | In Preveza there are many internet cafes and bars near the town quay. | ||
- | In Aktium, WiFi is available from Cleopatra (and perhaps the other yards). | + | In Aktium, WiFi is available from [[Cleopatra Marina]] (and perhaps the other yards). |
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+ | ===Laundry=== | ||
+ | * There is a laundry services run from Preveza Yacht Services | ||
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
* A car rental company operates from Aktio ( Preveza ) airport. | * A car rental company operates from Aktio ( Preveza ) airport. | ||
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===Useful Contacts=== | ===Useful Contacts=== | ||
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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* Flights from the UK fly from Manchester and Gatwick directly to Preveza (Aktio) airpot. From the airport it is only a short taxi drive to the boatyards (Aktio side) and Preveza through the submersed tunnel linking Aktio and Preveza. | * Flights from the UK fly from Manchester and Gatwick directly to Preveza (Aktio) airpot. From the airport it is only a short taxi drive to the boatyards (Aktio side) and Preveza through the submersed tunnel linking Aktio and Preveza. | ||
* Preveza airport opearates a full schedule from May to October. Out of season it is possible to fly to Athens and catch an internal flight to Preveza. | * Preveza airport opearates a full schedule from May to October. Out of season it is possible to fly to Athens and catch an internal flight to Preveza. | ||
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* Taxi ranks are located at the south of the quay and at the north on the main road. | * Taxi ranks are located at the south of the quay and at the north on the main road. | ||
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- | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preveza Wikipedia entry for Preveza] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preveza Wikipedia entry for Preveza] | ||
* [http://www.prevezayachtservices.biz Preveza Yacht Services] | * [http://www.prevezayachtservices.biz Preveza Yacht Services] | ||
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* [http://www.prevezamarine.gr Preveza Marine] | * [http://www.prevezamarine.gr Preveza Marine] | ||
- | === | + | ==References & Publications== |
- | + | ''See [[Ionian_Sea_Cruising_Guide#References_&_Publications|Ionian Sea]]''. | |
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- | + | ==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | |
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
+ | Personal experiences? | ||
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Preveza
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Preveza (Πρέβεζα) is a commercial port at the entrance of the Ambrakikos Gulf. In the vicinity there are at least 4 shipyards/marinas where many visiting cruisers winter their boats. There can be confusion because Preveza is often used to describe the facilities on both sides of the entrance to the gulf, when I believe that technically the town of PREVEZA is on the NW side and ACTIUM is on the opposite SE side, near to Preveza airport. The 2 sides are connected by a tunnel under the channel. The Preveza side is where you will find the commercial centre, port authorities, town quay, town marina and a small yard in an inlet about 0.8nM north. The Actium side is where you will find the 3 large yards that accommodate hundreds of wintering yachts. From N to S these are Aktio Marina, Preveza Marine and Cleopatra Marina. Therefore Preveza Marine is actually in Aktium not Preveza!
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
- Chart No
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
Local Weather
- Weather online Preveza An accurate guide to local weather, the weather stations is based at Aktio airport.
- See Ionian Sea Weather
- Also see Ionian Sea Currents & Tides
The approach is well buoyed from several miles offshore. Take care as there are shallows on both sides.
Check-in facilities
The Customs are in a new building on the Eastern breakwater of the town marina. The Port Police is on the first floor of an office set back from the West side of the town marina. However when it comes to paying, you may be asked to go to the Tax Office 5-10 minutes walk away in the centre of Preveza! Ask for directions.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Aktio Marina (North end)- Hard standing
- Preveza Marine (Middle)- Travel lift, hard-standing, chandlery
- Cleopatra Marina (South end)- Modern marina, travel lift, hard-standing, chandlery, WiFi, fueling pontoon, restaurant.
Anchorages
Many cruisers can be found at anchor in the area N of the Preveza town marina. Take care of underwater obstructions in the vicinity of new pontoons and breakwater that are being extended to the north and east of the town marina.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- There is a Chandlery in both Aktio Marina and Cleopatra Marina boat yard on the Aktio side.
- Within preveza you have Preveza Yacht Services and a chandlery to the north of the quay which should have everything you need. Preveza Yacht Services focuses mainly on repair and engine products i.e batteries and filters.
Repairs/Yards
- Repair work can be done by Preveza Yacht Services
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Diesel tankers can be spotted patroling the quay throughout the season, just get there attention and they will provide your fuel.
- Preveza Yacht Services can also arrange for a tanker to come to your yacht.
- Water
- Town quay
- Cleopatra Marina (via smart card).
- Electricity
- Town quay (not working 2009)
- Cleopatra Marina (via smart card).
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- The Roman town Nicoplis lies 10 minutes by car from Preveza.
- The Ambracian Gulf is worth a sail. The gulf has many beutiful bays. Dolphins can been seen frequntly as can pelicans and turtles.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- You can find most of what you will need on the main tourist street just running parrel with the quay. A small super market, chemeist, cake shops and gift shops.
- Gas can be found in the super markets, just bring your old canister and they will swap it for a full one.It costs between 5 - 8 €.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
In Preveza there are many internet cafes and bars near the town quay. In Aktium, WiFi is available from Cleopatra Marina (and perhaps the other yards).
Laundry
- There is a laundry services run from Preveza Yacht Services
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- A car rental company operates from Aktio ( Preveza ) airport.
Garbage Disposal
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Useful Contacts
- Medical Help: 26820 22871
- Police: 26820 22225
- Tourist Police: 26820 89566
- Port Authority: 26820 22226
- Airport: OA 26820 22355
- Bus Service ( KTEL ): 26820 22213
- Municipality: 26820 22212
Transportation
- Flights from the UK fly from Manchester and Gatwick directly to Preveza (Aktio) airpot. From the airport it is only a short taxi drive to the boatyards (Aktio side) and Preveza through the submersed tunnel linking Aktio and Preveza.
- Preveza airport opearates a full schedule from May to October. Out of season it is possible to fly to Athens and catch an internal flight to Preveza.
- Flights to curfu are readily available throughout the season. From Corfu you can catch the ferry to Igoumentisa (1 1/2 hour) and a coach/taxi to preveza (1 hr).
- Taxi ranks are located at the south of the quay and at the north on the main road.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
References & Publications
See Ionian Sea.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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