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| text= Fleves is a small island off the Athens resort of Vouliagmeni in the Saronic Gulf. There is only one safe anchorage at the SW side of the island. It affords reasonable shelter from the ''meltemi'' and considering the proximity to the greater Athens area is a pleasant and peaceful anchorage. Anchor at the S side of the cove at about 10 m, good holding in weed and sand.}} | | text= Fleves is a small island off the Athens resort of Vouliagmeni in the Saronic Gulf. There is only one safe anchorage at the SW side of the island. It affords reasonable shelter from the ''meltemi'' and considering the proximity to the greater Athens area is a pleasant and peaceful anchorage. Anchor at the S side of the cove at about 10 m, good holding in weed and sand.}} | ||
- | {{Poi |lat=37.92822 |lon=23.50079 |zoom=12 | type= island| name= Salamis | + | {{Poi |lat=37.92822 |lon=23.50079 |zoom=12 | type= island| name= [[Salamis]] |
| text= [[Salamis]] is on the south coast of Salamis provides a safe anchorage in the ''meltemi''. The bottom is clear sand, very good holding. Shelter is good. There is a taverna ashore but generally the bay is quiet.}} | | text= [[Salamis]] is on the south coast of Salamis provides a safe anchorage in the ''meltemi''. The bottom is clear sand, very good holding. Shelter is good. There is a taverna ashore but generally the bay is quiet.}} | ||
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Attika Coast (Coast of Athens) There are Port(s) of Entry here
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The coast of Attika or Attica (Αττική) is the coast of Athens and the playground of the Athenians. It is the most crowded area in Greece, full of large ships, fast ferries, motor cruisers, fishing boats, and sailboats. All the marinas are full with long waiting lists. It will be hard for a visiting yacht to find a berth here.
Charts
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
- Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi
- Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris
- Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades
Islands
Fleves
Salamis
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Warning: Approaching the coast of Attika from the south you have to cross the shipping lanes. Cross them, if possible, vertically. Do monitor your VHF but most large ships, including ones of the Greek Navy, rarely respond to a hail.
Berthing
Ports
Piraeus
Lavrio Harbor
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Zea Martina | – port of entry |(Old Faliro Marina)
- (Tourkolimano - Τορκολιμανο)
- Glyfadha Marinas 1,2, & 3 | – port of entry |
- Glyfadha Marina 4 | – port of entry |
- Marina Vouliagmenis | – port of entry |
- Lavrio Olympic Marine | – port of entry |
Anchorages
Sounio
Just to the W of Cape Sounio there is a cove where you can anchor. It is usually crowded and it is not a very secure but it is a great place to anchor while visiting the famous temple of Poseidon a 10 minute walk up the hill.
Anchor in 3-5 m depth. The bottom is weed and the holding is bad. Look for a patch of sand to the N of the cove.
Danger: With a strong meltemi there are violent gusts and the anchorage may not be tenable. It is best to go to Anavissos rather then risk collision with another drifting yacht.Amenities
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Water | See the individual marinas |
Electricity | See the individual marinas |
Toilets | See the individual marinas |
Showers | See the individual marinas |
Laundry | See the individual marinas |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbors, marinas, and in several anchorages |
Supplies | |
Fuel | See the individual marinas. |
Bottled gas | See the individual marinas. |
Chandlers | See the individual marinas and Lavrio Harbor |
Services | |
Repairs | See the individual marinas |
Internet | In Internet cafés.
'See also in individual marinas |
Mobile connectivity | Strong 4G in the region |
Vehicle rentals | 'See also in individual marinas |
Provisioning
There are numerous stores and supermarkets in the area.
Eating out
There are hundreds of good restaurants in the Athens area.
Transportation
- Athens is the capital of Greece. Athens airport connects to almost everywhere in the world.
- There are daily ferries to the islands from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio.
Tourism
Places to Visit
Athens
There are so many things that one can do and visit in Athens that it is almost impossible to list. Here are some highlights:
- Parthenon
- The Ancient Agora
- The National Museum
- Byzantine Museum
- Museum of Cycladic Art
- Benaki Museum
Sounio
The main attraction here is the Sanctuary of Poseidon and Athena. It is usually open 10.00 to Sunset. This place is shear magic during a full moon.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Attika or Attica at the Wikipedia
- Attika at the Wikivoyage
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Attika Coast and this page's details validated:
- 1987 (Anavissos, Sounio) --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- June 2000 (Fleves) --Istioploos
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