Attika Coast
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==Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)== | ==Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)== | ||
- | + | <center><googlemap lat="37.830395" lon="23.833466" zoom="10" scale="yes"> | |
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
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===Approach and Navigation=== | ===Approach and Navigation=== | ||
- | + | <font color="red">Warning:</font> 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. | |
===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
- | + | See individual ports, marinas, and anchorages. | |
===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ||
- | + | ====Piraeus==== | |
+ | This the largest and busiest port in Greece. It is strictly a commercial port and closed to yachts. | ||
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+ | [[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption]] | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | * [[Zea Martina]] (Port of Entry) | |
- | * | + | * [[Mikrolimano]] |
- | * | + | * [[Faliro]] |
- | * | + | * [[Kalamaki-Alimos Marina]] |
+ | * [[Glyfadha Marinas 1,2, & 3]] | ||
+ | * [[Glyfadha Marina 4]] | ||
+ | * [[Marina Voulas]] | ||
+ | * [[Marina Vouliagmenis]] (Port of Entry) | ||
+ | * [[Lavrio Olympic Marine]] | ||
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
- | + | ====Anavissos==== | |
- | + | ====Sounio==== | |
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===Offshore Islands=== | ===Offshore Islands=== | ||
- | + | ====Fleves=== | |
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== |
Revision as of 19:54, 16 April 2008
Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)
Background
The coast of Attika or Attica (Αττική) is the coast of Athens and the playground of the Athenians. It is the most crowded are 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
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio 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.
Check-in facilities
See individual ports, marinas, and anchorages.
Ports and Popular Stops
Piraeus
This the largest and busiest port in Greece. It is strictly a commercial port and closed to yachts.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Zea Martina (Port of Entry)
- Mikrolimano
- Faliro
- Kalamaki-Alimos Marina
- Glyfadha Marinas 1,2, & 3
- Glyfadha Marina 4
- Marina Voulas
- Marina Vouliagmenis (Port of Entry)
- Lavrio Olympic Marine
Anchorages
Sounio
Offshore Islands
=Fleves
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery Stores
Eateries
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, 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
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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