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====Orei==== | ====Orei==== | ||
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None. | None. | ||
- | There is an association of commercial yacht charter operators that apparently call themselves the | + | There is an association of commercial yacht charter operators that apparently call themselves the [http://www.argotrade.com/services/volos/ ''Volos Yacht Club''] but their website is not operational. |
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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:* An ''Elin'' fuelling jetty is on the south western corner of the fishing boat harbour, on the southern side of the quay ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.6517|N|39|21.6517|E|}}). | :* An ''Elin'' fuelling jetty is on the south western corner of the fishing boat harbour, on the southern side of the quay ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.6517|N|39|21.6517|E|}}). | ||
:* ''BP'' and ''Shell'' fuel stations are about 100m before the eastern end of Iasonos Street (the first street behind the waterfront street) ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.4868|N|22|57.0061|E|}}) | :* ''BP'' and ''Shell'' fuel stations are about 100m before the eastern end of Iasonos Street (the first street behind the waterfront street) ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.4868|N|22|57.0061|E|}}) | ||
- | : In [[#Orei|Orei]], near the harbor (have to carry jerry cans) | + | : In [[#Orei|Orei]], near the harbor (have to carry jerry cans) |
; Water | ; Water | ||
: In [[#Volos|Volos]]: | : In [[#Volos|Volos]]: | ||
:* On the main town quay water is available for a charge through units that are operated using smartcards. Enquire with the unofficial harbourmaster. | :* On the main town quay water is available for a charge through units that are operated using smartcards. Enquire with the unofficial harbourmaster. | ||
- | :* Some waterfront restaurants have outdoor taps and in the past have been willing to water cans to be filled from them. Ask before taking any water. | + | :* Some waterfront restaurants have outdoor taps and in the past have been willing to water cans to be filled from them. Ask before taking any water. |
: In [[#Orei|Orei]] near the harbor (can use hose) | : In [[#Orei|Orei]] near the harbor (can use hose) | ||
;Electricity | ;Electricity | ||
: In [[#Volos|Volos]] on the main town quay electricity is available for a charge through units that are operated using smartcards. Enquire with the unofficial harbourmaster. | : In [[#Volos|Volos]] on the main town quay electricity is available for a charge through units that are operated using smartcards. Enquire with the unofficial harbourmaster. | ||
- | : In [[#Orei|Orei]] N/A (Not Available) | + | : In [[#Orei|Orei]] N/A (Not Available) |
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
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====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
- | * Many good restaurants in [ | + | * Many good restaurants in [Volos]] |
* Reasonable food at the ''Diavlos'' in [[#Paleo_Trikeri|Paleo Trikeri]] | * Reasonable food at the ''Diavlos'' in [[#Paleo_Trikeri|Paleo Trikeri]] | ||
- | * | + | * Taverna in [[#Orei|Orei]] |
* Several tavernas in [[#Glyfa|Glyfa]] | * Several tavernas in [[#Glyfa|Glyfa]] | ||
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
- | In cafés in [[ | + | In cafés in [[Volos]]. |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
- | + | * In [[Volos#Laundry|Volos]] | |
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
- | * Several agencies in [[ | + | * Several agencies in [[Volos]] |
====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
- | [[ | + | [[Volos]] is a transport hub for the region: |
* Ferry: A number of companies operate from the ferry terminal ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.5601|N|22|56.6906|E|}}) with ferry and hydrofoil to the nearby [[Sporades|Northern Sporades]] Islands, plus connections to [[Limnos]], [[Lesvos]], [[Chios]] and [[Skyros]] | * Ferry: A number of companies operate from the ferry terminal ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.5601|N|22|56.6906|E|}}) with ferry and hydrofoil to the nearby [[Sporades|Northern Sporades]] Islands, plus connections to [[Limnos]], [[Lesvos]], [[Chios]] and [[Skyros]] | ||
* Bus: Regular services to and from Athens plus other destinations. The railway station is about 600m west from the fishing boat harbour ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.6537|N|22|55.9819|E|}}) | * Bus: Regular services to and from Athens plus other destinations. The railway station is about 600m west from the fishing boat harbour ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.6537|N|22|55.9819|E|}}) | ||
* Rail: Regular services to and from Athens plus other destinations. The railway station is about 300m north-west from the fishing boat harbour ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.8435|N|22|56.2283|E|}}) | * Rail: Regular services to and from Athens plus other destinations. The railway station is about 300m north-west from the fishing boat harbour ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|21.8435|N|22|56.2283|E|}}) | ||
- | * Air: Nea Anchialos National Airport about 30 km SW of the city, or 45km by road ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|12.9949|N|22|47.5361|E|}}) services limited domestic flights and seasonal international flights | + | * Air: Nea Anchialos National Airport about 30 km SW of the city, or 45km by road ([[Image:World icon.png]] {{Coord|39|12.9949|N|22|47.5361|E|}}) services limited domestic flights and seasonal international flights [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nea_Anchialos_National_Airport Nea Anchialos National Airport] |
== Routes/Passages To/From== | == Routes/Passages To/From== |
Revision as of 20:48, 28 February 2013
Pagasitikos Gulf (Gulf of Volos)
Map of Pagasitikos Gulf - Click for larger view |
The "foot" of Mt. Pelion |
Pagasitikos Gulf (Παγασιτικός Κόλπος) or the Gulf of Volos and the Trikeri Peninsula at the foot of Mt. Pelion is the enchanted region where the centaur Chiron taught so many mythological heroes including Jason the leader of the Argonauts. This is the place where that mythical journey to the Black Sea began.
The Trikeri Channel that separates Skiathos from Evia and the mainland. In the middle of the channel there is the infamous reef Lefteris, this reef covers a very small area and it is very treacherous. The channel is very busy with traffic and many ships have found their doom on Lefteris. The list includes many of the ships from the Persian fleet of Xerxes on their way to conquer Greece in 480 BC. The reef then was called Myrmes. In Lefteris also the heroic Greek submarine Lambros Katsonis was sank with all hands except three crewmen who after swimming for 9 hours made it to Skiathos.
Inside the gulf, is a good sailing ground because there are relatively flat seas while the wind, channeled by the mountains can be quite strong.
Charts
- BA
- 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos including Thermaikos kólpos
- 1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos
- Imray-Tetra
- G25 Eastern Sporades and North Evvoia
- NIMA
- 54349 Maliakos Kolpos
- 54351 Approaches to Volos
- Greek
- 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island
Radio Nets
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 03 and 60
- Cellular Phone(GSM/GPRS) - Weak signal in Paleo Trikeri
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Approached to the gulf are straightforward, but inside the gulf there can be rather strong and gusty winds.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
The only Greek port of entry/exit this region is Volos.
Berthing Options
The major harbor in the area is Volos but there are many good anchorages in this region.
Ports
Orei
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| 38°57′N, 23°05′E |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Chart of Orei - Click for larger view | |
The Harbor of Orei |
Orei (Ορεοί) or Oreios is a pleasant little harbor on the N of the large island of Evia. Moor stern-to the mole or to the iron wharf. It is also possible to anchor off. The harbor provides good protection from the meltemi but it is open to the W-NW.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --Istioploos
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
There is an association of commercial yacht charter operators that apparently call themselves the Volos Yacht Club but their website is not operational.
Anchorages
Andriami Bay
39°05.2′N, 23°07′E
This is a large deserted bay about 3 M E of Trikeri Point, it is open to the S. It provides some protection from the meltemi.
Anchor on the N side in 5-8 m.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2000 --Istioploos
Ayia Kiriaki
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| 39°05.4′N, 23°03.9′E |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Ayia Kiriaki |
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Port Trikeri
39°06.3′N, 23°06.2′E
This is an isolated deep bay that has spectacular scenery.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2000 --Istioploos
Avra
39°08′N, 23°10.1′E
A small anchorage E of Cape Marathea. It is very pleasant.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2000 --Istioploos
Vathudi Bay
39°09′N, 23°12.2′E
This bay on the SE corner of the Pagasitikos Gulf is protected by the island of Alatas and has several good anchorages such as Petraki, Milina, and E and S of Alatas. The bay is a popular spot with local sailboats and windsurfs.
There is no problem crossing the narrow channel between the mainland and S of Alatas. The depth is 3.5-4 m in the middle of the channel.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2000 --Istioploos
Amalioupolis & Soupis Bay
39°11.9′N, 22°53.3′E - Chartlet
There are a number of anchorages here.
Pigadhi
39°02′N, 23°0.4′E - Chartlet
Pigadhi (Πηγάδι) is the place that Achilles sailed for the expedition to Troy.
Glyfa
38°56.9′N, 22°58.1′E
Glyfa (Γλύφα) or Glifa is a ferry terminal to Evia. Several tavernas. It is sheltered from the meltemi but there is some swell. Anchor off.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1991 --Istioploos 13:53, 3 July 2008 (MDT)
Vathikelo
38°56.4′N, 22°56.3′E
Vathikelo (Βαθύκελο) is about 1.5 M W of Glifa. It is a deep landlocked bay. It is a good all around shelter.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1991 --Istioploos
Offshore Islands
Paleo Trikeri
(Click links for more information) | |
| 39°09.2′N, 23°04.6′E |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Chart of Paleo Trikeri Harbor - Click for larger view | |
Trikeri Harbor |
Warning: Be aware that you may have to move when either the ferry boat or the hydrofoil arrives. Ask when they are due.
There are three restaurants.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2000 --Istioploos
Cape Artemision
39°02.6′N, 23°20.1′E
The SW corner of the Pondikonisi island, just across from Cape Artemision gives good shelter from the meltemi.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --Istioploos
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
In Volos chandleries can be found:
- Facing and immediately north-west of the Port Authority building ( 39°21.6528′N, 22°56.5996′E)
- At the west end of the next street back from the quay (Iasonos) ( 39°21.6869′N, 22°56.5630′E
- Lidl supermarket ( 39°21.9941′N, 22°56.0594′E)
Repairs/Yards
In Volos there is Pefkakia Boatyard. Contact Gregory Kartapanis (Tel +30 24210 88612; mob: +30 6945 618 847; email).
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- In Volos
- An Elin fuelling jetty is on the south western corner of the fishing boat harbour, on the southern side of the quay ( 39°21.6517′N, 39°21.6517′E).
- BP and Shell fuel stations are about 100m before the eastern end of Iasonos Street (the first street behind the waterfront street) ( 39°21.4868′N, 22°57.0061′E)
- In Orei, near the harbor (have to carry jerry cans)
- Water
- In Volos:
- On the main town quay water is available for a charge through units that are operated using smartcards. Enquire with the unofficial harbourmaster.
- Some waterfront restaurants have outdoor taps and in the past have been willing to water cans to be filled from them. Ask before taking any water.
- In Orei near the harbor (can use hose)
- Electricity
- In Volos on the main town quay electricity is available for a charge through units that are operated using smartcards. Enquire with the unofficial harbourmaster.
- In Orei N/A (Not Available)
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Mt. Pelio
A land expedition to Mt. Pelio with its many picturesque villages is highly recommended.
In Paleo Trikeri
The Monastery of Panayia, built in 1829, is about 15 minute walk up the hill from the harbor. It is a nice walk and the monastery is very pleasant and well maintained.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
- Many good restaurants in [Volos]]
- Reasonable food at the Diavlos in Paleo Trikeri
- Taverna in Orei
- Several tavernas in Glyfa
Internet/WiFi
In cafés in Volos.
Laundry
- In Volos
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Several agencies in Volos
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
In Volos there are no liquid waste disposal receptacles for oil, bilge water, etc. If significant quantities are involved the Port Police can arrange for a commercial company to take it. On at least one occasion this in the past there was no charge for this.
Transportation
Volos is a transport hub for the region:
- Ferry: A number of companies operate from the ferry terminal ( 39°21.5601′N, 22°56.6906′E) with ferry and hydrofoil to the nearby Northern Sporades Islands, plus connections to Limnos, Lesvos, Chios and Skyros
- Bus: Regular services to and from Athens plus other destinations. The railway station is about 600m west from the fishing boat harbour ( 39°21.6537′N, 22°55.9819′E)
- Rail: Regular services to and from Athens plus other destinations. The railway station is about 300m north-west from the fishing boat harbour ( 39°21.8435′N, 22°56.2283′E)
- Air: Nea Anchialos National Airport about 30 km SW of the city, or 45km by road ( 39°12.9949′N, 22°47.5361′E) services limited domestic flights and seasonal international flights Nea Anchialos National Airport
Routes/Passages To/From
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Pagasitikos Gulf (Wikipedia)
- Volos
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports, anchorages, and islands in this page.
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