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Revision as of 20:10, 6 March 2013
West Saronikos
This is region covers the coast of Peloponnese on the Saronikos Gulf. Because of its proximity to Athens it is very popular and crowded.
Charts
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Warning: Approaching from the coast of Attika, in the north, 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 Options
Ports
Palea Epidhavros
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| 37°38.3′N, 23°09.5′E |
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Chart of Palea Epidhavros Harbor - Click for larger view |
Epidhavros (Επίδαυρος) or Palea (Old) Epidhavros is a safe harbor to leave the yacht while attending a performance at the ancient theater of Epidaurus or visiting the Sanctuary of Asklepios. You can take a taxi, 20 min. For a performance make sure you have advanced tickets.
The harbor provides good shelter. You can go stern-to along the quay or anchor off in 5 m. The bottom is mud and weed and provides fairly good holding. Good shopping.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1991 --Istioploos
- June 2006 --Atheneoflymington 15:33, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Vathy
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| 37°35.4′N, 23°20.21′E |
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Vathy harbour - Click for larger view |
Vathy is a small but safe harbour on the west side of the Methana peninsula with room for half a dozen yachts on anchor moor. Shelter is good and depths are 3-5 meters along the quay. There are a couple of small tavernas around the harbour. The bottom is mud and provides good holding.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2006 --Atheneoflymington 15:26, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Korfos
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| 37°45.69′N, 23°07.59′E |
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Chart of Korfos Click for larger view |
Korfos (Κόρφος) or Sofiko (Σοφικό) is a pleasant cove in the Saronic Gulf a few miles S of the Corinth Canal. During weekends it is crowded. Anchor off in 6-10 m, holding is not always good. There is a small quay but it is very hard to find room there.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1990 --Istioploos
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Kechries
37°52.96′N, 22°59.65′E
Kechries (Κεχριές) is a cove just 2 nM S of Isthmia, the western end of the Corinth Canal. In the antiquity Kechries was the port of the city of Corinth in the Saronikos (Saronic) gulf. The ancient harbor was excavated in the 1960's. A number of of the excavation finds are now exhibited in the Isthmia Museum (I worked as a diver for one season of this excavation --Istioploos.
With settled weather you can anchor off in 3-5m depth over sand and rocks and visit the site.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1995--Istioploos
Krasopanayia
Krasopanayia (Κρασοπαναγιά) is very pleasant uninhabited anchorage on the NE side of the Methana Peninsula just across from Epidhavros. It is very convenient and secure anchorage. Unfortunately it has been spoiled by a fish farm. Anchor in 6-10 m and take a line ashore.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1995 --Istioploos
Vidhi Bay
See Poros
Galatas
See Poros
Aliki Beach
See Poros
Offshore Islands
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The most interesting place to visit in this region is a visit to Epidhavros. A more ambitious land excursion is to visit Ancient Corinth and Acrocortinth.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There several stores in Palea Epidhavros
- A few stores in Korfos
Eateries
- Restaurants along the waterfront in Korfos and Palea Epidhavros
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
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
- Epidhavros (Wikepedia)
- Epidaurus
- Isthmia Museum
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports and anchorages in this page.
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Names: Istioploos, Athene of Lymington |
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