Pylos
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[[Image:Pylos_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Navarino Bay<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Pylos_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Navarino Bay<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pylos Pylos] (Πύλος ) or Pilos or Navarino or Neokastro is a fairly modern town located in the deep bay of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Navarino Navarino] where there was a very famous naval battle of the British, French, and Russians against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottomans] in 1827. This battle devastated the Ottoman fleet and led to Greek independence since the Turkish-Egyptian troops were totally cut-off and at the mercy of the Greek rebels. | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pylos Pylos] (Πύλος ) or Pilos or Navarino or Neokastro is a fairly modern town located in the deep bay of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Navarino Navarino] where there was a very famous naval battle of the British, French, and Russians against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottomans Ottomans] in 1827. This battle devastated the Ottoman fleet and led to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek independence] since the Turkish-Egyptian troops were totally cut-off and at the mercy of the Greek rebels. |
Modern Pylos is at the S of of Navarino bay but the the famous Pylos, the capital of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestor_%28mythology%29 Nestor], the Homeric hero, was located to the N of the bay. | Modern Pylos is at the S of of Navarino bay but the the famous Pylos, the capital of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestor_%28mythology%29 Nestor], the Homeric hero, was located to the N of the bay. | ||
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===Approach and Navigation=== | ===Approach and Navigation=== | ||
| - | + | <font color="red">Danger:</font> The only safe way of entering the bay of Navarino is from the S of the long island Sfaktiria. | |
| + | [[Image:Sfakteria.jpg|300px|center|Entering Navarino Bay, Sfakteria Island]] | ||
===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
| - | + | There are anchoring several possibilities within the bay: In the "marina", the commercial harbor, and anchoring off in N of the bay. | |
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| + | Yachts entering Greece for the first time or checking out, should report to the Coast Guard (''Limenarchio''). They will direct them, if appropriate, to Customs, and Passport Police. All are nearby in the commercial harbor. Procedures here are lax.--[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:32, 5 June 2008 (MDT) | ||
| + | [[Image: PylosSq.jpg|250px|thumb|center|The Main Square in Pylos<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ||
| - | + | [[Image:PylosC_h.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Pylos Commercial Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |
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| - | * | + | * Commercial Harbor -The commercial harbor of Pylos [36° 54.9' N 21° 41.6' E], is not only crowded with commercial vessels but it has a very uncomfortable swell. It is to be avoided. |
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ===Routes/Passages To/From=== | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 5 June 2008
Pylos (Port of Entry)
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Background
Pylos (Πύλος ) or Pilos or Navarino or Neokastro is a fairly modern town located in the deep bay of Navarino where there was a very famous naval battle of the British, French, and Russians against the Ottomans in 1827. This battle devastated the Ottoman fleet and led to Greek independence since the Turkish-Egyptian troops were totally cut-off and at the mercy of the Greek rebels.
Modern Pylos is at the S of of Navarino bay but the the famous Pylos, the capital of Nestor, the Homeric hero, was located to the N of the bay.
Charts
BA 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 54301 Kalamai and Approaches
Greek 212 Othonoi I. to Amvrakikos Gulf
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 83, & 86
Weather
Local weather conditions?
Danger: The only safe way of entering the bay of Navarino is from the S of the long island Sfaktiria.
Check-in facilities
There are anchoring several possibilities within the bay: In the "marina", the commercial harbor, and anchoring off in N of the bay.
Yachts entering Greece for the first time or checking out, should report to the Coast Guard (Limenarchio). They will direct them, if appropriate, to Customs, and Passport Police. All are nearby in the commercial harbor. Procedures here are lax.--Istioploos 14:32, 5 June 2008 (MDT)
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Ports and Popular Stops
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- Pylos Marina
- Commercial Harbor -The commercial harbor of Pylos [36° 54.9' N 21° 41.6' E], is not only crowded with commercial vessels but it has a very uncomfortable swell. It is to be avoided.
Anchorages
There are several places one can anchor at the N end of the bay. The shelter is good but anchoring can present problems.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Transportation
There are regular buses to Kalamata from where one can fly to Athens.
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
- Pylos (Wikipedia)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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