Yerakas
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Yerakas
Background
Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord on the SE coast of Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place.
Charts
BA 1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp. NIMA 54341 Navplion and Appr Saronic Gulf Greece
Greek 415 Poros mechri Monemvasia
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Olympia Radio - No Signal
- GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal
GPS: 36°47.13′N, 23°05.08′E
Entering into Yerakas can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
Check-in facilities
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Yerakas
GPS: 36°47.13′N, 23°05.08′E Yerakas with its deep the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
With a small yacht you can go side-to the small quay. Many cruisers do not find this very attractive and prefer instead to anchor off in 4-6 m.
The bottom is mud and although there may be some trouble, once the anchor digs in the holding is good.
Cove N of Yerakas
GPS: 36°47.66′N, 23°05.32′E
About 2 nM north of Yerakas there is fairly nice cove. The cove is not very well protected but it is a pleasant lunch stop.
Offshore Islands
None.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis Zarakas, probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Grocery Stores
There is small and very modest food store.
Eateries
There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in I Avra.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
Bus or taxi to Monemvasia and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675.
References & Publications
See Greece.
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
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos 06:40, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
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