East Peloponnese

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The winds here during the May - October period tend to be from the NE seldom exceeding force 4. During the November -April period they are from the SE often at gale force. But, because of the high mountains, there can be ferocious gusts especially near Maleas.
The winds here during the May - October period tend to be from the NE seldom exceeding force 4. During the November -April period they are from the SE often at gale force. But, because of the high mountains, there can be ferocious gusts especially near Maleas.
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''See also [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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''See also [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.
==Currents & Tides==
==Currents & Tides==

Revision as of 12:02, 19 April 2016

WorldMediterraneanGreeceAegean SeaEast Peloponnese

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around East Peloponnese and the Gulf of Argolis Cruising Guide.

EpidhavrosHydraDokosErmioniSpetsesPorto HeliNafplioAstrosLeonidioKyparisiYerakasMonemvasiaElafonisos
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Satellite View of E Peloponnese - For details click on a name or an area

South Peloponnese or Gulf of Argolis is very popular because of its proximity to Athens and because the summer meletemi winds are milder here than in the Cyclades. The coast of east Peloponnese is beautiful and dramatic. However, there are only a few anchorages.

Navigation Charts

BA
1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra
G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA
54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sporadhes
Greek
414 Poros mechri Monemvasia
415 Ydra to Sikinos

Weather and Winds

The winds here during the May - October period tend to be from the NE seldom exceeding force 4. During the November -April period they are from the SE often at gale force. But, because of the high mountains, there can be ferocious gusts especially near Maleas.

See also Aegean Sea.

Currents & Tides

Both currents and tides are very weak,

Approaches and Navigation

Approaches in general are straightforward. Details are given for each port.

Regional Radio Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 83, 84, or 86

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Ports, Anchorages, and Islands

From N to S.

EpidhavrosEpidhavros/wiki/West_Saronikos Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Hydra Hydra /wiki/Hydra Island icon – island |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
DokosDokos/wiki/Hydra Island icon – island |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Ermioni Ermioni /wiki/Ermioni Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Spetses Spetses /wiki/Spetses Island icon – island |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Porto Heli Porto Heli /wiki/Porto_Heli Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
NafplioNafplio/wiki/Ports_of_NE_Peloponnese Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |
AstrosAstros/wiki/Ports_of_NE_Peloponnese Harbour icon – harbour |
LeonidioLeonidio/wiki/Ports_of_NE_Peloponnese Harbour icon – harbour |
Kyparisi or KyparissiaKyparisi or Kyparissia/wiki/Ports_of_NE_Peloponnese Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Yerakas Yerakas /wiki/Yerakas Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
MonemvasíaMonemvasía/wiki/Monemvasia Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Elafonisos Elafonisos /wiki/Elafonisos Island icon – island |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Cythera Cythera /wiki/Cythera Island icon – island |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Key to symbols: |Island icon – island |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Marina icon – marina |Anchorage icon – anchorage ||

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

References & Publications

See Greece.

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