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<h2>Gulf of Evia</h2>
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==Gulf of Evia==
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| {{Coord|38|27.7|N|23|35.3|E|}}
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| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=38.440682&ln=23.922729&z=8&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery]
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.37560665780339&lon=23.903785973328905&scale=750000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Evia.jpg|350px]]Chart of Evia - ''Click for larger view''
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|}{{TOCleft}}The Gulf of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euboea Evia], that is the gulf between the large island of Evia and mainland Greece, is not a popular cruising ground. The waters of this gulf tend to be less clear than the Aegean and there is a sizable industrial development along the southern mainland. However, many yachts choose to transit the more protected gulf on their way from the Athens region to the Sporades islands instead of braving the notorious Kafireas Stait with is strong northerly winds.
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: 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
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: 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos
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: 1554 Nótios Evoïkós
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</th><td> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|38|27.7|N|23|35.3|E|}}</span>
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: 1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos
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: G26 Nisos Evvoia
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</th><td> <a href="http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=38.440682&amp;ln=23.922729&amp;z=8&amp;k=0&amp;a=1&amp;tab=2">Photo gallery</a>
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: 54340 Nisos Spetsai to Nisos Vorioi Sporadhes
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: 54348 Vorios Evoikos Kolpos and Notios Evoikos Kolpos
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: 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
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</th><td> <a href="http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.37560665780339&amp;lon=23.903785973328905&amp;scale=750000&amp;zoom=50&amp;type=0&amp;icon=0&amp;width=498&amp;height=498&amp;searchscope=dom&amp;CFID=17583484&amp;CFTOKEN=79232580&amp;scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&amp;latlontype=DMS">Local chartlet</a>
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: 74 Corinth to Skopelos Island
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: 421 Karystos to Naxos
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<td colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;"> <img src="/images/thumb/c/c2/Greece_Evia.jpg/350px-Greece_Evia.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Evia.jpg" _fck_mw_width="350" alt="Greece Evia.jpg" />Chart of Evia - <i>Click for larger view</i>
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==Radio Nets==
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</td></tr></table><span class="fck_mw_template">{{TOCleft}}</span>The Gulf of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euboea">Evia</a>, that is the gulf between the large island of Evia and mainland Greece, is not a popular cruising ground. The waters of this gulf tend to be less clear than the Aegean and there is a sizable industrial development along the southern mainland. However, many yachts choose to transit the more protected gulf on their way from the Athens region to the Sporades islands instead of braving the notorious Kafireas Stait with is strong northerly winds.
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* Goast Guard - VHF channel 12 tel. +30 22210 28888 (Halkis)
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<h2>Charts</h2>
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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</dt><dd> 1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
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</dd><dd> 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos
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</dd><dd> 1554 Nótios Evoïkós
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''See [[Aegean Sea#Weather and Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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</dd><dd> 1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos
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==Approach and Navigation==
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</dt><dd> G26 Nisos Evvoia
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Approached to the gulf are straightforward. The trickiest part is transiting the Euripus Channel with its low bridge and strong tidal current which can reach 6-7 knots.
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</dt><dd> 54340 Nisos Spetsai to Nisos Vorioi Sporadhes
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<p>Approached to the gulf are straightforward. The trickiest part is transiting the Euripus Channel with its low bridge and strong tidal current which can reach 6-7 knots.
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<h2>Berthing Options</h2>
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<p>The major port in the Gulf of Evia is Halkis.
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==Berthing Options==
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The major port in the Gulf of Evia is Halkis.
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<h3>Ports</h3>
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<h4>Halkis</h4>
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===Ports===
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<p><img src="/images/thumb/2/22/Greece_Evia_Halkis_h.jpg/345px-Greece_Evia_Halkis_h.jpg" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Evia Halkis h.jpg" _fck_mw_location="right" _fck_mw_width="345" _fck_mw_type="thumb" alt="" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />
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====Halkis====
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</p><p><img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|38|27.7|N|23|35.3|E|}}</span><br />
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[[Image:Greece_Evia_Halkis_h.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Chart of Halkis Channel - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.463102981176114&lon=23.589374719415016&scale=7500&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalkis">Halkis</a> (Χαλκίς) or Chalkis or Khalkis is the capital of Evia. It is a bustling and fairly pleasant place.
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</p><p>A yacht can wait for the bridge to open moored side-to by the customs house on the SE side of the channel or in the marina (30 27.453N, 023 35.445E) which used to be operated by the Yacht Club but is now run by the local authority. The marina is very welcoming. Alternatively there is also an anchorage area on the south side. On the N side a yacht can either wait moored stern-to the NE town quay or anchor off on the NW side. Take care when mooring alongside to allow for the tide which can be significant.
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|27.7|N|23|35.3|E|}}<br />
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</p><p><font color="red">Warning:</font> The bottom is full of objects where an anchor can get fouled. Use a trip line.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalkis Halkis] (Χαλκίς) or Chalkis or Khalkis is the capital of Evia. It is a bustling and fairly pleasant place.
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<h5>Halkis Bridge</h5>
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A yacht can wait for the bridge to open moored side-to by the customs house on the SE side of the channel. On the N side a yacht can either wait moored stern-to the NE town quay or anchor off on the NW side.
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<p>The bridge spans the 39 m wide <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euripus_Strait">Euripus Channel</a> and carries all the vehicular traffic into and out of Evia. Because of that the powers that be are very reluctant to open the bridge, especially during heavy traffic hours. Anyway, water traffic can only travel through the channel when the tidal stream, which can be as high as 7 knots is at a low point. As a result the bridge is only opened when the current is under 2-3 knots and at night. Boats that want to pass through the channel have to wait, sometimes for 2 days.
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</p><p>You must visit the Coast Guard (<i>Limenarchio</i>) in advance to book a passage through the bridge. They will then contact you on VHF Channel 12 in the evening to check you are ready and to call you to start the transit through the bridge.
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<font color="red">Warning:</font> The bottom is full of objects where an anchor can get fouled. Use a trip line.
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=====Halkis Bridge=====
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The bridge spans the 39 m wide [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euripus_Strait Euripus Channel] and carries all the vehicular traffic into and out of Evia. Because of that the powers that be are very reluctant to open the bridge, especially during heavy traffic hours. Anyway, water traffic can only travel through the channel when the tidal stream, which can be as high as 7 knots is at a low point. As a result the bridge is only opened when the current is under 2-3 knots and at night. Boats that want to pass through the channel have to wait, sometimes for 2 days.
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You must visit the Coast Guard (''Limenarchio'') in advance to book a passage through the bridge. They will then contact you on VHF Channel 12 in the evening to check you are ready and to call you to start the transit through the bridge.
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* 1986 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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<h4>Karistos</h4>
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====Karistos====
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</p><p><img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|38|0.7|N|24|25|E|}}</span><br />
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[[Image:Greece_Evia_Karystos_h.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Chart of Karistos Harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.00030510522106&lon=24.422544470929758&scale=150000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karystos">Karistos</a> or Karystos (Κάρυστος) is a large, mostly commercial, harbor in S Evia. While the harbor is large finding room is another mater all together. Also, the <i>Limenarchio</i> (Coast Guard) is very vigilant and liable to overcharge you.
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</p><p>This is a good place to wait a good weather window when you are going N on the infamous Kafireas Strait.
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|0.7|N|24|25|E|}}<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karystos Karistos] or Karystos (Κάρυστος) is a large, mostly commercial, harbor in S Evia. While the harbor is large finding room is another mater all together. Also, the ''Limenarchio'' (Coast Guard) is very vigilant and liable to overcharge you.
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This is a good place to wait a good weather window when you are going N on the infamous Kafireas Strait.
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The inner basin of the harbor is an excellent all-around shelter. Anchor in the inner basin and moor stern-to. The bottom is mud and it provides good holding.
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With the prevailing during the during the summer ''meltemi'' winds you can anchor off E of the harbor in front of the small fort. Anchor in 6 m depth over sand. Good holding.
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<ul><li> August 2011 --<a href="User:Istioploos">Istioploos</a> <img src="/images/b/bb/Greece_Icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Greece Icon.png" alt="" />
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<font color="red">Caution:</font> There can be violent gusts and katabatic winds into the bay, especially when the N wind is blowing hard.
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<center style="clear: right;"><span class="fck_mw_gallery" _fck_mw_customtag="true" _fck_mw_tagname="gallery" widths="200px" heights="140px" perrow="2">fckLRImage:Evia_Karystos.jpg|The Esplanade in KaristosfckLRImage:Greece_Karistos.jpg|The Fort of Karistos&lt;br /&gt;''Click for larger view''fckLR</span></center>
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* August 2011 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Image:Evia_Karystos.jpg|The Esplanade in Karistos
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Image:Greece_Karistos.jpg|The Fort of Karistos<br />''Click for larger view''
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====Voufalo====
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[[Image:Greece_Evia_Voufalo_h.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Chart of Voufalo - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=38.3&lon=24.116667&scale=150000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]]]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|38|18|N|24|07|E|}}<br />
Voufalo (Βούφαλο) or Bouphalo is a convenient anchorage between Halkis and the S end of Evia. Enter the Creek slowly avoiding the E sand bar and anchor in 5-6 m. There is a hamlet ashore.
Voufalo (Βούφαλο) or Bouphalo is a convenient anchorage between Halkis and the S end of Evia. Enter the Creek slowly avoiding the E sand bar and anchor in 5-6 m. There is a hamlet ashore.
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Kastri is a pleasant anchorage on the Evia side of the Kafireas channel. It is well protected from the <i>meltemi</i> but with strong winds there can develop an uncomfortable swell in the cove, there can also be some rather strong gusts.
 
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====Kastri====
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[[Image:Greece_KastriEvia.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Anchorage of Kastri<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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Kastri is a pleasant anchorage on the Evia side of the Kafireas channel. It is well protected from the ''meltemi'' but with strong winds there can develop an uncomfortable swell in the cove, there can also be some rather strong gusts.
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{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
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Gulf of Evia

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The Gulf of Evia, that is the gulf between the large island of Evia and mainland Greece, is not a popular cruising ground. The waters of this gulf tend to be less clear than the Aegean and there is a sizable industrial development along the southern mainland. However, many yachts choose to transit the more protected gulf on their way from the Athens region to the Sporades islands instead of braving the notorious Kafireas Stait with is strong northerly winds.

Charts

BA
1038 Stenó Sífnou to Stenó Kafiréa
1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos
1554 Nótios Evoïkós
1556 Vórios Evoïkós Kólpos and approaches to Vólos
Imray-Tetra
G26 Nisos Evvoia
NIMA
54340 Nisos Spetsai to Nisos Vorioi Sporadhes
54348 Vorios Evoikos Kolpos and Notios Evoikos Kolpos
Greek
41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
74 Corinth to Skopelos Island
421 Karystos to Naxos

Radio Nets

  • Goast Guard - VHF channel 12 tel. +30 22210 28888 (Halkis)

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approached to the gulf are straightforward. The trickiest part is transiting the Euripus Channel with its low bridge and strong tidal current which can reach 6-7 knots.

Berthing Options

The major port in the Gulf of Evia is Halkis.

Ports

Halkis

Chart of Halkis Channel - Chartlet
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World icon.png 38°27.7′N, 23°35.3′E
Halkis (Χαλκίς) or Chalkis or Khalkis is the capital of Evia. It is a bustling and fairly pleasant place.

A yacht can wait for the bridge to open moored side-to by the customs house on the SE side of the channel. On the N side a yacht can either wait moored stern-to the NE town quay or anchor off on the NW side.

Warning: The bottom is full of objects where an anchor can get fouled. Use a trip line.

Halkis Bridge

The bridge spans the 39 m wide Euripus Channel and carries all the vehicular traffic into and out of Evia. Because of that the powers that be are very reluctant to open the bridge, especially during heavy traffic hours. Anyway, water traffic can only travel through the channel when the tidal stream, which can be as high as 7 knots is at a low point. As a result the bridge is only opened when the current is under 2-3 knots and at night. Boats that want to pass through the channel have to wait, sometimes for 2 days.

You must visit the Coast Guard (Limenarchio) in advance to book a passage through the bridge. They will then contact you on VHF Channel 12 in the evening to check you are ready and to call you to start the transit through the bridge.

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Karistos

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World icon.png 38°0.7′N, 24°25′E
Karistos or Karystos (Κάρυστος) is a large, mostly commercial, harbor in S Evia. While the harbor is large finding room is another mater all together. Also, the Limenarchio (Coast Guard) is very vigilant and liable to overcharge you.

This is a good place to wait a good weather window when you are going N on the infamous Kafireas Strait.

The inner basin of the harbor is an excellent all-around shelter. Anchor in the inner basin and moor stern-to. The bottom is mud and it provides good holding.

With the prevailing during the during the summer meltemi winds you can anchor off E of the harbor in front of the small fort. Anchor in 6 m depth over sand. Good holding.

Caution: There can be violent gusts and katabatic winds into the bay, especially when the N wind is blowing hard.

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The Esplanade in Karistos

The Fort of Karistos
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Voufalo

Chart of Voufalo - Chartlet

World icon.png 38°18′N, 24°07′E
Voufalo (Βούφαλο) or Bouphalo is a convenient anchorage between Halkis and the S end of Evia. Enter the Creek slowly avoiding the E sand bar and anchor in 5-6 m. There is a hamlet ashore.

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Kastri

The Anchorage of Kastri
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World icon.png 37°58.5′N, 24°32.4′E
Kastri is a pleasant anchorage on the Evia side of the Kafireas channel. It is well protected from the meltemi but with strong winds there can develop an uncomfortable swell in the cove, there can also be some rather strong gusts.

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Offshore Islands

Petalii

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Greece PetaliiVasiliko.jpgThe Anchorage of Vasiliko in Petalii - Click for larger view

There are several coves in the small islands of Petalii (Πεταλιοί) near Karistos.

Vasiliko

Vasiliko (Βασιλικό) is well protected from the meltemi and is very pleasant. It is at the southern side of Pelalii. Anchor in sand at about 4.5 m, good holding.

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Ormos Atalantis

Chart of Atalanti Island
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World icon.png 38°40.3′N, 23°05.3′E
The cove is on the SW side of the island Atalanti, about 30 nM NW of Halkis and near the mainland. The island is deserted and it is used as a bird sanctuary. It is a very pleasant anchorage.

You can easily reach by dinghy the small harbor in the mainland, Skala Atalantis, less than a mile from the island.

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Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

Only fishing supplies.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
In Halkis you can get from either a gas station or arrange for a delivery by a truck
In Karistos from gas stations, you will have to carry jerry cans. You may be able to arrange for a delivery by a mini tank
Water
In Halkis on the N town quay
On the quay in Karistos
Electricity
N/A (posts have been installed in Karistos but not operational)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

  • You can have very good seafood on the N town quay of Halkis
  • In Karistos there are many tavernas. Good loukoumades (honey fritters) at Jimmy's and good food at the Marinos
  • Also in Karistos the Gevsiplous (Γευσήπλους) serves an amazing variety of excellent and unusual mezedes (tasty snacks)
  • There is a taverna in Skala Atalantis (see Ormos Atalantis)

Internet/WiFi

In cafés

Laundry

In Halkis and in Karystos

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

There are bins in the ports and in some of the anchorages.

Transportation

  • There are daily busses and trains to Athens from Halkis
  • There are daily ferries from Karistos to Rafina

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.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports, anchorages, and islands in this page.


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