Gulf of Evia
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Gulf of Evia
| Coords: 38°27.7′N, 23°35.3′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos |
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Background
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
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Goast Guard - VHF channel 12 tel. +30 22210 28888 (Halkis)
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.
Check-in facilities
It is advisable to contact the Coast Guard (Limenarchio) in advance to get information about the Halkis Bridge. The information they may give you is not always reliable.
The major port in the Gulf of Evia is Halkis.
Ports and Popular Stops
Halkis
| GPS: 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 BridgeThe bridge spans the 39 m wide Euripus Channel and supports 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. Anyways, 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. Contact the port police (Limenarchio) on VHF channel 12 for the latest information Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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Karistos
GPS: 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.
Caution: There can be violent gusts and katabatic winds into the bay, especially when the N wind is blowing hard.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2009 --Istioploos
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Voufalo
| GPS: 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. Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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Offshore Islands
Ormos Atalantis
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GPS: 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.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1986 --Istioploos 16:27, 20 June 2008 (MDT)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - In Halkis you can get from either a gas station or arrange for a delivery by a truck
- Fuel - In Karistos from gas stations, you will have to carry jerrycans
- Water - In Halkis on the N town quay
- Water - On the quay in Karistos
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
?
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
- There is a taverna in Skala Atalantis (see Ormos Atalantis)
Internet/WiFi
In cafés
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Only fishing supplies.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
- There are daily busses and trains to Athens from Halkis
- There are daily ferries from Karistos to Rafina
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
Links to relevant websites.
- Evia (Wikipedia)
- Halkis (Wikipedia)
- Euripus Channel
- Karistos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
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