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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavala Kavala] or Kabala (Καβάλα) with a population of about 63,000 is a large city and an important commercial port in northern Greece. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavala Kavala] or Kabala (Καβάλα) with a population of about 63,000 is a large city and an important commercial port in northern Greece. | ||
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:321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros | :321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros | ||
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2510 223716 | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2510 223716 | ||
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85 | * Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85 | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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- | + | [[Kavala]] is a port of entry in [[Greece]]. | |
- | + | Port Authority (1st floor) and Coast Guards (2nd floor) offices are in the same building located between the Yacht Club and the old fishing harbour. | |
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- | + | ''For entrance details see [[Greece#Entrance| Greece]]''. | |
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- | + | Brand new cement pontoons have been installed in May 2016 in the old fishing harbour and at the Yacht club. Most of the berths are dedicated to local boaters and charters. Mooring with laid lines, alongside or fingers. | |
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- | + | The berths for visiting yachts are located at the Yacht Club corner, first pontoon port side when entering the harbour. Alongside mooring only at this pontoon. | |
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- | + | Daily or short term berths must be paid to Port Police (Coast guards), 2nd floor. As of July 2016, price is a bit more than 1 euro per day for a 11m boat. | |
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- | + | Long term or monthly berths are handled by Port Authority, 1st floor. | |
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- | + | |Water| Metered water is available from distribution boxes located on the pontoons. An electronic key can be obtained at the Port Authority office weekday up from 08:00 to 15:00 or at the Coast Guards office off hours | |
- | + | |Electricity| Metered electricity is available from distribution boxes located on the pontoons. An electronic key can be obtained at the Port Authority office weekday up from 08:00 to 15:00 or at the Coast Guards office off hours | |
- | + | |Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Garbage| There are bins around the harbor | ||
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- | + | |Fuel|A petrol station is located 100m from the Yacht club. No mini tank, must carry cans | |
- | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Chandlers| Ship chandler on the right side of the street going to the Aqueduc (conspicuous) from the fishing harbour. Small but well stocked and they can ordered within 48 hours | ||
- | + | |header|Services | |
- | + | |Repairs| | |
+ | * Boatyard with travelift in Limenas Elevtheron, 6 miles west from Kavala | ||
+ | * Outboards and Diesel engines | ||
+ | *: Ioanis Kaladonis, Mobile 6948 822 509 | ||
- | + | |Internet| | |
- | + | * Free Wifi available from Kavala Port Authority, ask them for a username/password. Quality is average. | |
- | * | + | * Protected Wifi available from one of the many bars/restaurants/lounges along the Yacht club. |
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+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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- | ==== | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | * | + | * Supermarkets (Carrefour, Lidl, ...) |
+ | * Many groceries and small food shops | ||
+ | * Farmer market every Saturday morning till 15:00 50m from the Yacht Club. Attractive prices and lot of choices | ||
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- | + | {{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)}} | |
- | + | ==Transportation== | |
- | + | {{Green|List transportation (local and/or international.)}} | |
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- | == | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | * Castle above the Ottoman old city. Worth a visit. | |
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- | == | + | ==Friends== |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
- | * | + | * Sailors from the Yacht Club and local charters are friendly. Do not hesitate to contact them. |
- | == | + | ==Forums== |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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- | ''See [[Greece#References | + | ''See [[Greece#References|Greece]]''. |
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Latest revision as of 07:48, 21 August 2018
Kavala Port of Entry
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Kavala or Kabala (Καβάλα) with a population of about 63,000 is a large city and an important commercial port in northern Greece.
Charts
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- 54363 Akra Akrathos to Dardanelles and Ayio Oros
- Greek
- 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- 32 Thrakiko Sea
- 321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2510 223716
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
Kavala is a port of entry in Greece.
Port Authority (1st floor) and Coast Guards (2nd floor) offices are in the same building located between the Yacht Club and the old fishing harbour.
For entrance details see Greece.
Berthing
Brand new cement pontoons have been installed in May 2016 in the old fishing harbour and at the Yacht club. Most of the berths are dedicated to local boaters and charters. Mooring with laid lines, alongside or fingers.
The berths for visiting yachts are located at the Yacht Club corner, first pontoon port side when entering the harbour. Alongside mooring only at this pontoon.
Daily or short term berths must be paid to Port Police (Coast guards), 2nd floor. As of July 2016, price is a bit more than 1 euro per day for a 11m boat.
Long term or monthly berths are handled by Port Authority, 1st floor.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Metered water is available from distribution boxes located on the pontoons. An electronic key can be obtained at the Port Authority office weekday up from 08:00 to 15:00 or at the Coast Guards office off hours |
Electricity | Metered electricity is available from distribution boxes located on the pontoons. An electronic key can be obtained at the Port Authority office weekday up from 08:00 to 15:00 or at the Coast Guards office off hours |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbor |
Supplies | |
Fuel | A petrol station is located 100m from the Yacht club. No mini tank, must carry cans |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | Ship chandler on the right side of the street going to the Aqueduc (conspicuous) from the fishing harbour. Small but well stocked and they can ordered within 48 hours |
Services | |
Repairs |
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Internet |
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Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
- Supermarkets (Carrefour, Lidl, ...)
- Many groceries and small food shops
- Farmer market every Saturday morning till 15:00 50m from the Yacht Club. Attractive prices and lot of choices
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
- Castle above the Ottoman old city. Worth a visit.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
- Sailors from the Yacht Club and local charters are friendly. Do not hesitate to contact them.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Greece.
Comments
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- -- Randon
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