Lavrio Harbor

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-	==Lavrio Harbor (Port of Entry)==	+	{{IsPartOf|Mediterranean|Aegean Sea|Greece|Saronikos Gulf|Attika Coast}}
-	GPS: {{Coord|37|42.38|N|24|04|E|}}	+	{{TOC block}}
-	[[Image:Greece_Lavrio_h_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Lavrio Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+
-	===Background===	+	{{Infobox | lat=37.70967| lon=24.06033
-	Historic details, etc.	+	| zoom= 15
		+	| chartlet= y
		+	| portofentry= y
		+	| image= Greece_Lavrio_h_S.jpg
		+	| imagetext= Satellite View of Lavrio Harbor
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		+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurion Lavrio] or Laurio (Λαύριο) is a large commercial and fishing harbor. Within the harbor there is a section reserved for yachts. Several charter companies operate from here. They all have their own reserved area within the yacht section. So, there are few berths available for visiting yachts.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	Lavrio has a long history as a mining town. Its silver mines were source of wealth to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_Athens Classical Athens]. Through out the 20th century and up to today there are lead.
-	===Charts===	+	==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	; BA
-	*	+	: 1031 Akra Yerakas to Nísos Kéa
-	*	+	: 1554 Nótios Evoïkós
		+	: 2682 Kólpos  Patalion to Nísos Nísiros
		+	; Imray-Tetra
		+	: G141 Saronikos Kólpos
		+	: G26 Nisos Evvoia
		+	; Greek
		+	: 41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis
		+	: 413 Saronikos Kolpos
-	===Radio Nets===	+	==Weather==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	''See [[Aegean Sea#Weather and Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+	==Passages==
-	*	+	* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]
		+	* [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades]]
-	===Weather===	+	==Islands==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	* Makronisos
		+	* [[Kea]]
-	===Approach and Navigation===	+	==Communication==
-	Details?	+	* Port - VHF channel 06
		+	* Coast Guard -  VHF channel 12
		+	* Olympia Radio - HF channel 27
-	===Check-in facilities===	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.	+
-	===Ports and Popular Stops===	+	==Navigation==
-	*	+	The approaches to Lavrio are straight forward.
-	*	+
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-	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===	+	{{Caution}}This is an area of heavy commercial traffic. Use caution and monitor VHF channel 16.
-	* [[Lavrio Olympic Marine]]	+
-	===Anchorages===	+	==Entrance==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	[[Lavrio Harbor|Lavrio]] is a Greek port of entry/exit.
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-	===Offshore Islands===	+	''For entrance details see [[Greece#Entrance| Greece]]''.
-	List Islands	+
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-	===Routes/Passages To/From===	+	==Berthing==
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+	If you find an empty berth in the yacht section that is not part of a charterer concession, take it, otherwise ask any of the charter companies if you can temporarily use one of their berths.
-	===Tourism & things to do ashore===	+	Visiting yachts are angrily whistled and shouted at should they attempt to moor up in the charter company areas.  A floating pontoon, at the end of the concrete jetty separating the yachts and fishing vessels, has both water and electricity, is available at a moderate charge of about 18 euro a day, operated by the 'port authorities'. However, if you had made previous arrangements with a chartering company, you can use one of their berths. For the latest info, check with [http://www.oll.gr Lavrio Port Authority].
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+
-	*	+
-	===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===	+	{{Note}}There are mooring lines and you should not anchor.
-	*	+
-	===Laundry===	+	{{hgallery|
-	*	+	{{himage|Greece_Lavrio1.jpg|The Yacht section in Lavrio Harbor}}
-	*	+	{{himage|Greece_Lavrio2.jpg}}
		+	}}
-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	*	+	* [[Lavrio Olympic Marine]] is about 2 nM south
-	*	+
-	===Eateries===	+	==Anchorages==
		+	{{green|List details of all safe anchorages in the area.}}
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-	===Internet/WiFi===
-	Available?
-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	==Amenities==
-	*	+	{{tlist
-	===Marine Stores & Facilities===	+	|header|Facilities
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+
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-	===Repairs===	+	|Water| On the charter boat area, ask for a connection
-	*	+	|Electricity| On the charter boat area, ask for a connection
		+	|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Showers| N/A (Not Available).
		+	|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Garbage| There are bins around the harbor
		+
		+	|header|Supplies
		+	|Fuel| Delivery from a mini-tank can be arranged (telephone number is posted)
		+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers|
		+	* ''Nautilus'', in [[Lavrio_Olympic_Marine|Olympic Marine]]
		+	* Marine Shop, by the harbor
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		+	|header|Services
		+	|Repairs|
		+	* [http://www.amz-yachting.ch AMZ Yachting] is a swiss company, makes any repairs on boats, specialized on yacht electrics and electronics (tel. +30 694 3136 694)
		+	* [[Lavrio Olympic Marine]], about 2 nM south, has extensive repair facilities.
		+	* [http://www.karatzisails.gr Karatzi Sail maker] Bimini, Sprayhood and Sailmaker (tel. +30 22920 26754)
-	===Transportation===	+	|Internet| In internet cafés in the town
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	|Mobile connectivity| Strong 4G signal
-	*	+	|Vehicle rentals| Several agencies
		+	}}
-	===References & Publications===	+	==Provisioning==
-	See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].	+	There are many supermarkets and other stores in the town.
-	===Cruiser's Friends===	+	==Eating out==
		+	There are many restaurants in the town, including one right over the yacht section.
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		+	====Transportation====
		+	The Athens airport is about 20 km and Athens 60 km. [[Attika_Coast#Sounio_2|Sounio]] is about 10 km. Taxis are available.
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		+	==Tourism==
		+	The town of Lavrio is an industrial town, yet it does not lack a certain charm. A visit to [[Attika_Coast#Sounio_2|Sounio]] is recommended.
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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.
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-	===Forum Discussions===	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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		+	==Links==
		+	* {{Wikipedia|Laurium|Lavrio}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage|Lavrio|Lavrio}}
		+	* {{Wikipedia|Sounion|Sounio}}
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-	===External Links===	+	==References==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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-	*	+	{{Comments}}
		+	* I came here at the request of Olympic Marina, who insisted I had to book in at the harbour first.  It made little difference as no one came to the boat, and when I approached the port police, they seemed perplexed at my being there, finally filling out a crew list for me.
		+	*: There's enough to see in Lavrio, but found it was rather expensive- breakfast deals typically costing 10 Euro.  It's a little run down and a lot of the shops are empty. --[[user:BenPikeUK|BenPikeUK]] June 2013
		+	*::The Marina didn't ask us to do that in 2017. -- [[User:Thomaskoll|Thomaskoll]]
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-	===Personal Notes===	+	{{Verified by}}
-	Personal experiences?	+	* June 2009 {{Istioploos2}}
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Latest revision as of 12:00, 15 August 2018

Lavrio or Laurio (Λαύριο) is a large commercial and fishing harbor. Within the harbor there is a section reserved for yachts. Several charter companies operate from here. They all have their own reserved area within the yacht section. So, there are few berths available for visiting yachts.

Lavrio has a long history as a mining town. Its silver mines were source of wealth to Classical Athens. Through out the 20th century and up to today there are lead.

Charts

BA

1031 Akra Yerakas to Nísos Kéa

1554 Nótios Evoïkós

2682 Kólpos Patalion to Nísos Nísiros

Imray-Tetra

G141 Saronikos Kólpos

G26 Nisos Evvoia

Greek

41 Cavos Maleas to Cavos Kimis

413 Saronikos Kolpos

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Passages

• Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi
• Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades

Islands

• Makronisos
• Kea

Communication

• Port - VHF channel 06
• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
• Olympia Radio - HF channel 27

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The approaches to Lavrio are straight forward.

Caution: This is an area of heavy commercial traffic. Use caution and monitor VHF channel 16.

Entrance

Lavrio is a Greek port of entry/exit.

For entrance details see Greece.

Berthing

If you find an empty berth in the yacht section that is not part of a charterer concession, take it, otherwise ask any of the charter companies if you can temporarily use one of their berths.

Visiting yachts are angrily whistled and shouted at should they attempt to moor up in the charter company areas. A floating pontoon, at the end of the concrete jetty separating the yachts and fishing vessels, has both water and electricity, is available at a moderate charge of about 18 euro a day, operated by the 'port authorities'. However, if you had made previous arrangements with a chartering company, you can use one of their berths. For the latest info, check with Lavrio Port Authority.

Note: There are mooring lines and you should not anchor.

The Yacht section in Lavrio Harbor

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Lavrio Olympic Marine is about 2 nM south

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	On the charter boat area, ask for a connection
Electricity	On the charter boat area, ask for a connection
Toilets	?
Showers	N/A (Not Available).
Laundry	?
Garbage	There are bins around the harbor
Supplies
Fuel	Delivery from a mini-tank can be arranged (telephone number is posted)
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	Nautilus, in Olympic Marine Marine Shop, by the harbor
Services
Repairs	AMZ Yachting is a swiss company, makes any repairs on boats, specialized on yacht electrics and electronics (tel. +30 694 3136 694) Lavrio Olympic Marine, about 2 nM south, has extensive repair facilities. Karatzi Sail maker Bimini, Sprayhood and Sailmaker (tel. +30 22920 26754)
Internet	In internet cafés in the town
Mobile connectivity	Strong 4G signal
Vehicle rentals	Several agencies

Provisioning

There are many supermarkets and other stores in the town.

Eating out

There are many restaurants in the town, including one right over the yacht section.

Transportation

The Athens airport is about 20 km and Athens 60 km. Sounio is about 10 km. Taxis are available.

Tourism

The town of Lavrio is an industrial town, yet it does not lack a certain charm. A visit to Sounio is recommended.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Lavrio at the Wikipedia
• Lavrio at the Wikivoyage
• Sounio at the Wikipedia

References

See Greece.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

• I came here at the request of Olympic Marina, who insisted I had to book in at the harbour first. It made little difference as no one came to the boat, and when I approached the port police, they seemed perplexed at my being there, finally filling out a crew list for me.

  There's enough to see in Lavrio, but found it was rather expensive- breakfast deals typically costing 10 Euro. It's a little run down and a lot of the shops are empty. --BenPikeUK June 2013

  The Marina didn't ask us to do that in 2017. -- Thomaskoll

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Lavrio Harbor and this page's details validated:

• June 2009 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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