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==Lavrio Harbor (Port of Entry)==
==Lavrio Harbor (Port of Entry)==
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[[Image:Greece_Lavrio_h_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Lavrio Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
 
[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.
[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.
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,  
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,  
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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[[Image:Greece_Lavrio_h_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Lavrio Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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:1031 Akra Yerakas to Nísos Kéa
:1031 Akra Yerakas to Nísos Kéa
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:413 Saronikos Kolpos
:413 Saronikos Kolpos
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Olympia Radio - HF channel 27
* Olympia Radio - HF channel 27
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Aegean Sea#Weather and Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
The approaches to Lavrio are straight forward but,<br/>
The approaches to Lavrio are straight forward but,<br/>
[color=red]Caution:[/color] this is an area of heavy commercial traffic. Use caution and monitor VHF channel 16.  
[color=red]Caution:[/color] this is an area of heavy commercial traffic. Use caution and monitor VHF channel 16.  
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities==
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.
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.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Offshore Islands==
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* [[Lavrio Olympic Marine]] is about 2 nM south
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===Offshore Islands===
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* Makronisos
* Makronisos
* [[Kea]]
* [[Kea]]
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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* [[Lavrio Olympic Marine]] is about 2 nM south
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==Anchorages==
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List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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====Marine Stores====
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A number of stores in the town.
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====Repairs/Yards====
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[[Lavrio Olympic Marine]], about 2 nM south, has extensive repair facilities.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: Delivery from a mini-tank can be arranged (telephone number is posted)
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; Water
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: on the charter boat area, ask for a connection
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; Electricity
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: on the charter boat area, ask for a connection
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
The town of Lavrio is an industrial town, yet it does not lack a certain charm.
The town of Lavrio is an industrial town, yet it does not lack a certain charm.
The Athens airport is about 20 km and Athens 60 km. Sounio is about 10 km.
The Athens airport is about 20 km and Athens 60 km. Sounio is about 10 km.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
 
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* Fuel - Delivery from a mini-tank can be arranged (telephone number is posted)
 
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* Water - on the charter boat area, ask for a connection
 
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* Electricity -  on the charter boat area, ask for a connection
 
===Laundry===
===Laundry===
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Several agencies.
Several agencies.
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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A number of stores in the town.
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There are bins around the harbor.
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===Repairs===
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[[Lavrio Olympic Marine]], about 2 nM south, has extensive repair facilities.
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
The Athens airport is about 20 km and Athens 60 km. Sounio is about 10 km. Taxis are available.
The Athens airport is about 20 km and Athens 60 km. Sounio is about 10 km. Taxis are available.
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]]
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* [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades]]  
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's 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===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurion Lavrio] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurion Lavrio] (Wikipedia)
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
* June 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
* June 2009 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 18:03, 3 November 2009

Contents

Lavrio Harbor (Port of Entry)

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
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37°42.8′N, 24°03.5′E
Photo icon.png
Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
Local chartlet

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

Satellite View of Lavrio Harbor
Click for larger view
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

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to Lavrio are straight forward but,
[color=red]Caution:[/color] this is an area of heavy commercial traffic. Use caution and monitor VHF channel 16.

Check-in facilities

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.

There are mooring lines and you should not anchor.

Offshore Islands

  • Makronisos
  • Kea

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

A number of stores in the town.


Repairs/Yards

Lavrio Olympic Marine, about 2 nM south, has extensive repair facilities.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Delivery from a mini-tank can be arranged (telephone number is posted)
Water
on the charter boat area, ask for a connection
Electricity
on the charter boat area, ask for a connection

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town of Lavrio is an industrial town, yet it does not lack a certain charm.

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

Laundry

Grocery & Supply Stores

There are many supermarkets and other stores in the town.

Eateries

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

Internet/WiFi

In internet cafés in the town.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Several agencies.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbor.

Transportation

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

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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