Lavrio Harbor

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Lavrio Harbor (Port of Entry)

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37°42.8′N, 24°03.5′E
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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

Radio Nets

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

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 (for Customs and Immigration)

Lavrio is a Greek port of entry/exit.

Berthing Options

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'

There are mooring lines and you should not anchor.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Offshore Islands

  • Makronisos
  • Kea

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

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.

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.

Laundry

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

  • 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

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