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== Maronia == | == Maronia == | ||
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| {{Coord|40|52.6|N|25|30.5|E|}} | | {{Coord|40|52.6|N|25|30.5|E|}} | ||
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| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=40.875606&ln=25.509524&z=1&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery] | | [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=40.875606&ln=25.509524&z=1&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery] | ||
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| [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.876667&lon=25.508333&scale=300000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] | | [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=40.876667&lon=25.508333&scale=300000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maronia Maronia] (Μαρώνεια) is in a delightful peninsula in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Thrace Thrace] between [[Porto Lago]] and [[Alexandroupolis]]. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maronia Maronia] (Μαρώνεια) is in a delightful peninsula in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Thrace Thrace] between [[Porto Lago]] and [[Alexandroupolis]]. | ||
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+ | ==Charts== | ||
+ | [[Image:Greece_Maronia_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Maronia Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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;BA | ;BA | ||
:1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi | :1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi | ||
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:Greek 321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros | :Greek 321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros | ||
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5530 41 191 | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5530 41 191 | ||
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85 | * Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85 | ||
- | ===Approach and Navigation | + | ==Local Weather== |
+ | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
The approaches to Maronia are straight forward. | The approaches to Maronia are straight forward. | ||
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====Maronia Harbor==== | ====Maronia Harbor==== | ||
[[Image:Greece_Maronia.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Maronia Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Greece_Maronia.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Maronia Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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The small harbor of Maronia is a delightful place. There is 4-5 m depth along the W breakwater, inside the harbor, to tie side-to. Good shelter from the ''meltemi''. | The small harbor of Maronia is a delightful place. There is 4-5 m depth along the W breakwater, inside the harbor, to tie side-to. Good shelter from the ''meltemi''. | ||
<font color="red">Danger:</font> The foundations of the ancient harbor are just below the surface right in the middle of the port and E of the breakwater. | <font color="red">Danger:</font> The foundations of the ancient harbor are just below the surface right in the middle of the port and E of the breakwater. | ||
- | === | + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== |
+ | None. | ||
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+ | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
+ | None. | ||
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+ | ==Anchorages== | ||
====Coves E of the Harbor==== | ====Coves E of the Harbor==== | ||
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There are some nice coves W of the Maronia Peninsula. We spend the night in one at 6 m depth and were reasonably well sheltered from the ''meltemi'' although there was some swell. On our way E we saw another cove about 1 M further towards [[Alexandroupolis]]. | There are some nice coves W of the Maronia Peninsula. We spend the night in one at 6 m depth and were reasonably well sheltered from the ''meltemi'' although there was some swell. On our way E we saw another cove about 1 M further towards [[Alexandroupolis]]. | ||
- | === | + | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
- | + | ====Marine Stores==== | |
- | + | None. | |
- | + | ====Repairs/Yards==== | |
+ | None. | ||
- | ===Fuel, Water, & Electricity=== | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
- | N/A | + | ; Fuel |
+ | : N/A (Not Available) | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : N/A | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : N/A | ||
- | === | + | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== |
- | + | ===Tourism=== | |
+ | [[Image:Greece_Maronia2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Archaeological Excavation in Maronia<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
+ | There are several excavated sites within easy walking distance from the harbor. The Ancient Theater is about 3 km away and Mesimvria about 6 km of very rough dirt road (easier to visit from the sea in settled weather). | ||
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+ | The delightful village of Modern Maronia is about 4 km uphill from the harbor. | ||
===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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N/A. | N/A. | ||
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N/A. | N/A. | ||
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N/A. | N/A. | ||
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Trash cans. | Trash cans. | ||
- | + | ==Transportation== | |
Bus to [[Alexandroupolis]] from the village of Modern Maronia. | Bus to [[Alexandroupolis]] from the village of Modern Maronia. | ||
- | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | |
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
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- | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
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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== | |
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== | |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maronia Maronia] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maronia Maronia] (Wikipedia) | ||
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- | === | + | ==References & Publications== |
- | + | See [[Greece]]. | |
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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 2002 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * June 2002 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
+ | Personal experiences? | ||
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Revision as of 21:25, 1 December 2009
Maronia
(Click links for more information) | |
| 40°52.6′N, 25°30.5′E |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Maronia (Μαρώνεια) is in a delightful peninsula in Thrace between Porto Lago and Alexandroupolis.
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
- Greek 32 Thrakiko Sea
- Greek 321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5530 41 191
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
The approaches to Maronia are straight forward.
Check-in facilities
Maronia Harbor
40°52.6′N, 25°30.5′E
The small harbor of Maronia is a delightful place. There is 4-5 m depth along the W breakwater, inside the harbor, to tie side-to. Good shelter from the meltemi.
Danger: The foundations of the ancient harbor are just below the surface right in the middle of the port and E of the breakwater.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Coves E of the Harbor
40°52′N, 25°35.2′E
There are some nice coves W of the Maronia Peninsula. We spend the night in one at 6 m depth and were reasonably well sheltered from the meltemi although there was some swell. On our way E we saw another cove about 1 M further towards Alexandroupolis.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There are several excavated sites within easy walking distance from the harbor. The Ancient Theater is about 3 km away and Mesimvria about 6 km of very rough dirt road (easier to visit from the sea in settled weather).
The delightful village of Modern Maronia is about 4 km uphill from the harbor.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Food stores in Modern Maronia is about 4 km uphill from the harbor.
Eateries
- Good food at the local tavernas, overlooking the harbor
- There is aa very attractive looking taverna, shaded by a large plane tree, in the village of Modern Maronia
Internet/WiFi
N/A.
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans.
Transportation
Bus to Alexandroupolis from the village of Modern Maronia.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
- Maronia (Wikipedia)
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:
- June 2002 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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