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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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[[Image:Greece_Maronia_S.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Maronia Harbor<br />''Click for larger view'']]
 
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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''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
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85  
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* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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==Berthing Options==
====Maronia Harbor====  
====Maronia Harbor====  
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[[Image:Greece_Maronia.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Maronia Harbor<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Greece_Maronia.jpg|frame|right|Maronia Harbor]]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|52.6|N|25|30.5|E|}}<br />
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|52.6|N|25|30.5|E|}}<br />
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''.
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<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.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Anchorages==
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===Anchorages===
====Coves E of the Harbor====
====Coves E of the Harbor====
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|52|N|25|35.2|E|}}<br />
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|40|52|N|25|35.2|E|}}<br />
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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]].  
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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]].
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.  
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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====Tourism====
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[[Image:Greece_Maronia2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Archaeological Excavation in Maronia<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Greece_Maronia2.jpg|frame|right|Archaeological Excavation in Maronia]]
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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).
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.  
The delightful village of Modern Maronia is about 4 km uphill from the harbor.  
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Food stores in Modern Maronia is about 4 km uphill from the harbor.   
Food stores in Modern Maronia is about 4 km uphill from the harbor.   
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* Good food at the local tavernas, overlooking the harbor
* 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
* There is aa very attractive looking taverna, shaded by a large plane tree, in the village of Modern Maronia
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Trash cans.
Trash cans.
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==Transportation==
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===Transportation===
Bus to [[Alexandroupolis]] from the village of Modern Maronia.
Bus to [[Alexandroupolis]] from the village of Modern Maronia.
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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See [[Greece]].
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''See [[Greece#References & Publications|Greece]]''.
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Revision as of 04:24, 15 February 2013

Maronia

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 40°52.6′N, 25°30.5′E
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350pxSatellite View of Maronia Harbor - Click for larger view

Contents

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

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5530 41 191
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to Maronia are straight forward.

Berthing Options

Maronia Harbor

Maronia Harbor

World icon.png 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.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Coves E of the Harbor

World icon.png 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.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Archaeological Excavation in Maronia

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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.


Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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


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