Maronia

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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

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Islands

None.

Navigation

The approaches to Maronia are straight forward.

Berthing

Maronia Harbor

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

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 nM 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

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.

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)

Links

• Maronia (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Greece.

Comments

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

• June 2002 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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