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
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5530 41 191
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | N/A (Not Available) |
| Electricity | N/A |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Trash cans |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | N/A |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Food stores in Modern Maronia is about 4 km uphill from the harbor.
Eating out
- 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
Transportation
Bus to Alexandroupolis from the village of Modern Maronia.
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.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Maronia at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
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Verified by
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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