Mourtos and Sivota Islands
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Mourtos & Sivota Islands
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Mourtos is a small village and fishing harbour located on the mainland of Greece opposite the southern part of Corfu. In recent years it has been rather overtaken by tourism and the small harbour is now used as much by yachts as fishing boats, while the quay is a mass of tourist restaurants and bars. In evenings in the season the quay is packed with charter and cruising yachts alike and it can be difficult to find a place. Nearby are the Sivota (or Syvota) islands where there are a number of day time and perhaps overnight anchorages.
Charts
- BA
- 206 Corfu: Channels
- Imray-Tetra
- G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas
- NIMA
- 54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti
- Greek
- 10 Kerkyra
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Coast Guard VHF Channel 12
Weather
- See Ionian Sea Weather
- Also see Ionian Sea Currents & Tides
No obvious hazards though yachtsmen should refer to official charts and pilots for full details.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Mourtos harbour. The southern part of the quay in front of the village is usually available for yachts to moor bow or stern too. Anchors are required. The harbour itself tends to be pretty full.
Anchorages
- Yachts unable to find a place on the quay, or preferring to lie at anchor may find a space to anchor in the channel between the mainland and the closest of the islands. Depths in the centre of the channel are quite deep and some yachts take lines to the shore. Note that between mid morning and early evening this chanel is used by numerous water taxis, small tour boats, and other water craft passing from Mourtos round to the beach developments to the south.
- In suitable weather conditions yachts may also anchor in the small bay to the NW of the harbour.
- There are a number of potential day time and perhaps overnight anchorages among the Sivota Islands for yachtsmen keen to explore.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- It may be possible to have fuel delivered by mini-tanker to the village quay. Check with the locals.
- Water
- Available on the quay. Note that the taps are locked and that you will have to find the keyholder to open the lock for you. There is probably a charge.
- Electricity
- May be available on the quay??
Offshore Islands
See above.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
??
Grocery & Supply Stores
Some small shops including a mini-market on the north side of the harbour.
Eateries
Numerous restaurants, bars and cafes.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
??
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Garbage skips at the roadside 100 metres back from the harbour.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
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
Links to relevant websites.
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:
- July 1988 --Istioploos
- August 2010 --Wayward
Personal Notes
This anchorage used to be an attractive anchorage on the mainland, just of the southern tip of Corfu, but my understanding is that it has been spoiled by heavy concrete development. --Istioploos
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