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Revision as of 20:33, 28 April 2016

WorldMediterraneanAegean SeaGreeceEast PeloponnesePorto Heli
Porto Heli
37°19.05′N, 23°8.32′E Chart icon.png
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Chart of Porto Heli Area

Porto Heli or Porto Kheli (Πόρτοχέλι) is one of the most secure all weather anchorages in the Aegean. Many yachts winter here.

Charts

BA
1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra
G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
NIMA
54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
Greek
414 Poros mechri Monemvasia

Communication

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Islands

Navigation

Danger: When approaching Porto Heli from the E watch out for the underwater rocks off Cape Aimilianos, they are not always visible. Keep a respectful distance from the mainland.

Berthing Options

Chart of Porto Heli Harbor

There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli Template:Coord legacy. There are several mooring options:

  1. Anchor off (the favorite for most cruisers)
  2. Anchor in the harbor or in several small coves
  3. Anchor and moor stern-to the quay
  4. Use one of the laid moorings (ask at the Express Marine Service +30 27540 53583). The bottom is mud and holds very well.
he Quay of Porto Heli

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Chinítsa

Chinítsa/wiki/Porto_Heli#Chin.C3.ADtsa
Anchorage icon Chinítsa [[Porto Heli#Chinítsa|Chinítsa]] 37°18.26′N, 23°08.53′E
Chinítsa or Khinitsa (Χηνίτσα) is a small island SE of Porto Kheli. There are several anchoring possibilities here. The water is very clean.

Warning: The E channel between Chinítsa and Peloponnese is very shallow.

Ververoudha Bay

Ververoudha Bay/wiki/Porto_Heli#Ververoudha_Bay
Anchorage icon Ververoudha Bay [[Porto Heli#Ververoudha Bay|Ververoudha Bay]] 37°20.4′N, 23°07.1′E
This is an attractive bay W of Porto Heli.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

There is a very well stocked chandlery next to the AB food store.

Repairs/Yards

Some repairs at Frank's Yacht Service +30 27540 52380.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
There is a fuel station with a dinghy dock, you have ti carry cans. They also deliver to the quay with a mini-tank
Water
On the quay
Electricity
On the quay (lots of dangerous extensions)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

LOn the S. of the Porto Heli bay is the excavation site of the ancient city of Halieis.

Grocery & Supply Stores

The AB super market, right next to the fuel station, has everything.

Eateries

  • Excellent sea food at Papádias
  • Very good mezedes at Alati ke Piperi
  • International food in Rótas
  • Grilled chicken at Moriás (near the AB food store)
  • Good pizza at the Artissimo

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

Behind the square.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

There are many agencies.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbor.

Transportation

There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both Spetses and Porto Heli.

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)

Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

Comments

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