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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Heli Porto Heli] or Porto Kheli (Πόρτοχέλι) is one of the most secure all weather anchorages in the Aegean. Many yachts winter here.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Heli Porto Heli] or Porto Kheli (Πορτοχέλι) is one of the most secure all weather anchorages in the Aegean. Many yachts winter here.
==Charts==
==Charts==
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: 414 Poros mechri Monemvasia
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==Radio Nets==
 
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
 
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* Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28
 
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
 
==Weather==
==Weather==
''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.
''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Passages==
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* [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]]
==Islands==
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* [[Spetses]]
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==Approach and Navigation==
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* {{dest| Spetses |e|h|a}}
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==Communication==
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
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* Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==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.
{{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.
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==Berthing Options==
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==Berthing==
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{{Image right|Greece_PortoHeli_h.jpg |Chart of Porto Heli Harbor  }}
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There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli {{Coord legacy|37|18.9|N|23|8.2|E|}}. There are several mooring options:
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There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli. There are several mooring options:
# Anchor off (the favorite for most cruisers)
# Anchor off (the favorite for most cruisers)
# Anchor in the harbor or in several small coves
# Anchor in the harbor or in several small coves
# Anchor and moor stern-to the quay
# Anchor and moor stern-to the quay
# Use one of the laid moorings (ask at the ''Express Marine Service'' +30 27540 53583). The bottom is mud and holds very well.
# Use one of the laid moorings (ask at the ''Express Marine Service'' +30 27540 53583). The bottom is mud and holds very well.
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{{Image right|PortoHeli.jpg |he Quay of Porto Heli  }}
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{{Image right|PortoHeli.jpg |The Quay of Porto Heli  }}
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
None.
None.
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
{{Poi |37|18.26|N|23|08.53|E| | type= anchorage| name= Chinítsa
{{Poi |37|18.26|N|23|08.53|E| | type= anchorage| name= Chinítsa
| text= Chinítsa or Khinitsa (Χηνίτσα) is a small island SE of Porto Kheli. There are several anchoring possibilities here. The water is very clean. }}
| text= Chinítsa or Khinitsa (Χηνίτσα) is a small island SE of Porto Kheli. There are several anchoring possibilities here. The water is very clean. }}
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| text= This is an attractive bay W of Porto Heli. }}
| text= This is an attractive bay W of Porto Heli. }}
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
 
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====Marine Stores====
 
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There is a very well stocked chandlery next to the ''AB'' food store.
 
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====Repairs/Yards====
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==Amenities==
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Some repairs at ''Frank's Yacht Service'' +30 27540 52380.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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: There is a fuel station with a dinghy dock, you have ti carry cans. They also deliver to the quay with a mini-tank
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: On the quay
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: On the quay (lots of dangerous extensions)
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==Things to do Ashore==
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|Water| On the quay
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====Tourism====
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|Electricity| On the quay (lots of dangerous extensions)
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LOn the S. of the Porto Heli bay is the excavation site of the ancient city of [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2411 Halieis].
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|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Laundry| Behind the square
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|Garbage| There are bins around the harbor
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|header|Supplies
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|Fuel| There is a fuel station with a dinghy dock, you have to carry cans. They also deliver to the quay with a mini-tank
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|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Chandlers| There is a very well stocked chandlery next to the ''AB'' food store
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|header|Services
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|Repairs| Some repairs at ''Frank's Yacht Service'' +30 27540 52380
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|Internet| In internet cafés
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|Mobile connectivity| Strong 3G signal
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|Vehicle rentals| There are many agencies
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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==Provisioning==
The ''AB'' super market, right next to the fuel station, has everything.
The ''AB'' super market, right next to the fuel station, has everything.
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====Eateries====
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==Eating out==
* Excellent sea food at ''Papádias''
* Excellent sea food at ''Papádias''
* Very good ''mezedes'' at ''Alati ke Piperi''
* Very good ''mezedes'' at ''Alati ke Piperi''
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* Good pizza at the ''Artissimo''
* Good pizza at the ''Artissimo''
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====Internet/WiFi====
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==Transportation==
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In Internet cafés.
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====Laundry====
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Behind the square.
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There are many agencies.
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====Garbage Disposal====
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There are bins around the harbor.
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====Transportation====
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There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both [[Spetses]] and Porto Heli.
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both [[Spetses]] and Porto Heli.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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* [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]]
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====Tourism====
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On the S. of the Porto Heli bay is the excavation site of the ancient city of [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2411 Halieis].
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Forums==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Heli Porto Heli] (Wikipedia)
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==References & Publications==
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==References==
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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Revision as of 12:13, 15 August 2018

WorldMediterraneanAegean SeaGreeceEast PeloponnesePorto Heli
Porto Heli
37°19.017'N, 023°08.578'E Chart icon.png
lat=37.31695 | lon=23.14296 | zoom=14 | y
Greece PortoHeli r.jpg
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Chart of Porto Heli Area

Porto Heli or Porto Kheli (Πορτοχέλι) 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

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Passages

Islands

Key to symbols: |Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage ||
  • Spetses Spetses /wiki/Spetses Port of entry icon – port of entry |Harbour icon – harbour |Anchorage icon – anchorage |

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

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

Chart of Porto Heli Harbo

Porto Heli Harbor

Porto Heli Harbor/wiki/Porto_Heli#Porto_Heli_Harbor
Harbour icon Porto Heli Harbor [[Porto Heli#Porto Heli Harbor|Porto Heli Harbor]] 37°19.377'N, 023°08.864'E

There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli. 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.
The 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.


Amenities

Facilities
Water On the quay
Electricity On the quay (lots of dangerous extensions)
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry Behind the square
Garbage There are bins around the harbor
Supplies
Fuel There is a fuel station with a dinghy dock, you have to carry cans. They also deliver to the quay with a mini-tank
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers There is a very well stocked chandlery next to the AB food store
Services
Repairs Some repairs at Frank's Yacht Service +30 27540 52380
Internet In internet cafés
Mobile connectivity Strong 3G signal
Vehicle rentals There are many agencies

Provisioning

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

Eating out

  • 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

Transportation

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

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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

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

References

See Greece.

Comments

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