Porto Heli

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Porto Heli

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37°18.9′N, 23°08.2′E
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Local chartlet

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

Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.

Charts

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

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and 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.

Check-in facilities

Chart of Porto Heli Harbor
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There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli World icon.png 37°18.9′N, 23°08.2′E. There 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
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Offshore Islands and Groups

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Chinítsa

World icon.png 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

World icon.png 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)

Tourism and 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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

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:

Personal Notes

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