Porto Heli
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Porto Heli
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 Chart of Porto Heli Area - Click for larger view
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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
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
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
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There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli 37°18.9′N, 23°08.2′E. There several mooring options:
- Anchor off (the favorite for most cruisers)
- Anchor in the harbor or in several small coves
- 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.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
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
37°20.4′N, 23°07.1′E
This is an attractive bay W of Porto Heli.
Offshore Islands and Groups
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)
External Links
- Porto Heli (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos
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