Porto Heli

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Porto Heli

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Chart of Porto Heli Area
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Background

Porto Heli or Porto Kheli (Πόρτοχέλι) [37° 18.9' N 23° 08.2' E] 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

BA 1031 Yerakas to Kea

Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs

NIMA 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.

Greek 4145 Poros mechri Monemvasia

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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

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.

Ports and Popular Stops

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Chart of Porto Heli Harbor
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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.
The Quay of Porto Heli
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Chinítsa

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

This is an attractive bay W of Porto Heli.

Offshore Islands

None.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

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

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • 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)

Laundry

Behind the square.

Grocery 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

Motorbike & Car Rentals

There are many agencies.

Marine Stores & Facilities

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

Repairs

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

Transportation

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

References & Publications

See Greece.

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

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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