Porto Heli
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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
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– anchorage ||Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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
Porto Heli Harbor
There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli. There are 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
Warning: The E channel between Chinítsa and Peloponnese is very shallow.
Ververoudha Bay
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | On the quay (not every spot) |
| Electricity | On the quay (lots of dangerous extensions & not every spot) |
| Toilets | No. |
| Showers | No. |
| 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 and decent 4G 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
- Porto Heli at the Wikipedia
- Porto Heli at the Wikivoyage
References
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Porto Heli and this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- May 2019 - Connorl
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