Porto Koufo
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Porto Koufo
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Background
Porto Koufo (Πόρτο Κουφό) or Koufo [39° 58' N 23° 55' E] is reputed to be one of the largest natural harbors in Greece. It is a beautiful harbor wooded, and surrounded by red cliffs. A large number of fishing boat and some charter boats operate from here.
It provides an excellent shelter although there can be occasionally violent gusts when a S wind blows strong.
Charts
- BA 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- Greek 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
 Porto Koufo from the E Click for larger view |
 The Pier at Porto Koufo Click for larger view |
The approach to Porto Koufo is straightforward, the fairly narrow entrance is well marked with green and red lights.
Check-in facilities
You can either anchor in about 5 m depth or tie side-to the pier. The bottom is mud and weed with good holding once your anchor penetrates the weed.
Tourism & things to do ashore
On the rocky and steep coastline there are several caves. The one on the SE side of the entrance can be entered with a dinghy.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - On the pier
- Water - On the pier
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
?
Grocery & Supply Stores
Minimal supplies.
Eateries
There are several tavernas serving very fresh fish.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
?
Marine Stores & Facilities
None.
Repairs
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans.
Transportation
Busses to Thessaloniki.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
- Porto Koufo (Wikipedia)
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:
- Summer 1992 --Istioploos 21:52, 26 November 2008 (UTC)
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