Porto Koufo

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Porto Koufo (Πόρτο Κουφό) or Koufo 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 Strimonikos 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

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Islands

None.

Navigation

The approach to Porto Koufo is straightforward, the fairly narrow entrance is well marked with green and red lights.

Berthing Options

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.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None. However, Porto Carras Marina is only few miles north.

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

On the pier

Water

On the pier

Electricity

N/A (Not Available)

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Minimal supplies.

Eateries

There are several tavernas serving very fresh fish.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

?

Garbage Disposal

Trash cans.

Transportation

Busses to Thessaloniki.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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 Koufo (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Greece.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Porto Koufo and this page's details validated:

• Summer 1992 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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