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==Porto Koufo==
==Porto Koufo==
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[[Image:Greece_Porto_Koufo_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Porto Koufo - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=39.966667&lon=23.92&scale=300000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
 
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Koufo 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.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Koufo 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.
It provides an excellent shelter although there can be occasionally violent gusts when a S wind blows strong.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
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[[Image:Greece_Porto_Koufo_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Porto Koufo<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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* Imray-Tetra G2 Aegean Sea (North)
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* NIMA 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
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* Greek 31 North  Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
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===Radio Nets===
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; BA
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: 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
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; Imray-Tetra
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: G2 Aegean Sea (North)
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; NIMA
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: 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
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; Greek
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: 31 North  Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Local Weather==
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
[[Image:Greece_Portokoufo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Porto Koufo from the E<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Portokoufo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Porto Koufo from the E<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
The approach to Porto Koufo is straightforward, the fairly narrow entrance is well marked with green and red lights.
The approach to Porto Koufo is straightforward, the fairly narrow entrance is well marked with green and red lights.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==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.
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.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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[[Image:Greece_Portokoufo9.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Pier at  Porto Koufo<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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None.  
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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.  
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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* Fuel - On the pier
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None.
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* Water - On the pier
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* Electricity - N/A
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===Laundry===
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==Anchorages==
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None.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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====Marine Stores====
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None.
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====Repairs/Yards====
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None.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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: On the pier
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; Water
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: On the pier
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; Electricity
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: N/A (Not Available)
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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[[Image:Greece_Portokoufo9.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Pier at  Porto Koufo<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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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===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Internet/WiFi===
===Internet/WiFi===
None.
None.
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===Laundry===
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
 
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None.
 
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===Repairs===
 
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N/A.
 
===Garbage Disposal===
===Garbage Disposal===
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Busses to [[Thessaloniki]].  
Busses to [[Thessaloniki]].  
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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===References & Publications===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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See [[Greece]].
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Koufo Porto Koufo] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Koufo Porto Koufo] (Wikipedia)
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* Summer 1992 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 21:52, 26 November 2008 (UTC)
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* Summer 1992 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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Revision as of 03:25, 5 January 2010

Contents

Porto Koufo

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
World icon.png
 39°58′N, 23°55.2′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet

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

Chart of Porto Koufo
Click for larger view
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

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Porto Koufo from the E
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.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

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)

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The Pier at Porto Koufo
Click for larger view

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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