Porto Lago

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Porto Lago (Πόρτο Λάγγο) is a harbor in the Vistonikos gulf in Thrace. Lake Vistonis is a narrow strip away. This is an area with many water fowl. The port is very commercial but surprisingly not unattractive, save for murky waters which give home to clouds of bloodthirsty mosquitoes.

Charts

BA

1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi

Imray-Tetra

G2 Aegean Sea (North)

NIMA

54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles

54363 Akra Akrathos to Dardanelles Ayio Oros

Greek

31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf

32 Thrakiko Sea

321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros

Radio Nets

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5350 22 222
• Olympia Radio - VHF no signal

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Porto Lago is via a dredged channel in the very shallow Vistonikos gulf, it is best not to be attempted at night, although it is well marked by buoys.

Berthing Options

The large harbor is very well protected and is an all weather shelter. One can anchor off, in 6 m depth with excellent holding in mud, but the port authorities seem to disapprove.

There are two other alternatives: dock side-to the very tall quay to the N, or, if free, use one of the moorings of the yacht club at the SW end of the harbor and visit the port police in the large white building in the center of town to make your presence known.

Warning: There are large numbers of flies and mosquitoes here.

Marinas & Yacht Club

See above.

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Tsoukas Marine (www.tsoukasmarine.gr/) have a large boat storage warehouse, workshop and chandlery, past the church, on the main highway.

Repairs/Yards

Tsoukas Marine provide lift out and storage service, using either a submersible cradle or crane depending on boat size, marine engine services, hull grit blasting/fairing/epoxy treatment/anti-fouling

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

The fuel station on the highway is now closed. The nearest fuel station is approx. 6 km away on the highway to Xanthi. Fuel deliveries can be arranged through Tsoukas Marine who are on the main highway, about 300 meters past the church. They might also offer to get your jerry cans filled at the nearest fuel station.

Water

Free from taps on the quay.

Electricity

Free from connection points on the quay.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The lake is a short walk away across the highway. There is a beautifully sited monastery of Agios Nikolaos on an island in the lake which can be visited via a pedestrian bridge. On the lake are numerous flamingoes, herons, storks, and other birds. The wooded peninsula at the SW corner of the harbour of Porto Lago has a heronry at its end and public access is discouraged.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Limited provision shopping.

Eateries

There is good sea food at the waterfront tavernas

Internet/WiFi

N/A (Not Available).

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

Trash cans.

Transportation

Buses to either Xanthi or Komotini.

Routes/Passages To/From

• N - S Passages in East Aegean

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 Lago (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Greece.

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:

• June 2002 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
• June 2008 --Atheneoflymington 18:57, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

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