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| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Lago Porto Lago] (Πόρτο Λάγγο) is a harbor in the Vistonikos gulf in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Thrace Thrace]. Lake Vistonis is a narrow strip away. This is an area with many water | + | {{infobox | lat=41.0005| lon=25.125 |
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Lago Porto Lago] (Πόρτο Λάγγο) is a harbor in the Vistonikos gulf in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Thrace 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== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | ; BA | |
| - | + | : 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi | |
| - | ;BA | + | ; Imray-Tetra |
| - | :1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi | + | : G2 Aegean Sea (North) |
| - | ;Imray-Tetra | + | ; NIMA |
| - | :G2 Aegean Sea (North) | + | : 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles |
| - | ;NIMA | + | : 54363 Akra Akrathos to Dardanelles Ayio Oros |
| - | :54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles | + | ; Greek |
| - | :54363 Akra Akrathos to Dardanelles Ayio Oros | + | : 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf |
| - | ;Greek | + | : 32 Thrakiko Sea |
| - | :31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf | + | : 321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros |
| - | :32 Thrakiko Sea | + | |
| - | :321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros | + | |
| - | == | + | ==Weather== |
| - | '' | + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''. |
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| + | ==Passages== | ||
| + | * [[N - S Passages in East Aegean]] | ||
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| + | ==Communication== | ||
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5350 22 222 | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5350 22 222 | ||
* Olympia Radio - VHF no signal | * Olympia Radio - VHF no signal | ||
| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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| - | == | + | ==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. | 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. | ||
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| - | + | {{image right|Lagos.jpeg |The yacht club moorings at Porto Lago }} | |
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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. | 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. | 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 | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Club=== |
| - | ''See above''. | + | {{image right|Greece_PortoLago1.jpg |Porto Lago near the yachting club }} |
| + | ''See [[#Berthing Options|above]]''. | ||
==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
None. | None. | ||
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| - | + | |Water| Free from taps on the quay | |
| - | + | |Electricity| Free from connection points on the quay | |
| - | + | |Toilets| N/A (Not Available) | |
| + | |Showers| N/A | ||
| + | |Laundry| N/A | ||
| + | |Garbage| Trash cans | ||
| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | + | |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 | |
| + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Chandlers| [http://www.tsoukasmarine.gr/ Tsoukas Marine] have a large boat storage warehouse, workshop and chandlery, past the church, on the main highway | ||
| - | + | |header|Services | |
| - | + | |Repairs| [http://www.tsoukasmarine.gr/ 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 | |
| + | |Internet| N/A | ||
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| N/A | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
| - | + | Limited provision shopping. | |
| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
| - | + | There is good sea food at the waterfront tavernas. | |
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| - | == | + | ==Transportation== |
| - | + | Buses to either Xanthi or Komotini. | |
| - | == | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | + | {{image right|LagoStorks.jpg |Storks abound around Porto Lago }} | |
| + | {{image right|LagoMonastery.jpg |The lake monastery of Agios Nikolaos }} | ||
| - | + | 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. | |
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| - | == | + | ==Friends== |
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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| - | == | + | ==Forums== |
| - | List links to discussion threads on | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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| - | == | + | ==Links== |
| - | * | + | * {{wikipedia|Lagos, Xanthi}} |
| - | * | + | * {{Wikipedia|Lake_Vistonida|Lake Vistonis}} |
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | See [[Greece]]. | + | ''See [[Greece#References|Greece]]''. |
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| - | + | * June 2002 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org Travels with S/Y Thetis] | |
| - | * June 2002 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | + | |
* June 2008 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 18:57, 11 January 2010 (UTC) | * June 2008 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 18:57, 11 January 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:57, 21 August 2018
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 Chart of Porto Lago Region |
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
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 5350 22 222
- Olympia Radio - VHF no signal
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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
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.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | Free from taps on the quay |
| Electricity | Free from connection points on the quay |
| Toilets | N/A (Not Available) |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Trash cans |
| Supplies | |
| 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 |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | Tsoukas Marine have a large boat storage warehouse, workshop and chandlery, past the church, on the main highway |
| Services | |
| Repairs | 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 |
| Internet | N/A |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Limited provision shopping.
Eating out
There is good sea food at the waterfront tavernas.
Transportation
Buses to either Xanthi or Komotini.
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.
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 Lago at the Wikipedia
- Lake Vistonis at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Porto Lago and 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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