Porto Lago
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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. | [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. | ||
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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
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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. | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Club=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Club=== | ||
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''See [[#Berthing Options|above]]''. | ''See [[#Berthing Options|above]]''. | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
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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. | 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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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.
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Charts
- BA
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- Imray-Tetra
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- NIMA
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- 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.
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
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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