Ports of NE Peloponnese
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Ports of NE Peloponnese
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Background
The coast of east Peloponnese is beautiful dramatic. The weather here is less severe than in the Cyclades and in the summer the meltemi is more gentle. However, there are only a few anchorages.
Charts
BA 1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp. NIMA 54341 Navplion and Appr Saronic Gulf Greece
Greek 415 Poros mechri Monemvasia
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26, 27, or 28
Approaches in general are straightforward. Details are given for each port.
Ports and Popular Stops
Astros
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Astros (Άστρος) or Astrous [37° 24.9' N 22° 46.1' E] is nice harbor on the NE Peloponnese. The town has grown from a sleepy fishing village into a summer tourist resort, mostly domestic tourism. Overlooking the town there is a large medieval castle and at the end of the S mole there are the ruins some classical buildings.
The harbor offers good protection from the prevailing S winds. Drop the anchor in 5-6 m and go either stern or bows-to the quay. The bottom has mud and weed and the holding is not always good.
Warning: There strong katabatic winds from the mountains in the evenings.
Leonidio
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Leonidio (Λεωνίδιο) or Leonidhion or Plaka (Πλάκα) [37° 08.8' N 22° 53.6' E] is a very pleasant harbor in the E Peloponnese. About a 25 min taxi drive from the harbor there is the spectacular Elona Monastery build on the shear cliffs of the mountain.
The harbor does not offer the best protection from the S winds and can develop an uncomfortable swell. Anchor in 6-8 m and go stern-to the quay. The bottom has rocks and the holding is at places rather poor. The harbor police here is always very eager to inspect your papers. The harbor fees are outrageous for what it offers. In 2007 I paid €10 for no facilities other than the concrete while at proper Greek marina with showers, bathrooms, water, electricity and attendants the fee is €15-20.
Kyparisi
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Kyparísi (Κυπαρίσσι) or Kiparissia [36° 59.1' N 23° 00.3' E] is a spectacular cove on the E Peloponnese surrounded by tall mountains. The shelter here is not always very good but there are several anchoring places to choose from. The holding is not always good.
Yerakas
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Anchorages
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Routes/Passages To/From
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Transportation
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