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Pylos (Port of Entry)

GPS: 36°54.9′N, 21°41.6′E

Chart of Navarino Bay
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Background

Pylos (Πύλος ) or Pilos or Navarino or Neokastro is a fairly modern town located in the deep bay of Navarino where there was a very famous naval battle of the British, French, and Russians against the Ottomans in 1827. This battle devastated the Ottoman fleet and led to Greek independence since the Turkish-Egyptian troops were totally cut-off and at the mercy of the Greek rebels.

Modern Pylos is at the S of of Navarino bay but the the famous Pylos, the capital of Nestor, the Homeric hero, was located to the N of the bay.

Charts

BA 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi

Imray-Tetra G15 Southern Peloponnisos

NIMA 54301 Kalamai and Approaches

Greek 212 Othonoi I. to Amvrakikos Gulf

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Greek Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 83, & 86

Weather

Local weather conditions?

Approach and Navigation

Danger: The only safe way of entering the bay of Navarino is from the S of the long island Sfaktiria.

Check-in facilities

There are anchoring several possibilities within the bay: In the "marina", the commercial harbor, and anchoring off in N of the bay.

Yachts entering Greece for the first time or checking out, should report to the Coast Guard (Limenarchio). They will direct them, if appropriate, to Customs, and Passport Police. All are nearby in the commercial harbor. Procedures here are lax.--Istioploos 14:32, 5 June 2008 (MDT)

The Main Square in Pylos
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Ports and Popular Stops

Chart of Pylos Commercial Harbor
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Pylos Marina
Commercial Harbor -The commercial harbor of Pylos 36°54.9′N, 21°41.6′E, is not only crowded with commercial vessels but it has a very uncomfortable swell. It is to be avoided.

Anchorages

There are several places one can anchor at the N end of the bay. The shelter is good but anchoring can present problems.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Tourism & things to do ashore

The most important place here is to visit the excavation site of Nestor's Palace in Englianos. The ongoing excavation is described in detail in the excavation reports in The Pylos Regional Archaeological Project. In the early stages of this excavation by the American archaeologist C.W. Blegen many clay tablets were found. These tablets were written in a script (also found in Crete and other Mycenaean sites) that was labeled "linear B". The script was deciphered by the brilliant work of Michael Ventris and John Chadwick and was found to be the earliest form of Greek. Many of the findings from the excavation are in the the Pylos Museum in the town.

A nice walk from the town is Neokastro, the Ottoman castle of Pylos. It is fairly large and well preserved. Within the castle there is an interesting historical and folkloric exhibit. Well worth a visit.

Gallery
ronze Statuette in Pylos Museum Click for larger view	Neocastro Click for larger view

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel - A mini tanker delivers to the marina. Call +30 2723 22 107
Water - There is a faucet near the marina entrance, but not very convenient. There is also an outlet at the commercial harbor (call +30 2723 22 127)
Electricity - N/A

Laundry

The dry cleaner uphill from the NW corner of the square does laundry but they take at least one day.

Grocery & Supply Stores

There is a small supermarket at the main square.

Eateries

Good food at 1930 and O Koúkos

Internet/WiFi

N/A

Motorbike & Car Rentals

No motorbikes are to be rented
Cars near the Miramare hotel, ask for Mr. Nikos Houmas

Marine Stores & Facilities

There is a small chandlery, Fortis, next to the super market in the main square. They also carry Camping Gaz.

Repairs

Only for the outboard.

Transportation

There are regular buses to Kalamata from where one can fly to Athens.

References & Publications

See Greece.

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

Pylos (Wikipedia)
Nestor's Palace

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

June 2001 --Istioploos 15:10, 5 June 2008 (MDT)

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