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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saronic_Gulf Saronikos Gulf] (Σαρωνικός Κόλπος) or Saronic Gulf is the body of water of Athens and the playground of the Athenians. It is the most crowded area in Greece, full of large ships, fast ferries, motor cruisers, fishing boats, and sailboats. All the marinas are full with long waiting lists. It will be hard for a visiting yacht to find a berth here. | The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saronic_Gulf Saronikos Gulf] (Σαρωνικός Κόλπος) or Saronic Gulf is the body of water of Athens and the playground of the Athenians. It is the most crowded area in Greece, full of large ships, fast ferries, motor cruisers, fishing boats, and sailboats. All the marinas are full with long waiting lists. It will be hard for a visiting yacht to find a berth here. | ||
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On the north of the gulf is the coast of [[Attika Coast|Attika]] (coast of Athens) and to the west and south is the coast of the [[West Saronikos|Peloponnese]]. | On the north of the gulf is the coast of [[Attika Coast|Attika]] (coast of Athens) and to the west and south is the coast of the [[West Saronikos|Peloponnese]]. | ||
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; BA | ; BA | ||
: 1657 Saronikós Kólpos | : 1657 Saronikós Kólpos | ||
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The weather in the gulf is like in the Aegean but less severe than in the [[Cyclades]]. | The weather in the gulf is like in the Aegean but less severe than in the [[Cyclades]]. | ||
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| - | ==Currents & Tides== | + | ====Currents & Tides==== |
Both currents and tides are weak. | Both currents and tides are weak. | ||
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| - | + | * [[Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi]] | |
| + | * [[Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris]] | ||
| + | * [[Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades]] | ||
| + | * [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]] | ||
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | ||
* Weather - VHF channel 86 | * Weather - VHF channel 86 | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Navigation== |
| + | {{Warning}} Crossing the gulf from north to south you have to cross the shipping lanes. Cross them, if possible, vertically. Do monitor your VHF but most large ships, including ones of the Greek Navy, rarely respond to a hail. | ||
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{{dest| Marina Vouliagmenis |m|e}} | {{dest| Marina Vouliagmenis |m|e}} | ||
{{dest| Mikrolimano |m|d}} | {{dest| Mikrolimano |m|d}} | ||
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{{dest| Attika Coast#Sounio |label= Sounio |a}} | {{dest| Attika Coast#Sounio |label= Sounio |a}} | ||
{{dest| Zea Martina |m|e}} | {{dest| Zea Martina |m|e}} | ||
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{{dest| Poros#Aliki Beach |label= Aliki Beach |a}} | {{dest| Poros#Aliki Beach |label= Aliki Beach |a}} | ||
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{{dest| West Saronikos#Kechries |label= Kechries |a}} | {{dest| West Saronikos#Kechries |label= Kechries |a}} | ||
{{dest| West Saronikos#Korfos |label= Korfos |h}} | {{dest| West Saronikos#Korfos |label= Korfos |h}} | ||
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''See individual ports, anchorages, and islands''. | ''See individual ports, anchorages, and islands''. | ||
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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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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:19, 15 August 2018
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Saronikos Gulf.
Sattelite View of the Saronikos Gulf - ''For details click on a name or an area''
The Saronikos Gulf (Σαρωνικός Κόλπος) or Saronic Gulf is the body of water of Athens and the playground of the Athenians. It is the most crowded area in Greece, full of large ships, fast ferries, motor cruisers, fishing boats, and sailboats. All the marinas are full with long waiting lists. It will be hard for a visiting yacht to find a berth here.
On the north of the gulf is the coast of Attika (coast of Athens) and to the west and south is the coast of the Peloponnese.
Charts
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Weather
The weather in the gulf is like in the Aegean but less severe than in the Cyclades.
For details see Aegean Sea.
Currents & Tides
Both currents and tides are weak.
Passages
- Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi
- Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris
- Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades
- Circumnavigating the Peloponnese
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Warning: Crossing the gulf from north to south you have to cross the shipping lanes. Cross them, if possible, vertically. Do monitor your VHF but most large ships, including ones of the Greek Navy, rarely respond to a hail.
Berthing
| Attika Coast | West Saronikos | Other |
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Agios Kosmas Marina |
 – marina | Anavissos |
 – anchorage | Faliro |
– marina | Glyfadha Marinas 1,2, & 3 |
– marina | Glyfadha Marina 4 |
– marina | Kalamaki-Alimos Marina |
– marina | Marina Voulas |
– marina | Sounio |
– anchorage | |
Aliki Beach |
– anchorage | Galatas |
– anchorage | Kechries |
– anchorage | Korfos |
 – harbour | Krasopanayia |
– anchorage | Palea Epidhavros |
– harbour | Vathy |
– harbour | Vidhi Bay |
– anchorage | |
Key to symbols: || 
– island || 
– port of entry || – harbour || – marina || – anchorage || 
– needs data ||
– island || – port of entry || – harbour || – marina || – anchorage || – needs data ||Tourism
See individual ports, anchorages, and islands.
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
- Saronikos Gulf at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Saronikos Gulf and this page's details validated:
- I have moored in most of these places --Istioploos
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