Saronikos Gulf
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Saronikos Gulf Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Saronikos Gulf.
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.
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Weather and Winds
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.
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.
Regional Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Ports, Marinas, Anchorages, and Islands
= Port of entry, 
= Marina, 
= Harbor, 
= Anchorage, 
= Island, 
= Needs data.
| Attika Coast | West Saronikos | Other |
Things to do Ashore
See individual ports, anchorages, and islands.
Routes/Passages To/From
- 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
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
- Saronikos Gulf (Wikepedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Island Group & this page's details validated:
- I have moored in all of these places --Istioploos
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