South Peloponnese

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	36°45.58′N, 22°34.1′E
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	37°1.13′N, 22°07.27′E
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	The Marina of Kalamata

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South Peloponnese Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around South Peloponnese.

Satellite View of Southern Peloponnese - Click for larger view

1 South Peloponnese Cruising Guide
2 Charts
- 2.1 Radio Nets
- 2.2 Weather
3 Approach and Navigation
4 Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
5 Ports, Anchorages, and Islands
6 Yacht Repairs and Services
7 Things to do ashore
8 Routes/Passages To/From
9 Cruiser's Friends
10 Forum Discussions
11 External Links
12 References & Publications
13 Personal Notes
- 13.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
14 Contributors to this page
15 Cruising Wiki Navigation

The coast of southern Peloponnese is not usually visited by cruising yachts unless they are in transit either moving east to the Aegean or west on their way back. Yet, it is a beautiful coast with many interesting anchorages.

The coast is dominated by the three peninsulas: Messinia dominated by Mount Taygetos, Mani ending into the capes Cavo Grosso and Tainaron, and finally the easternmost Cape Maleas.

Messinia was occupied by theVenetians who built two famous castles: Methoni and Koroni while within its gulf there is the city and harbor of Kalamata.

Mani has a history of being a nest of pirates and during the 400 years of Ottoman occupation was never really subjugated. It played a pivotal role during the Greek War of Independence in 1821. On the west side of the peninsula there is one of the largest caves in Greece the Cave of Dyros.

Inland of the Gulf of Laconia between Mani Mani and Cape Maleas is the city of Sparta and the nearby ghost Byzantine town of Mystras.

Charts

BA: 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi; 682 Gulf of Kalamata; 1030 South-west entrance channels to the Aegean sea; 1685 Nisís Venetico to Nísos Spétsai including the channels between Akra Malléas and Kríti Yerakas
Imray-Tetra: G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA: 54301 Kalamai and Approaches; 54303 Lakonikos Kolpos
Greek: 22 Ionio Sea - Southern Part Zakynthos I. to C. Tainaro; 43 Kriti I. - Wastern Part Cape Tainaro to Milos I.

Radio Nets

Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 83, 84, or 86

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

The winds here during the May - October period tend to be from the NE seldom exceeding force 4. During the November -April period they are from the SE often at gale force. But, because of the high mountains, there can be ferocious gusts especially near Capes Tainaron and Maleas.

There is a popular Greek proverb among sailors: "Από τον Κάβο Μαλιά δέκα μιλια μακρυά, κι’ από τον Κάβο Γκροσσο δέκα κι’ άλλα τόσο" ("Stay ten miles off Cape Malea, and from Cape Grosso ten and then ten more").

Another problem here is that the weather, because of moving depressions between Maleas and Crete, can deteriorate very quickly especially during the spring and fall months. During the summer months there can be thunderstorms and squalls near the shore.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches in general are straightforward. Details are given for each port.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Other than Pylos to the west, the only port of entry in this region is Kalamata.

Ports, Anchorages, and Islands

Ports

Methoni

Methoni (Μεθώνη) is the site of a large Venetian castle and has a large natural harbor surrounded by the castle on one side and large sandy beaches on the other. The bay is only exposed to the SE winds. It is a spectacular site. It is believed that Cervantes was imprisoned by the Ottomans in the castle. The town is some distance from the castle and it is spread out.

Anchor to the N of of the old quay in 2-5 m depths. The bottom sand and mud, good holding.

Danger: Stay clear of the neighborhood of the old quay and its many submerged rocks.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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June 2001 --Istioploos

The Castle of Methoni

Kalamata (Port of Entry)

Kalamata (Καλαμάτα) is the capital of the Messinia province. It is bustling modern city. It is a commercial harbor and it is always very busy. In the last few years a new modern marina started operations. The marina provides all the usual conveniences and has a reputation of being very well ran.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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June 2001 --Istioploos

Yithio

Yíthio (Γύθιο) or Gythio is a very pleasant harbor and the main city of the Mani region. It was the harbor of Ancient Sparta.

Yíthio is a good place to leave your yacht in order to visit Sparta and Mystras.

The harbor of Yíthio provides good protection from the NW prevailing winds. If those winds are strong there are also strong gusts here. Go bow or stern-to the mole, with strong NW winds, try the W quay. The bottom is mud and gives good holding.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

1995 --Istioploos

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Kalamata Marina

Anchorages

Koroni

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	36°48′N, 21°57.6′E
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The Castle of Koroni]]

Koroni (Κορώνη) is an attractive town with an imposing Venetian castle. The shelter here from the prevailing NW-W winds is fairly good.

It is best to anchor off in 2-5 m depths in the bay W of the castle. The bottom is mostly mud and weed, it provides good holding. There is a small quay but the bottom there is fouled by old moorings and it is best to avoid it. Warning: Near the shore there are large boulders where an anchor may be fouled. Watch out for them.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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June 1995 --Istioploos

Petalidhi

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	36°57.56′N, 21°55.84′E
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Petalidhi (Πεταλίδι) is a few miles SW of Kalamata. It is a quiet and pleasant anchorage in an attractive provincial town. Anchor off in 2-4 m on a sandy bottom which provides good holding.

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Limeni

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	36°41.37′N, 22°22.63′E
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Limeni (Λιμένι) is large deep cove half way down the W side of the Mani Peninsula. It is very attractive, physically, and it is reputed to provide a good shelter. Anchor in 10-12 m, the bottom is sand and weed with some rocks.

There is a small museum in Limeni housed in the Mavromichalis Mansion.

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Diros

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	36°38.4′N, 22°22.8′E
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Diros or Dyros (Δυρός) is just a few miles N of Mezapo. It is not a secure anchorage but in reasonable weather it is a "must stop" so that you can visit the famous Cave of Diros and the important neolithic site.

Anchor in front and to the E of the cave entrance (NE of the cove) in 8-10 m. The holding is reasonable.

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The Cove of Diros

Mezapo

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	36°32.5′N, 22°23.2′E
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Mezapo (Μέζαπο) is a large bay about a mile N of Cavo Grosso. It provides some reasonable shelter but there can be strong gusts, especially during the night.

Mezapo is the the largest anchorage of the famed Mani region of the Peloponnesos. Mani, before roads were built, was one of the most remote regions in Greece. During the Ottoman occupation, it was never subdued and kept a semi-autonomous existence. One of its main sources of wealth was piracy, the boats hiding in its many coves and pouncing at unsuspecting ships, heading for the Kythera channel.

Warning: The bottom here is uneven.

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The Cove of Mezapo

Yerolimenas

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	36°28.7′N, 22°24′E
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Yerolimenas or Gerolimenas (Γερολιμένας) is an inlet to the SW of Cape Tainaron and just NE of Cavo Grosso. It has a small quay used by fishing boats. The inlet is exposed to the prevailing W winds and is not very secure.

It is believed that a large Cave in Yerolimenas was the entrance to Hades, the Ancient Greek underworld.

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Cavo Grosso

Porto Kayo

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	36°25.8′N, 22°29.1′E
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Porto Kayo (Πόρτο Κάγιο) is an attractive anchorage just SE of Cape Tainaron. It offers fairly good shelter from the prevailing W-SW winds and from the NE winds. The little village used to be very appealing but lately has been "developed" with ugly buildings to the point that a Greek travel guide calls it "Porto Halio" (Port Shame).

With W-SW wind anchor on the S of the cove but be aware that the holding in the hard sand is not always good. With N winds, you want to be in N side but the bottom slope is very steep and you have to go very close to the shore. The bottom here is sand and weed, better holding.

Warning: There are many large rocks near the N side. Make sure you do not drift to them. During the night there can be strong gusts.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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Porto Kayo, looking N

Offshore Islands

Sapienza

Chart of Porto Longos
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36°45.25′N, 21°42.21′E
The island of Sapienza (Σαπιέντζα) is uninhabited save for one of the last remaining light-keepers in Greece. At the top of the island is the 1885 lighthouse, 100 m tall. It well worth a stop.

Unfortunately its lovely little cove of Port Longos has been despoiled by a fish-farm. Anchor in 5-6 m depths clear of the fish-farm. The bottom is sand, good holding. The cove is well protected from the prevailing winds but there is some swell with E winds.

The lighthouse is about a 15 minute walk along a trail.

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The Sapientza Lighthouse
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Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

In the Kalamata Marina

Repairs

In the Kalamata Marina

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel: In Methoni there is gas station at the end of the town, more than 500 m from the quay; In Yithio a mini tanker usually delivers fuel, ask at the Limenarchio (Coast Guard)
Water: In Methoni there is a faucet root of the old quay; In Yithio on the quay
Electricity: N/A (Not Available)

Things to do ashore

Tourism

In Methoni

A visit and a long walks along the ramparts of the castle is must.

In Sapienza

Visit the lighthouse, 15 walk from the anchorage.

Diros Cave

The Cave of Diros

From the Cove of Diros you must, of course visit the cave and the neolithic site. Make sure you arrive early in the morning and beat the crowd disgorged by the buses arriving in the late morning. The ticket booth is some walk uphill. Get tickets and wait your turn in from of the cave entrance. It more than worth it.

In Porto Kayo

Mani Tower

Take a long walk up the steep hill to see some good examples of the characteristic towers of Mani.

In Yithio

Kranea Lighthouse

In the town of Yithio you can visit archaeological excavation, the Museum, the castle, and the Kranea Lighthouse.

Sparta & Mystras

The Pantanassa Monastery in Mystras Click for larger view

From Yithio you can take a taxi to Sparta and Mystras (Μυστράς) (65 km).

In Sparta you can visit the Archaeological Museum and the Olive-Oil Museum.

Mystras is one of the most interesting sites in Greece. It is late Byzantine ghost town. You can wander along its buildings and then visit its Museum. It is an experience that you will never forget.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Many stores in Kalamata
A mini-market in Porto Kayo
A supermarket in Yithio

Eateries

Many tavernas in Kalamata
There is a good restaurant in Porto Kayo
There are several restaurants in Yithio

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

In the Kalamata Marina

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Transportation

Flights to Athens from the airport in [[#Kalamata|Kalamata].

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

References & Publications

See Greece.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports, anchorages, and islands in this page.

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Contributors to this page
Names: Istioploos, Lighthouse

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-==South Peloponnese==
+==South Peloponnese Cruising Guide==
+An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around South Peloponnese.
-[[Image:Greece_S_PelopS.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Southern Peloponnese<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+[[Image:Greece_S_PelopS.jpg|600px|thumb|center|Satellite View of Southern Peloponnese - ''Click for larger view'']]
+{{TOCleft}}The coast of southern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnese Peloponnese] is not usually visited by cruising yachts unless they are in transit either moving east to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegean_Sea Aegean] or west on their way back. Yet, it is a beautiful coast with many interesting anchorages.
-===Background===
-The coast of southern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnese Peloponnese] is not usually visited by cruising yachts unless they are in transit either moving east to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegean_Sea Aegean] or west on their way back. Yet, it is a beautiful coast with many interesting anchorages.
-{{TOCleft}}
 The coast is dominated by the three  peninsulas: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messinia Messinia] dominated by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taygetus Mount Taygetos], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani] ending into the capes Cavo Grosso and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Tainaron Tainaron], and finally the easternmost [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Malea Cape Maleas].
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 Inland of the Gulf of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laconia Laconia] between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani Mani] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Malea Cape Maleas] is the city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparti_%28municipality%29 Sparta] and the nearby ghost Byzantine town of Mystras.
-===Charts===
+==Charts==
-;BA
+; BA
 : 189 Nisos Sapiénza to Nisos Paxoi
 : 682 Gulf of Kalamata
 : 1030 South-west entrance channels to the Aegean sea
 : 1685 Nisís Venetico to Nísos Spétsai including the channels between Akra Malléas and Kríti Yerakas
-;Imray-Tetra
+; Imray-Tetra
 : G15 Southern Peloponnisos
-;NIMA
+; NIMA
 : 54301 Kalamai and Approaches
 : 54303 Lakonikos Kolpos
-;Greek
+; Greek
 : 22 Ionio Sea - Southern Part Zakynthos I. to C. Tainaro
 : 43 Kriti I. - Wastern Part Cape Tainaro to Milos I.
 ===Radio Nets===
-''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
 * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
 * Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 83, 84, or 86
+''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
 ===Weather===
-The winds here during the  May - October period tend to be from the NE seldom exceeding force 4. During the November -April period they are from the SE often at gale force. But, because of the high mountains, there can be ferocious gusts especially near Capes Tainaron and Maleas. There is a popular Greek proverb among sailors: "Από τον Κάβο Μαλιά δέκα μιλια μακρυά, κι’ από τον Κάβο Γκροσσο δέκα κι’ άλλα τόσο" ("Stay ten miles off Cape Malea, and from Cape Grosso ten and then ten more").
+The winds here during the  May - October period tend to be from the NE seldom exceeding force 4. During the November -April period they are from the SE often at gale force. But, because of the high mountains, there can be ferocious gusts especially near Capes Tainaron and Maleas.
+There is a popular Greek proverb among sailors: "Από τον Κάβο Μαλιά δέκα μιλια μακρυά, κι’ από τον Κάβο Γκροσσο δέκα κι’ άλλα τόσο" ("Stay ten miles off Cape Malea, and from Cape Grosso ten and then ten more").
 Another problem here is that the weather, because of moving depressions between Maleas and [[Crete]], can deteriorate very quickly especially during the spring and fall months. During the summer months there can be thunderstorms and squalls near the shore.
-===Approach and Navigation===
+==Approach and Navigation==
 Approaches in general are straightforward. Details are given for each port.
-===Check-in facilities===
+==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
 Other than [[Pylos]] to the west, the only port of entry in this region is [[#Kalamata_(Port_of_Entry)|Kalamata]].
-===Ports and Popular Stops===
+==Ports, Anchorages, and Islands==
+===Ports===
 ====Methoni====
-[[Image:Greece_Methoni_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Methoni  - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.814833&lon=21.707833&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Chartlet] - [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.814833&ln=21.707833&z=0&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Panoramio]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|48.89|N|21|42.47|E|}}<br />
+|-
-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methoni%2C_Messenia Methoni] (Μεθώνη) is the site of a large [http://www.trivago.co.uk/methoni-127331/palace-castle/methoni-castle-196446 Venetian castle] and has a large natural harbor surrounded by the castle on one side and large sandy beaches on the other. The bay is only exposed to the SE winds. It is a spectacular site. It is believed that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervantes Cervantes] was imprisoned by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans] in the castle. The town is some distance from the castle and it is spread out.
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
+! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
+| {{Coord|36|48.89|N|21|42.47|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.814833&ln=21.707833&z=0&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.814833&lon=21.707833&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Methoni_h.jpg|350px|]]Chart of Methoni  - ''click for larger view''
+|}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methoni%2C_Messenia Methoni] (Μεθώνη) is the site of a large [http://www.trivago.co.uk/methoni-127331/palace-castle/methoni-castle-196446 Venetian castle] and has a large natural harbor surrounded by the castle on one side and large sandy beaches on the other. The bay is only exposed to the SE winds. It is a spectacular site. It is believed that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervantes Cervantes] was imprisoned by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_Empire Ottomans] in the castle. The town is some distance from the castle and it is spread out.
 Anchor to the N of of the old quay in 2-5 m depths. The bottom sand and mud, good holding.
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 * June 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
 *
-[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Methoni.jpg|200px|thumb|center|The Castle of Methoni<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+<div style="clear: right;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Methoni.jpg|frame|center|The Castle of Methoni]]</div>
 ====Kalamata (Port of Entry)====
-[[Image:S_Peloponnese_KalamataM.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Marina of Kalamata - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.0250925150853&lon=22.11472560957479&scale=15000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|1.13|N|22|07.27|E|}}<br />
+|-
-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalamata Kalamata] (Καλαμάτα) is the capital of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messinia Messinia] province. It is bustling modern city. It is a commercial harbor and it is always very busy. In the last few years a new modern [[Kalamata_Marina|marina]] started operations. The marina provides all the usual conveniences and has a reputation of being very well ran.
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
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+| {{Coord|37|1.13|N|22|07.27|E|}}
+|-
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+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=37.025035&ln=22.112627&z=2&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
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+| [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.0250925150853&lon=22.11472560957479&scale=15000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:S_Peloponnese_KalamataM.jpg|350px]]The Marina of Kalamata
+|}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalamata Kalamata] (Καλαμάτα) is the capital of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messinia Messinia] province. It is bustling modern city. It is a commercial harbor and it is always very busy. In the last few years a new modern [[Kalamata_Marina|marina]] started operations. The marina provides all the usual conveniences and has a reputation of being very well ran.
 =====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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 * June 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
 *
+<div style="clear: right;"></div>
 ====Yithio====
-[[Image:Greece_Yithio_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Yithio - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.76163885989046&lon=22.570049692462643&scale=10000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|45.58|N|22|34.1|E|}}<br />
+|-
-Yíthio (Γύθιο) or Gythio is a very pleasant harbor and the main city of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani region]. It was the harbor of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_sparta Ancient Sparta].
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
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+| {{Coord|36|45.58|N|22|34.1|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.759839&ln=22.566724&z=1&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.76163885989046&lon=22.570049692462643&scale=10000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Yithio_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of Yithio - ''Click for larger view''
+|}Yíthio (Γύθιο) or Gythio is a very pleasant harbor and the main city of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani region]. It was the harbor of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_sparta Ancient Sparta].
 Yíthio is a good place to leave your yacht in order to visit [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta Sparta] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystras Mystras].
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 ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
 * [[Kalamata Marina]]
+<div style="clear: right;"></div>
 ===Anchorages===
 ====Koroni====
-[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Koroni_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Sketch of Koroni - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.80374878260202&lon=21.956786640715737&scale=12500&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
+{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|48|N|21|57.6|E|}}<br />
+|-
-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koroni Koroni] (Κορώνη) is an attractive town with an imposing [http://www.koroni.info/koroni.php Venetian castle]. The shelter here from the prevailing NW-W winds is fairly good.
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
+! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
+| {{Coord|36|48|N|21|57.6|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.797010&ln=21.957854&z=2&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.80374878260202&lon=21.956786640715737&scale=12500&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:S_Peloponnese_Koroni_m.jpg|350px]]Sketch of Koroni - ''Click for larger view''
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:S_Peloponnese_Koroni6.jpg|350px]]The Castle of Koroni]]
+|}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koroni Koroni] (Κορώνη) is an attractive town with an imposing [http://www.koroni.info/koroni.php Venetian castle]. The shelter here from the prevailing NW-W winds is fairly good.
 It is best to anchor off in 2-5 m depths in the bay W of the castle. The bottom is mostly mud and weed, it provides good holding. There is a small quay but the bottom there is fouled by old moorings and it is best to avoid it.
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 *
+<div style="clear: right;"></div>
-<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Koroni6.jpg|200px|thumb|center|The Castle of Koroni<br />''Click for larger view'']]</div>
 ====Petalidhi====
-[[Image:Greece_Petalidhi_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Petalidhi<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|57.56|N|21|55.84|E|}}<br />
+|-
-Petalidhi (Πεταλίδι) [36° 57.6' N 21° 56.2' E] is a few miles SW of Kalamata. It is a quiet and pleasant anchorage in an attractive provincial town. Anchor off in 2-4 m on a sandy bottom which provides good holding.
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
+! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
+| {{Coord|36|57.56|N|21|55.84|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.959847&ln=21.929787&z=1&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.959333&lon=21.930667&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Petalidhi_m.jpg|350px]]Chart of Petalidhi
+|}Petalidhi (Πεταλίδι) is a few miles SW of Kalamata. It is a quiet and pleasant anchorage in an attractive provincial town. Anchor off in 2-4 m on a sandy bottom which provides good holding.
 =====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)=====
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 *
-<div style="clear: both;"></div>
+<div style="clear: right;"></div>
 ====Limeni====
-[[Image:Greece_S_Peloponnese_Limeni_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Limeni<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|41.37|N|22|22.63|E|}}<br />
+|-
-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeni Limeni] (Λιμένι) is large [http://www.laconia.org/limeni.htm deep cove] half way down the W side of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani Peninsula]. It is very attractive, physically, and it is reputed to provide a good shelter. Anchor in 10-12 m, the bottom is sand and weed with some rocks.
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
+! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
+| {{Coord|36|41.37|N|22|22.63|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.690326&ln=22.375279&z=3&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.6895&lon=22.377167&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_S_Peloponnese_Limeni_m.jpg|350px]]Chart of Limeni - ''Click for larger view''
+|}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeni Limeni] (Λιμένι) is large [http://www.laconia.org/limeni.htm deep cove] half way down the W side of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani Peninsula]. It is very attractive, physically, and it is reputed to provide a good shelter. Anchor in 10-12 m, the bottom is sand and weed with some rocks.
 There is a small museum in Limeni housed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petros_Mavromichalis Mavromichalis] Mansion.
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 * June 2001--[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
 *
-<div style="clear: both;"></div>
+<div style="clear: right;"></div>
 ====Diros====
-[[Image:Greece_Diros_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Diros<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|38.4|N|22|22.8|E|}}<br />
+|-
-Diros or Dyros (Δυρός) is just a few miles N of Mezapo. It is not a secure anchorage but in reasonable weather it is a "must stop" so that you can visit the famous [http://www.laconia.org/diros.htm Cave of Diros] and the important [http://www.laconia.org/diros_mousio.htm neolithic site].
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
+! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
+| {{Coord|36|38.4|N|22|22.8|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.642755&ln=22.376138&z=2&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.64&lon=22.38&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Diros_m.jpg|350px]]Chart of Diros - ''Click for larger view''
+|}Diros or Dyros (Δυρός) is just a few miles N of Mezapo. It is not a secure anchorage but in reasonable weather it is a "must stop" so that you can visit the famous [http://www.laconia.org/diros.htm Cave of Diros] and the important [http://www.laconia.org/diros_mousio.htm neolithic site].
 Anchor in front and to the E of the cave entrance (NE of the cove) in 8-10 m. The holding is reasonable.
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 *
-<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Diros1.jpg|200px|thumb|center|The Cove of Diros<br />''Click for larger view'']]</div>
+<div style="clear: right;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Diros1.jpg|frame|center|The Cove of Diros]]</div>
 ====Mezapo====
-[[Image:Greece_Mezapo_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Mezapo<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|32.5|N|22|23.2|E|}}<br />
+|-
-Mezapo (Μέζαπο) is a large bay about a mile N of Cavo Grosso. It provides some reasonable shelter but there can be strong gusts, especially during the night.
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
+! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
+| {{Coord|36|32.5|N|22|23.2|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.540805&ln=22.382333&z=3&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.541667&lon=22.386667&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Mezapo_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of Mezapo - ''Click for larger view''
+|}Mezapo (Μέζαπο) is a large bay about a mile N of Cavo Grosso. It provides some reasonable shelter but there can be strong gusts, especially during the night.
 Mezapo is the the largest anchorage of the famed Mani region of the Peloponnesos. Mani, before roads were built, was one of the most remote regions in Greece. During the Ottoman occupation, it was never subdued and kept a semi-autonomous existence. One of its main sources of wealth was piracy, the boats hiding in its many coves and pouncing at unsuspecting ships, heading for the Kythera channel.
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 *
-<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Mazappos.jpg|200px|thumb|center|The Cove of Mezapo<br />''Click for larger view'']]</div>
+<div style="clear: right;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Mazappos.jpg|frame|center|The Cove of Mezapo]]</div>
 ====Yerolimenas====
-[[Image:Greece_Yerolimenas_h.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Yerolimenas<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|28.7|N|22|24|E|}}<br />
+|-
-Yerolimenas or Gerolimenas (Γερολιμένας) is an inlet to the SW of Cape Tainaron and just NE of Cavo Grosso. It has a small quay used by fishing boats. The inlet is exposed to the prevailing W winds and is not very secure.
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
+! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
+| {{Coord|36|28.7|N|22|24|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.479480&ln=22.399356&z=1&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.478333&lon=22.4&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Yerolimenas_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of Yerolimenas - ''Click for larger view''
+|}Yerolimenas or Gerolimenas (Γερολιμένας) is an inlet to the SW of Cape Tainaron and just NE of Cavo Grosso. It has a small quay used by fishing boats. The inlet is exposed to the prevailing W winds and is not very secure.
 It is believed that a large [http://www.mani.org.gr/en/diafora/gerolimenas.htm Cave in Yerolimenas] was the entrance to Hades, the Ancient Greek underworld.
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 *
-<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_CavoGrosso.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Cavo Grosso<br />''Click for larger view'']]</div>
+<div style="clear: right;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_CavoGrosso.jpg|frame|center|Cavo Grosso]]</div>
 ====Porto Kayo====
-[[Image:Greece_Kayo_h.jpg|301px|thumb|right|Chart of Porto Kayo<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+{| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 28em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;"
-[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|25.8|N|22|29.1|E|}}<br />
+|-
-Porto Kayo (Πόρτο Κάγιο) is an attractive anchorage just SE of Cape Tainaron. It offers fairly good shelter from the prevailing W-SW winds and from the NE winds. The little village used to be very appealing but lately has been "developed" with ugly buildings to the point that a Greek travel guide calls it "Porto Halio" (Port Shame).
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''(Click links for more information)''
+|-
+! <center>[[image:World_icon.png]]</center>
+| {{Coord|36|25.8|N|22|29.1|E|}}
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Photo_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.432313&ln=22.487468&z=2&k=0&a=1&tab=2&pl=all Photo gallery]
+|-
+! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center>
+| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.43&lon=22.485&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet]
+|-
+| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Kayo_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of Porto Kayo - ''Click for larger view''
+|}Porto Kayo (Πόρτο Κάγιο) is an attractive anchorage just SE of Cape Tainaron. It offers fairly good shelter from the prevailing W-SW winds and from the NE winds. The little village used to be very appealing but lately has been "developed" with ugly buildings to the point that a Greek travel guide calls it "Porto Halio" (Port Shame).
 With W-SW wind anchor on the S of the cove but be aware that the holding in the hard sand is not always good. With N winds, you want to be in N side but the bottom slope is very steep and you have to go very close to the shore. The bottom here is sand and weed, better holding.
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 *
-<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Kayio1.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Porto Kayo, looking N<br />''Click for larger view'']]</div>
+<div style="clear: right;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Kayio1.jpg|frame|center|Porto Kayo, looking N]]</div>
 ===Offshore Islands===
 ====Sapienza====
-[[Image:Greece_Sapienza_m.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chart of Porto Longos<br />''Click for larger view'']]
+[[Image:Greece_Sapienza_m.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Chart of Porto Longos<br />''Click for larger view'']]
 [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|45.25|N|21|42.21|E|}}<br />
 The island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapientza Sapienza] (Σαπιέντζα) is uninhabited save for one of the last remaining light-keepers in Greece. At the top of the island is the 1885 lighthouse, 100 m tall. It well worth a stop.
-Unfortunately its lovely little cove of Port Longos {{Coord|36|45.25|N|21|42.21|E|}} has been despoiled by a fish-farm. Anchor in 5-6 m depths clear of the fish-farm. The bottom is sand, good holding. The cove is well protected from the prevailing winds but there is some swell with E winds.
+Unfortunately its lovely little cove of '''Port Longos''' has been despoiled by a fish-farm. Anchor in 5-6 m depths clear of the fish-farm. The bottom is sand, good holding. The cove is well protected from the prevailing winds but there is some swell with E winds.
 The lighthouse is about a 15 minute walk along a trail.
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 *
-<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Sapientza.jpg|200px|thumb|center|The Sapientza Lighthouse<br/>''Click for larger view'']]</div>
+<div style="clear: both;">[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Sapientza.jpg|250px|thumb|center|The Sapientza Lighthouse<br/>''Click for larger view'']]</div>
-===Routes/Passages To/From===
+==Yacht Repairs and Services==
-* [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]]
+====Marine Stores====
-* [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West/East Mediterranean, Southern Route]]
+* In the [[Kalamata_Marina|Kalamata Marina]]
-===Tourism & things to do ashore===
+====Repairs====
-====In Methoni====
+* In the [[Kalamata_Marina|Kalamata Marina]]
-A visit and a long walks along the ramparts of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methoni%2C_Messenia#Methoni.27s_Castle castle] is must.
-====In Sapienza====
-Visit the lighthouse, 15 walk from the anchorage.
-====Diros Cave====
+====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
-[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Diros4.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Cave of Diros<br />''Click for larger view'']]
-From the [[#Diros|Cove of Diros]] you must, of course visit the [http://www.laconia.org/diros.htm cave] and the [http://www.laconia.org/diros_mousio.htm neolithic site]. Make sure you arrive early in the morning and beat the crowd disgorged by the buses arriving in the late morning. The ticket booth is some walk uphill. Get tickets and wait your turn in from of the cave entrance. It more than worth it.
-<div style="clear: both;"></div>
-====In Porto Kayo====
-[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Kayio2.jpg|200px|thumb|Mani Tower<br />''Click for larger view'']]
-Take a long walk up the steep hill to see some good examples of the characteristic towers of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani]. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
-<div style="clear: both;"></div>
-====In Yithio====
-[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Gytheio4.jpg|155px|thumb|right|Kranea Lighthouse<br />''Click for larger view'']]
-In the town of [[#Yithio|Yithio]] you can visit [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=14620 archaeological excavation], the [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=6241 Museum], the castle, and the [http://www.qsl.net/sv2ael/sv2ael.files/faroi/details/gytheio.htm Kranea Lighthouse].&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
-====Sparta & Mystras====
-From [[#Yithio|Yithio]] you can take a taxi to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta Sparta] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystras Mystras] (Μυστράς) (65 km).
-In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparti_%28municipality%29 Sparta] you can visit the [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=4337 Archaeological Museum] and the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh151.jsp?obj_id=3344 Olive-Oil Museum].
-[http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/mystras.html Mystras] is one of the most interesting sites in Greece. It is late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_empire Byzantine] ghost town. You can wander along its buildings and then visit its [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=4338 Museum]. It is an experience that you will never forget.
-===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
 ;Fuel
 : In [[#Methoni|Methoni]] there is gas station at the end of the town, more than 500 m from the quay
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 : N/A (Not Available)
-===Laundry===
+==Things to do ashore==
-* In the [[Kalamata_Marina|Kalamata Marina]]
+====Tourism====
-*
+=====In Methoni=====
+A visit and a long walks along the ramparts of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methoni%2C_Messenia#Methoni.27s_Castle castle ] is must.
+=====In Sapienza=====
+Visit the lighthouse, 15 walk from the anchorage.
+=====Diros Cave=====
+{| class="wikitable" align=right
+|-
+|[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Diros4.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>The Cave of Diros</small>
+|}
+From the [[#Diros|Cove of Diros]] you must, of course visit the [http://www.insidemani.gr/2011/05/diros-caves/ cave] and the [http://fieldmuseum.org/explore/diros neolithic site]. Make sure you arrive early in the morning and beat the crowd disgorged by the buses arriving in the late morning. The ticket booth is some walk uphill. Get tickets and wait your turn in from of the cave entrance. It more than worth it.
+<div style="clear: right;"></div>
+=====In Porto Kayo=====
+{| class="wikitable" align=right
+|-
+|[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Kayio2.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Mani Tower</small>
+|}
+Take a long walk up the steep hill to see some good examples of the characteristic towers of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani].
+<div style="clear: right;"></div>
+=====In Yithio=====
+{| class="wikitable" align=right
+|-
+|[[Image:S_Peloponnese_Gytheio4.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Kranea Lighthouse</small>
+|}
+In the town of [[#Yithio|Yithio]] you can visit [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=14620 archaeological excavation], the [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=6241 Museum], the castle, and the [http://www.faroi.com/en/kranai.htm Kranea Lighthouse].
+<div style="clear: right;"></div>
+=====Sparta & Mystras=====
+{| class="wikitable" align=right
+|-
+|[[Image:Greece_Mystras.jpg‎|345px]]<br /><small>The Pantanassa Monastery in Mystras<br />''Click for larger view''</small>
+|}
+From [[#Yithio|Yithio]] you can take a taxi to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparta Sparta] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystras Mystras] (Μυστράς) (65 km).
+In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparti_%28municipality%29 Sparta] you can visit the [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=4337 Archaeological Museum] and the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3344 Olive-Oil Museum].
+[http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/mystras.html Mystras] is one of the most interesting sites in Greece. It is late [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_empire Byzantine] ghost town. You can wander along its buildings and then visit its [http://www.gtp.gr/TDirectoryDetails.asp?id=4338 Museum]. It is an experience that you will never forget.
-===Grocery & Supply Stores===
+====Grocery & Supply Stores====
 * Many stores in [[#Kalamata|Kalamata]]
 * A mini-market in [[#Porto_Kayo|Porto Kayo]]
 * A supermarket in [[#Yithio|Yithio]]
-===Eateries===
+====Eateries====
 * Many tavernas in [[#Kalamata|Kalamata]]
 * There is a good restaurant in [[#Porto_Kayo|Porto Kayo]]
 * There are several restaurants in [[#Yithio|Yithio]]
-===Internet/WiFi===
+====Internet/WiFi====
 Available?
-===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
+====Laundry====
+* In the [[Kalamata_Marina|Kalamata Marina]]
 *
-===Marine Stores & Facilities===
+====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
-* In the [[Kalamata_Marina|Kalamata Marina]]
+*
-===Repairs===
+====Transportation====
-* In the [[Kalamata_Marina|Kalamata Marina]]
-===Transportation===
 Flights to Athens from the airport in [[#Kalamata|Kalamata].
-===References & Publications===
+==Routes/Passages To/From==
-''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
+* [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]]
+* [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages#Southern_Route_Via_Malta_and_S_of_Sicily|Aegean to West/East Mediterranean, Southern Route]]
-===Cruiser's Friends===
+==Cruiser's Friends==
 Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
-===Forum Discussions===
+==Forum Discussions==
-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'')
-*
 *
 *
-===External Links===
+==External Links==
 * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messinia Magnesia]
 * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mani_Peninsula Mani]
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-===Personal Notes===
+==References & Publications==
+''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
+==Personal Notes==
 Personal experiences?
 *
-===Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===
+====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
-See individual ports in this page.
+''See individual [[#Ports|ports]], [[#Anchorages|anchorages]], and  [[#Offshore Islands|islands]] in this page''.
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South Peloponnese

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South Peloponnese Cruising Guide

Contents

Charts

Radio Nets

Weather

Approach and Navigation

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Ports, Anchorages, and Islands

Ports

Methoni

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Kalamata (Port of Entry)

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Yithio

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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

Koroni

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Petalidhi

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Limeni

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Diros

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Mezapo

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Yerolimenas

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Porto Kayo

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Offshore Islands

Sapienza

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Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Repairs

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Things to do ashore

Tourism

In Methoni

In Sapienza

Diros Cave

In Porto Kayo

In Yithio

Sparta & Mystras

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Transportation

Routes/Passages To/From

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