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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Greece_Thessaloniki.jpg|350px]]Aerial view of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki's Harbor<br />''Click for larger view''
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|} {{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thessaloniki Thessaloniki] (Θεσσαλονίκη), or Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece. It has a large commercial harbor, Kalamaria.
|} {{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thessaloniki Thessaloniki] (Θεσσαλονίκη), or Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece. It has a large commercial harbor, Kalamaria.
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==Local Weather==
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If the meltemi is not blowing, typically a seabreeze sets in from the SW during the morning, but dies down by evening.
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''Also see [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
==Charts==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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''Also see [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
 
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Thessaloniki is a Greek port of entry/exit. {{GreenText|Please submit details about facilities for checking in -  location of immigration & customs, etc.}}
==Berthing Options==
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''See entry for [[#Marinas_&_Yacht_Clubs|Thessaloniki Marina]]''.
 
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
'''Thessaloniki Marina''' in the suburb of Aretsou is the main yacht marina.  It offers good shelter, with laid moorings on the quays and water and electricity at each berth.  Limited hard standing is also available.  Most facilities such as ATMs, shops, restaurants etc are available in the nearby suburb of Aretsou.
'''Thessaloniki Marina''' in the suburb of Aretsou is the main yacht marina.  It offers good shelter, with laid moorings on the quays and water and electricity at each berth.  Limited hard standing is also available.  Most facilities such as ATMs, shops, restaurants etc are available in the nearby suburb of Aretsou.
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====Repairs/Yards====
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A crane can be arranged via the [[#Marinas_&_Yacht_Clubs|marina]].  Most electrical and mechanical repairs can be arranged and some chandlery supplies can be obtained in the local suburb of Aretsou or in Thessaloniki itself.
A crane can be arranged via the [[#Marinas_&_Yacht_Clubs|marina]].  Most electrical and mechanical repairs can be arranged and some chandlery supplies can be obtained in the local suburb of Aretsou or in Thessaloniki itself.
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I found an excellent welder/engineer to repair my bronze/copper heat exchanger near the city centre.
I found an excellent welder/engineer to repair my bronze/copper heat exchanger near the city centre.
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A family business of true craftsmen contact details are kokkinos-welding.gr email [email protected] tel 2310.515.369 and about 5 minutes walk from the bus terminus.
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A family business of true craftsmen contact details are [kokkinos-welding.gr Kokkinos Welding], [[mailto:[email protected] Email]] tel 2310.515.369 and about 5 minutes walk from the bus terminus.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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==References & Publications==
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''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''.
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Revision as of 05:41, 10 September 2013

Thessaloniki (Port of Entry)

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Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), or Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece. It has a large commercial harbor, Kalamaria.

Local Weather

If the meltemi is not blowing, typically a seabreeze sets in from the SW during the morning, but dies down by evening.

Also see Aegean Sea.

Charts

BA
1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos including Thermaikos kólpos
NIMA
54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
54361 Kolpos Thessalonikis
Greek
47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part

Radio Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 Tel. +30 310 531504
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 23 & 24

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers in the approaches.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Thessaloniki is a Greek port of entry/exit. Please submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing Options

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Thessaloniki Marina in the suburb of Aretsou is the main yacht marina. It offers good shelter, with laid moorings on the quays and water and electricity at each berth. Limited hard standing is also available. Most facilities such as ATMs, shops, restaurants etc are available in the nearby suburb of Aretsou.

The marina is a good, safe place to leave a yacht while flying home from the airport at Thessaloniki. One small irritation is that the marina charges even part of a day as a full day - in other words, if you arrive at 2300 on Friday and leave at 0700 Saturday you are charged for two days! And the office to pay may close early without warning.

Anchorages

Few sheltered anchorage possibilities. You are better off in the marina. If you have to , there is fair holding just outside the marina although you may be asked to move if the clubs are having a regatta. Can be rolly.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Some chandlery supplies can be obtained in the local suburb of Aretsou or in Thessaloniki itself

Repairs/Yards

A crane can be arranged via the marina. Most electrical and mechanical repairs can be arranged and some chandlery supplies can be obtained in the local suburb of Aretsou or in Thessaloniki itself.

I found an excellent welder/engineer to repair my bronze/copper heat exchanger near the city centre. A family business of true craftsmen contact details are [kokkinos-welding.gr Kokkinos Welding], [Email] tel 2310.515.369 and about 5 minutes walk from the bus terminus.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Fuel station in the marina
Water
At all berths of the marina
Electricity
At all berths of the marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Thessaloniki is well placed for side trips to the stunning region of the Meteora, with its unusually sited monasteries; the spectacular royal tombs of the Macedonian kings at Vergina; the Mt Olympus National Park; the town of Edessa (famous for its waterfalls) and even the Prespa Lakes on the borders of FYRM and Albania.

Mt Olympus national park
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Meteora monastery
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Pelicans at Prespa Lakes
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Edessa waterfall
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Grocery & Supply Stores

Supermarkets and grocery stores in Aretsou, 10 minutes from the marina.

Eateries

Numerous restaurants along the front at Aretsou.

Internet/WiFi

Not at present (July 2008)

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Via the marina office. Also from the airport 20 minutes away by taxi.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina.

Transportation

  • Airport - Thessaloniki airport is 20 minutes away by taxi.
  • Train
  • Buses

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

  • Thessaloniki is an excellent place to leave a yacht for a quick trip home or for a trip to the magnificent royal tombs of the Macedonian kings at Vergina; the Mount Olympus National Park and even the wonderful monastic foundations at Meteora (see above)--Athene of Lymington 13:56, 15 April 2010 (UTC).

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Names: Athene of Lymington, Istioploos, Krissteyn


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