Thessaloniki
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 Aerial view of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki's Harbor |
Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), or Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece. It has a large commercial harbor, Kalamaria.
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
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.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
None.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 Tel. +30 310 531504
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 23 & 24
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the approaches.
Entrance
Thessaloniki is a Greek port of entry/exit. Please submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing
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! Declared opening time of the Marina Office 09:00 - 16:30.
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.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | At all berths of the marina} |
| Electricity | At all berths of the marina |
| Toilets | At the marina} |
| Showers | At the marina} |
| Laundry | At the marina} |
| Garbage | Bins in the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel station in the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | Some chandlery supplies can be obtained in the local suburb of Aretsou or in Thessaloniki itself |
| Services | |
| Repairs | 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, Email tel 2310.515.369 and about 5 minutes walk from the bus terminus |
| Internet | In internet cafés |
| Mobile connectivity | Strong signal |
| Vehicle rentals | Via the marina office. Also from the airport 20 minutes away by taxi |
Provisioning
Supermarkets and grocery stores in Aretsou, 10 minutes from the marina.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants along the front at Aretsou.
Transportation
- Airport - Thessaloniki airport is 20 minutes away by taxi.
- Train
- Buses
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.
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
- Thessaloniki at the Wikipedia
- Thessaloniki at the Wikivoyage
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
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- 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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- July 2008 -- Athene of Lymington
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