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== Thessaloniki (Port of Entry)==
== Thessaloniki (Port of Entry)==
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[[Image:Greece_Thessaloniki.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Aerial view of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki's Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
[[Image:Greece_Thessaloniki.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Aerial view of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki's Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
 
[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.
[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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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos including Thermaikos kólpos
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: 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos including Thermaikos kólpos
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* NIMA 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
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; NIMA
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* NIMA 54361 Kolpos Thessalonikis
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: 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
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: 54361 Kolpos Thessalonikis
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*  Greek 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
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: 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 Tel. +30 310 531504
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 Tel. +30 310 531504
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 23 & 24
* Olympia Radio - VHF channels 23 & 24
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===Weather===
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==Local Weather==
If the meltemi is not blowing, typically a seabreeze sets in from the SW during the morning, but dies down by evening.
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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Sources for Weather forecasts:
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''Also see [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigation==
There are no dangers in  the approaches.
There are no dangers in  the approaches.
===Check-in facilities===
===Check-in facilities===
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See entry for Thessaloniki Marina.
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See entry for [[#Marinas_&_Yacht_Clubs|Thessaloniki Marina]].
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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List Islands
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====Marinas & Yacht Clubs====
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
Thessaloniki Marina at 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 at 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!
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!
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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===Offshore Islands===
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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List Islands
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====Marine Stores====
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Some chandlery supplies can be obtained in the local suburb of Aretsou or in Thessaloniki itself
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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====Repairs/Yards====
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Thessaloniki is well placed for side trips to the stunning region of the Meteora, with its amazingly sited monasteries; the royal tombs of the Macedonian kings at Vergina; the Mt Olympus National Park and even the Prespa Lakes on the borders of FYRM and Albania.
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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.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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===Laundry===
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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Thessaloniki is well placed for side trips to the stunning region of the Meteora, with its amazingly sited monasteries; the royal tombs of the Macedonian kings at Vergina; the Mt Olympus National Park and even the Prespa Lakes on the borders of FYRM and Albania.
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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===Marine Stores & Facilities===
 
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===Repairs===
 
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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.
 
===Garbage Disposal===
===Garbage Disposal===
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
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Transportation (local and/or international)
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* Airport
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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===References & Publications===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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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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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
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===External Links===
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==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thessaloniki Thessaloniki] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thessaloniki Thessaloniki] (Wikipedia)
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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Personal experiences?
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See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]].
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* Thessaloniki is an excellent place to leave a yacht 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.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* July 2008 -- Athene of Lymington
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* July 2008 -- [[User:atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]
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==Personal Notes==
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* Thessaloniki is an excellent place to leave a yacht 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.
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Revision as of 23:17, 29 December 2009

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Thessaloniki (Port of Entry)

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Aerial view of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki's Harbor
Click for larger view

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

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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

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.

Approach and Navigation

There are no dangers in the approaches.

Check-in facilities

See entry for Thessaloniki Marina.

Offshore Islands and Groups

List Islands

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Thessaloniki Marina at 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!

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

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.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
fuel notes
Water
water notes
Electricity
electricity notes

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Not at present (July 2008)

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

  • Airport
  • Train
  • Busses

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 the Cruiser Log Forum

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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

Personal Notes

  • Thessaloniki is an excellent place to leave a yacht 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.


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