Vounaki

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Vounaki is a small harbour on the Ionian coast of Greece, just a mile S of the similar harbour of Palairos in the so-called Inland Sea between the island of Lefkas and the Greek mainland. Primarily a base for a large Sunsail charter operation, the small marina in the harbour accepts visiting yachts, but not on busy handover days. A visiting yacht is therefore likely to be turned away if arriving at the weekend. In these circumstances, a yacht is better heading for Palairos before it too gets busy for the weekend.

Local Weather

In summer the weather conditions are typical for the northern Ionian. The early morning is usually calm. At about 11:00 the first light wind starts to blow from the NW into the bay, increasing as the afternoon passes and then dying away again in the evening.

• See Ionian Sea Weather
• Also see Ionian Sea Currents & Tides

Charts

BA

206 Corfu: Channels

Imray-Tetra

G11 Nísos Kérkira to Nísos Levkas

NIMA

54280 Corfu Channel to Nisis Proti

Greek

10 Kerkyra

Radio Nets

• Coast Guard VHF Channel 12

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Vounaki is free of dangers, although a shallow reef with less than a metre over it lies about two miles NW. This would only be a likely danger to a yacht tacking N into the bay towards the settlement of Pogonia, as it is not on the direct route from W or S.

Berthing Options

Visiting yachts berth where directed on a long, L-shaped pontoon or on the breakwater quay. There are laid moorings at all berths. Depths in the harbour range from 2.0 to 5.0 metres. For advance reservations, contact:

Harbour office

Phone: +30 26430 41944

Fax: +30 26430 41944

Email: [email protected]

Web: [?? ??]

Address: Vounaki Marina, Paleros, AK300 12, Etolacarnania, Greece

Vounaki Marina
Paleros
AK300 12
Etolacarnania
Greece
Tel:0030 26430 41944
Fax:0030 26430 41944
Email

Anchorages

In settled weather, it is possible to anchor N of the harbour in depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres. Shelter is good from the prevailing winds, but it is exposed here if there are katabatic winds from the E.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Club and hotel for Sunsail clients only.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Limited. Sunsail may be able to help in emergencies.

Repairs/Yards

Basic repairs possible. Ask at Sunsail base.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Fuel dock in the harbour

Water

At all berths

Electricity

At all berths

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Corfu
• Paxos

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Very little of tourist interest.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Minimarket in the marina

Eateries

• Cafe/bar and restaurant at the Vounaki Club
• Better choice in Palairos

Internet/WiFi

• In the marina

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• In Palairos

Garbage Disposal

Bins around the harbour.

Transportation

• Charter flights into Preveza
• Taxis from airport

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 Ionian Sea.

Comments

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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

• April 2014 (based on land visit) -- Athene of Lymington

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