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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| - | + | {{Warning}} Approaching from the [[Attika Coast|coast of Attika]], in the north, you have to cross the shipping lanes. Cross them, if possible, vertically. Do monitor your VHF but most large ships, including ones of the Greek Navy, rarely respond to a hail. | |
==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
| - | + | {{Poi |37|38.3|N|23|09.5|E| | type= harbour |name= Palea Epidhavros |zoom= 17 | |
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| image= Greece_Epidauros_h.jpg | | image= Greece_Epidauros_h.jpg | ||
| imagetext= Chart of Palea Epidhavros Harbor | | imagetext= Chart of Palea Epidhavros Harbor | ||
| - | + | | text= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidauros Epidhavros] (Επίδαυρος) or Palea (Old) Epidhavros is a safe harbor to leave the yacht while attending a performance at the ancient theater of [http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/epidaurus.html Epidaurus] or visiting the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2374 Sanctuary] of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Asclepius.html Asklepios]. You can take a taxi, 20 min. For a performance make sure you have advanced tickets. | |
| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidauros Epidhavros] (Επίδαυρος) or Palea (Old) Epidhavros is a safe harbor to leave the yacht while attending a performance at the ancient theater of [http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/epidaurus.html Epidaurus] or visiting the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2374 Sanctuary] of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Asclepius.html Asklepios]. You can take a taxi, 20 min. For a performance make sure you have advanced tickets. | + | |
| - | The harbor provides good shelter. You can go stern-to along the quay or anchor off in 5 m. The bottom is mud and weed and provides fairly good holding. Good shopping. | + | The harbor provides good shelter. You can go stern-to along the quay or anchor off in 5 m. The bottom is mud and weed and provides fairly good holding. Good shopping.}} |
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{{Image center|Epidavros.jpeg |The ancient theatre of Epidhavros |450px }} | {{Image center|Epidavros.jpeg |The ancient theatre of Epidhavros |450px }} | ||
| - | + | {{Poi |37|35.6|N|23|20.31|E| | type= harbour |name= Vathy |zoom= 18 | |
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| image= Vathy.jpeg | | image= Vathy.jpeg | ||
| - | | imagetext= Vathy harbour | + | | imagetext= Vathy harbour |
| - | + | | text= Vathy is a small but safe harbour on the west side of the Methana peninsula with room for half a dozen yachts on anchor moor. Shelter is good and depths are 3-5 meters along the quay. There are a couple of small tavernas around the harbour. The bottom is mud and provides good holding. }} | |
| - | Vathy is a small but safe harbour on the west side of the Methana peninsula with room for half a dozen yachts on anchor moor. Shelter is good and depths are 3-5 meters along the quay. There are a couple of small tavernas around the harbour. The bottom is mud and provides good holding. | + | |
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| - | + | {{Poi |37|45.69|N|23|07.59|E| | type= harbour |name= Korfos |altname= Κόρφος |zoom= 15 | |
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| image= Greece_ Korfos_h.jpg | | image= Greece_ Korfos_h.jpg | ||
| - | | imagetext= Chart of Korfos | + | | imagetext= Chart of Korfos |
| - | + | | text= Korfos or Sofiko (Σοφικό) is a pleasant cove in the Saronic Gulf a few miles S of the [[Corinth Canal]]. It is now a base for charter boats and during weekends can be crowded. Anchor off in 6-10 m, holding is not always good. There are two restaurant quays with lazy lines on the north west side of the cove and also a small quay but it is very hard to find room there.}} | |
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | + | {{Poi |lat=37.87648 |lon=22.99602 | type= anchorage |name= Kechries |altname= Κεχριές |zoom= 14 | |
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| image= Greece_Kechrie_S.jpg | | image= Greece_Kechrie_S.jpg | ||
| - | | imagetext= Satellite view of | + | | imagetext= Satellite view of Kechries |
| - | + | | text= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kechries Kechries] or Cenchreai is a cove just 2 nM S of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Isthmia Isthmia], the western end of the [[Corinth Canal]]. In the antiquity Kechries was the port of the city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth] in the Saronikos (Saronic) gulf. The ancient harbor was excavated in the 1960's. A number of the excavation finds are now exhibited in the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3377 Isthmia Museum] (I worked as a diver assisting my archaeologist wife for one season of this excavation --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]).}} | |
| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kechries Kechries] | + | |
| - | + | {{Poi |lat=37.61212 |lon=23.30925 | type= anchorage |name= Krasopanayia |altname= Κρασοπαναγιά |zoom= 15 | |
| - | + | | text= Krasopanayia is very pleasant uninhabited anchorage on the NE side of the Methana Peninsula just across from [[#Palea_Epidhavros|Epidhavros]]. It is very convenient and secure anchorage. Unfortunately it has been spoiled by a fish farm. Anchor in 6-10 m and take a line ashore.}} | |
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====Vidhi Bay==== | ====Vidhi Bay==== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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* [http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/epidaurus.html Epidaurus] | * [http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/epidaurus.html Epidaurus] | ||
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3377 Isthmia Museum] | * [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3377 Isthmia Museum] | ||
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{{Verified by}} | {{Verified by}} | ||
| - | + | * 1990 ([[#Korfos|Korfos]]) {{Istioploos2}} | |
| - | + | * 1991 ([[#Palea Epidhavros|Palea Epidhavros]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] | |
| + | * 1995 ([[#Kechries|Kechries]], [[#Krasopanayia|Krasopanayia]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] | ||
| + | * June 2006 ([[#Palea Epidhavros|Palea Epidhavros]], [[#Vathy|Vathy]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 15:33, 12 January 2010 (UTC) | ||
| + | * June 2013 ([[#Palea Epidhavros|Palea Epidhavros]], [[#Korfos|Korfos]]) --[[User:Vigdis|Vigdis]] [[File:Sailboat favicon.png]] [http://yachtvigdis.wordpress.com yachtvigdis blog] | ||
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Revision as of 03:23, 29 March 2016
Satellite view of tWest Saronikos Gulf - For details click on a name or an area
This is region covers the coast of Peloponnese on the Saronikos Gulf. Because of its proximity to Athens it is very popular and crowded.
Charts
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Warning: Approaching from the coast of Attika, in the north, you have to cross the shipping lanes. Cross them, if possible, vertically. Do monitor your VHF but most large ships, including ones of the Greek Navy, rarely respond to a hail.
Berthing Options
Ports
Palea Epidhavros
Epidhavros (Επίδαυρος) or Palea (Old) Epidhavros is a safe harbor to leave the yacht while attending a performance at the ancient theater of Epidaurus or visiting the Sanctuary of Asklepios. You can take a taxi, 20 min. For a performance make sure you have advanced tickets.
The harbor provides good shelter. You can go stern-to along the quay or anchor off in 5 m. The bottom is mud and weed and provides fairly good holding. Good shopping.
Vathy
Vathy is a small but safe harbour on the west side of the Methana peninsula with room for half a dozen yachts on anchor moor. Shelter is good and depths are 3-5 meters along the quay. There are a couple of small tavernas around the harbour. The bottom is mud and provides good holding.
Korfos
Korfos or Sofiko (Σοφικό) is a pleasant cove in the Saronic Gulf a few miles S of the Corinth Canal. It is now a base for charter boats and during weekends can be crowded. Anchor off in 6-10 m, holding is not always good. There are two restaurant quays with lazy lines on the north west side of the cove and also a small quay but it is very hard to find room there.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Kechries
Kechries or Cenchreai is a cove just 2 nM S of Isthmia, the western end of the Corinth Canal. In the antiquity Kechries was the port of the city of Corinth in the Saronikos (Saronic) gulf. The ancient harbor was excavated in the 1960's. A number of the excavation finds are now exhibited in the Isthmia Museum (I worked as a diver assisting my archaeologist wife for one season of this excavation --Istioploos).
Krasopanayia
Krasopanayia is very pleasant uninhabited anchorage on the NE side of the Methana Peninsula just across from Epidhavros. It is very convenient and secure anchorage. Unfortunately it has been spoiled by a fish farm. Anchor in 6-10 m and take a line ashore.
Vidhi Bay
See Poros.
Galatas
See Poros.
Aliki Beach
See Poros.
Offshore Islands
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The most interesting place to visit in this region is a visit to Epidhavros. A more ambitious land excursion is to visit Ancient Corinth and Acrocortinth.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There several stores in Palea Epidhavros
- A few stores in Korfos
Eateries
- Restaurants along the waterfront in Korfos and Palea Epidhavros
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
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
- Epidhavros at the Wikipedia
- Epidaurus
- Isthmia Museum
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to West Saronikos and this page's details validated:
- 1990 (Korfos) --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- 1991 (Palea Epidhavros) --Istioploos
- 1995 (Kechries, Krasopanayia) --Istioploos
- June 2006 (Palea Epidhavros, Vathy) --Atheneoflymington 15:33, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
- June 2013 (Palea Epidhavros, Korfos) --Vigdis yachtvigdis blog
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