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|} {{TOCleft}}Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord on the SE coast of Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place.
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Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord on the SE coast of Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place.
 
==Charts==
==Charts==
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[[Image:Greece_Yerakas_m.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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; BA
; BA
: 1031 Yerakas to Kea
: 1031 Yerakas to Kea
; Imray-Tetra
; Imray-Tetra
: G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
: G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
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; G15 Southern Peloponnisos
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: G15 Southern Peloponnisos
; NIMA 54340
; NIMA 54340
: Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
: Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
 
* Olympia Radio - No Signal
* Olympia Radio - No Signal
* GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal
* GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
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[[Image:Yerakas_Entrance.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Entering Yerakas<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Entering into Yerakas can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
Entering into Yerakas can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.
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==Check-in facilities==
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==Berthing Options==
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None.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Anchorages==
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====Yerakas====
====Yerakas====
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.13|N|23|05.08|E|}}<br />
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.13|N|23|05.08|E|}}<br />
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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None.
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==Anchorages==
====Cove N of Yerakas====
====Cove N of Yerakas====
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.66|N|23|05.32|E|}}<br />
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|36|47.66|N|23|05.32|E|}}<br />
About 2 nM north of Yerakas there is fairly nice cove. The cove is not very well protected but it is a pleasant lunch stop.
About 2 nM north of Yerakas there is fairly nice cove. The cove is not very well protected but it is a pleasant lunch stop.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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None.
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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====Tourism====
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[[Image:Yerakas2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Cyclopean Walls<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:Yerakas2.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Cyclopean Walls<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=6486 Zarakas], probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable.  
A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=6486 Zarakas], probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable.  
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
There is small and very modest food store.
There is small and very modest food store.
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in ''I Avra (Η Αύρα)''.
There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in ''I Avra (Η Αύρα)''.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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N/A (Not Available).
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===Laundry===
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====Laundry====
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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===Garbage Disposal===
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====Garbage Disposal====
There are bins in the hamlet.
There are bins in the hamlet.
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
Bus or taxi to [[Monemvasia]] and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675.
Bus or taxi to [[Monemvasia]] and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675.
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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[[Category:Ports - Greece]]  [[Category:Anchorages - Greece]]
[[Category:Ports - Greece]]  [[Category:Anchorages - Greece]]

Revision as of 14:52, 19 February 2013

Yerakas

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 36°47.07′N, 23°05.45′E
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Contents

Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord on the SE coast of Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place.

Charts

BA
1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra
G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
G15 Southern Peloponnisos
NIMA 54340
Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
54341 Navplion and Appr Saronic Gulf Greece
Greek
414 Poros mechri Monemvasia

Radio Nets

  • Olympia Radio - No Signal
  • GSM/GPRS - Very weak and spotty signal

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Yerakas Entrance.jpg
Entering Yerakas

Entering into Yerakas can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.

Berthing Options

Yerakas

World icon.png 36°47.13′N, 23°05.08′E
Yerakas with its deep the fjord it is an excellent all around shelter.

With a small yacht you can go side-to the small quay. Many cruisers do not find this very attractive and prefer instead to anchor off in 4-6 m.

The bottom is mud and although there may be some trouble, once the anchor digs in the holding is good.

The Fjord of Yerakas
Click for larger view

The Hamlet of Yerakas
Click for larger view

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Cove N of Yerakas

World icon.png 36°47.66′N, 23°05.32′E
About 2 nM north of Yerakas there is fairly nice cove. The cove is not very well protected but it is a pleasant lunch stop.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The Cyclopean Walls
Click for larger view

A 10 minute walk up the hill brings you to the extensive foundations of the acropolis Zarakas, probably Mycenaean, with extensive Cyclopean wall. The view is unforgettable.

Grocery & Supply Stores

There is small and very modest food store.

Eateries

There are at least 3 restaurants in the hamlet. Fairly good food in I Avra (Η Αύρα).

Internet/WiFi

N/A (Not Available).

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins in the hamlet.

Transportation

Bus or taxi to Monemvasia and Molai. Call a taxi from Monemvasia Mr. Yiorgos +30 6973 531 071 or Mr. Stathis +30 6944 978 675.

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

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

Personal experiences?


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Names: Istioploos


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