Yerakas
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Yerakas
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Yerakas (Γέρακας) or Ieraka or Yeraki is a hamlet in a deep fjord leading into a shallow lagoon, situated on the SE coast of the Peloponnese. This is a most beautiful place and provides good shelter in the meltemi, although there is some reflected swell in very strong NE winds.
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.
 Entering Yerakas
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Entering into Yerakas can be a little tricky but once inside the fjord it provides excellent all around shelter (although there is some reflected swell in very strong NE winds.)
Berthing Options
Yerakas
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 village quay. Many cruisers do not find this very attractive and prefer instead to anchor off in 4-6 m. The holding away from the quay, once your anchor has dug in the mud, is good.
If you anchor moor to the quay, note that the holding is not always good and several attempts may be necessary. For this reason, many yachts prefer at less busy periods to go alongside the concrete jetty at the entrance to the harbour, where depths are 4.0 - 5.0 metres.
 The Fjord of Yerakas |
 The Hamlet of Yerakas |
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Cove N of Yerakas
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
- A
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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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
A
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.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- We went alongside on the concrete jetty, on the advice of a departing Dutch yacht which had dragged onto the quay the previous night. However, this didn't please an arriving Italian skipper, who went alongside us without fenders and took a chunk out of our stern to punish us for not doing an anchor moor. Moral: either do an anchor moor here or put out fenders for yachts wishing to raft up on you. --Athene of Lymington 15:44, 19 February 2013 (GMT)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos
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- Juni 2014 --- Water on the quay and wifi available at taverna´s. ( OldBawley )
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Names: Istioploos, Athene of Lymington |
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