West Saronikos
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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
For an interactive map and sea chart of Palea Epidhavros and surroundings click here
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Islands
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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
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
Korfos
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Kechries
Krasopanayia
Vidhi Bay
See Poros.
Galatas
See Poros.
Aliki Beach
See Poros.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | N/A (Not Available) |
Electricity | N/A |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages |
Supplies | |
Fuel | N/A |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | In internet cafés |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
- There several stores in Palea Epidhavros
- A few stores in Korfos
Eating out
- Restaurants along the waterfront in Korfos and Palea Epidhavros
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
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.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Epidhavros at the Wikipedia
- Epidaurus
- Isthmia Museum
References
See Greece.
Comments
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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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