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Revision as of 06:38, 29 September 2013
Port Spilia
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Port Spilia is the second harbour of the island of Meganisi in the Ionian islands of Greece. Lying at the head of a deep inlet at the NW end of the island, the harbour provides berthing for around 50 yachts on its various quays and pontoons, although the depths in the inlet are too great for most yachts to anchor. The harbour gets very busy in July and August and its two tavernas are kept busy non-stop catering for the crews from visiting flotillas and private yachts. Shelter is good in most conditions, although strong northerlies send in a surge which could be dangerous in some parts of the harbour, especially on the quay at the SE end.
Local Weather
Charts
See Meganisi.
The approach to Port Spilia is free of dangers, except in the approach from due N, along the E side of the island of Skorpios, where a reef, Ifalos Heiromiti, lies about half a mile due E of Skorpios’ southern extremity. A large, modern hotel is conspicuous on the headland immediately W of the harbour entrance.
Berthing Options
There are several berthing options in Port Spilia, depending on the size and draft of your yacht and the wind conditions:
NW quay
This quay extends for 100 metres from the ferry landing slip and then continues along the outer side of the breakwater of the small fishing boat harbour (with the quaint blue sign warning that it is for ‘pescatorial’ craft only). There are about 25 laid moorings along the first part of the quay and a further 10 along the breakwater. Depths are around 3.0 metres at all berths. Water can be obtained here with difficulty and electricity is available via the numerous sockets scattered along the quay. However, note that they all connect via 200 metres of 10amp cable to the Porto Spilia Taverna, so one careless crew switching on a hairdryer or electric kettle will blow the lot!.
Taverna pontoons
The Porto Spilia Taverna, immediately S of the small fishing boat harbour, has three (rather flimsy) pontoons at which around 25 yachts can berth. Depths are more than 20 metres. As a result the bow lines are very heavy. All are supplied with laid moorings and the southernmost one with electricity points. None of the pontoons would be very comfortable in bad weather, the southernmost one particularly so, and could even be dangerous in a northerly gale.
SE quay
This is the quay to the E of the Spilia Taverna (the conspicuous white building to the E of the sandy beach). It has laid moorings for around 25 yachts, but depths at the quay are only 1.0 – 1.5 metres, so most yachts must go bows-to. There is just one electricity point here with two outlets (charge Euros 5 per day). Shelter here is good in settled weather, but strong northerlies (anything above force 4-5) send in an unpleasant swell. Anything above force 4-5 would probably be dangerous.
SE fishing boat quay
A small fishing boat harbour has been constructed at N end of this SE quay, of which there is a section (just N of the slipway) with laid moorings for around eight yachts in depths of 3.5 – 4.0 metres. Again, there is just one electricity point here with two outlets (charge Euros 5 per day). Shelter here is better than the SE quay, but it is still uncomfortable in strong northerlies. Like the SE quay, it would probably be untenable in very strong northerly winds.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
The depths in the inlet of Port Spilia are too great for most yachts. Better anchorages are to be found on the NE coast of the island (see Meganisi).
Yacht Repairs and Services
None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel by tanker
- Water
- On SE quays and pontoons
- Electricity
- One stanchion on each of SE quays (so widely spaced) with two outlets each. Several more on southernmost pontoon of Porto Spilia Taverna. Connections on NW quay and fishing harbour breakwater via spider's web of cables from Porto Spilia Taverna.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The old village of Spartochori, situated on a steep rocky bluff above the port of Port Spilia, is most attractive and the steep climb up to it is rewarded with magnificent views over the harbour and Skorpios island. The SE part of Port Spilia has a small shingle beach and beach café where younger members of a yacht crew can while away the hours.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Small grocery shops in Spartachori
- Bread from Spilia Taverna
Eateries
- Both Porto Spilia Taverna and Spilia Taverna are reasonable value (Porto Spilia being the better of the two). Both are sometimes are busy with flotilla crews, especially on Fridays, and it may be necessary to book in advance to be sure of a place.
Internet/WiFi
At Porto Spilia Taverna and Spilia Taverna.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Several bins around the quays.
Transportation
- Ferries to Nidri on Lefkas
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
- Meganisi (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Ionian Sea.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- Meganisi is considerably more developed than when we were last here in 2005, but (so far) without spoiling its unique character. It caters pretty well for the hundreds of yachts that now visit every month, but is understandably busy in high season.--Athene of Lymington 16:14, 12 July 2012 (BST)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- May 2013 --Athene of Lymington 08:42, 17 May 2013 (BST)
- September 2013 --Zebahdy of London
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Names: Athene of Lymington, Zebahdy of London |
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