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Revision as of 19:56, 15 June 2011

Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)

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37°54.7′N, 23°42.0′E
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Local chartlet

The coast of Attika or Attica (Αττική) is the coast of Athens and the playground of the Athenians. It is the most crowded are in Greece, full of large ships, fast ferries, motor cruisers, fishing boats, and sailboats. All the marinas are full with long waiting lists. It will be hard for a visiting yacht to find a berth here.

Charts

Satellite view of the Attika Coast
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BA
1657 Saronikós Kólpos
Imray-Tetra
G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
NIMA
54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
Greek
413 Saronikos Kolpos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Weather - VHF channel 86
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Warning: Approaching the coast of Attika from the south 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.

Check-in facilities

See individual ports, marinas, and anchorages.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

  • Piraeus
    This the largest and busiest port in Greece. It is strictly a commercial port and closed to yachts.
  • Lavrio Harbor (Port of Entry)
    A commercial port but with some spaces for visiting yachts.

Anchorages

Anavissos

Chart of Anavissos - Chartlet
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World icon.png 37°43.2′N, 23°56.4′E
Anavissos (Ανάβυσος) is a large bay NW of Cape Sounio. Here there is better protection from the meltemi than in Sounio. It best to anchor off the small harbor in 3-5 m. Holding is reasonable. I have weathered a bad meltemi here after I was forced to depart from Sounio in the middle of the night.

Warning: Night Approaches are very hard because the flashing Green light is blanked by the high intensity highway lights.

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Sounio

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Just to the W of Cape Sounio (Σούνιο) there is a cove where you can anchor. It is usually crowded and it is not a very secure but it is a great place to anchor while visiting the famous temple of Poseidon a 10 minute walk up the hill.

Anchor in 3-5 m depth. The bottom is weed and the holding is bad. Look for a patch of sand to the N of the cove.

Danger: With a strong meltemi there are violent gusts and the anchorage may not be tenable. It is best to go to Anavissos rather then risk collision with another drifting yacht.

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Chart of Sounio
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Yacht Services and Repairs

Also see each Port and Marina

Marine Stores

There are many stores in Piraeus, in Kalamaki, and in Glyfada.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

See the individual Marinas.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

See the individual Marinas.

Offshore Islands

Fleves

Chart of the anchorage in Fleves
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World icon.png 37°46.2′N, 23°45.5′E
Fleves (Φλέβες) is a small island off the Athens resort of Vouliagmeni in the Saronic Gulf. There is only one safe anchorage at the SW side of the island. It affords reasonable shelter from the meltemi and considering the proximity to the greater Athens area is a pleasant and peaceful anchorage. Anchor at the S side of the cove at about 10 m, good holding in weed and sand.

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Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Athens

There are so many things that one can do and visit in Athens that it is almost impossible to list. Here are some highlights:

Sounio
The Temple of Poseidon in Sounio

The main attraction here is the Sanctuary of Poseidon and Athena. It is usually open 10.00 to Sunset. This place is shear magic during a full moon.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • There are many stores in the area.
  • See also in individual Marinas.

Eateries

There are hundreds of good restaurants in the Athens area.

Internet/WiFi

  • In Internet cafés
  • Also see in individual Marinas

Laundry

See in individual Marinas.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

See in individual Marinas.

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors, marinas, and in several anchorages.

Transportation

  • Athens is the capital of Greece. Athens airport connects to almost everywhere in the world.
  • There are daily ferries to the islands from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio.

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)

See individual ports, marinas and anchorages.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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