Attika Coast
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Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)
Background
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
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
Submit details of local radio Nets.
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
Piraeus
This the largest and busiest port in Greece. It is strictly a commercial port and closed to yachts.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Zea Martina (Port of Entry)
- Mikrolimano
- Faliro
- Kalamaki-Alimos Marina
- Glyfadha Marinas 1,2, & 3
- Glyfadha Marina 4
- Marina Voulas
- Marina Vouliagmenis (Port of Entry)
- Lavrio Olympic Marine
Anchorages
Anavissos (Ανάβυσος) [37° 43.2' N 23° 56.4' E] 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.
Sounio
Just to the W of Cape Sounio (Σούνιο) there is a cove [37° 39.2' N 24° 01.4' E] 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.
Offshore Islands
Fleves
Fleves (Φλέβες) is a small island off the Athens resort of Vouliagmeni in the Saronic Gulf. There is only one safe anchorage [37° 46.2' N 023° 45.5' E] 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.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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:
- Parthenon
- The Ancient Agora
- The National Museum
- Byzantine Museum
- Museum of Cycladic Art
- Benaki Museum
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.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See the individual Marinas.
Laundry
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Grocery Stores
Eateries
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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