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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messolonghi Messolonghi] (Μεσολόγγι) is situated on the N side of the [[Patraikos_Kolpos|Gulf of Patras]] on the W coast of [[Greece]].  The town lies at the eastern end of a vast expanse of shallows and salt marshes which extends almost to the island of [[Patraikos_Kolpos#Oxia|Oxia]] at the northern entrance to the Gulf.  Lying at the end of a mile-long channel cut through the salt marshes and fringed on both sides by large lagoons, Messolonghi played a decisive role during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek War of Independence].  It was here that the English romantic poet [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Byron Byron] died of fever in the course of aiding that struggle. Today, Messolonghi offers visiting yachts a secure anchorage in the basin off the town, alongside berths on the town’s commercial quay, a section of which is reserved for yachts, or pontoon berths in the rapidly expanding [[Messolonghi Marina]] on the W side of the basin.
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messolonghi Messolonghi] (Μεσολόγγι) is situated on the N side of the [[Patraikos_Kolpos|Gulf of Patras]] on the W coast of [[Greece]].  The town lies at the eastern end of a vast expanse of shallows and salt marshes which extends almost to the island of [[Patraikos_Kolpos#Oxia|Oxia]] at the northern entrance to the Gulf.  Lying at the end of a mile-long channel cut through the salt marshes and fringed on both sides by large lagoons.
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Messolonghi played a decisive role during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_War_of_Independence Greek War of Independence].  It was here that the English romantic poet [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Byron Byron] died of fever in the course of aiding that struggle.
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Today, Messolonghi offers visiting yachts a secure anchorage in the basin off the town, alongside berths on the town’s commercial quay, a section of which is reserved for yachts, or pontoon berths in the rapidly expanding [[Messolonghi Marina]] on the W side of the basin.
==Charts==
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|[[Image:MessolonghiMarina2.jpg|300px]]<br /><small>Messolonghi Marina from S<br />''Click for larger view''</small>
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|[[Image:MessolonghiQuay.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Messolonghi commercial quay from SE<br />''Click for larger view</small>
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|[[Image:MessolonghiAnchorage.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Messolonghi anchorage from W<br />''Click for larger view''</small>
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|[[Image:MessolonghiPelades.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Messolonghi traditional fishermen’s pelades<br/>''Click for larger view''</small>
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|[[Image:MessalonghiExodus.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Gate of Exodus, Messolonghi<br />''Click for larger view''</small>
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|[[Image:MessalonghiExodus.jpg|300px]]<br /><small>Gate of Exodus, Messolonghi<br />''Click for larger view''</small>
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|[[Image:MessalonghiHeroes.jpg|345px]]<br /><small>Garden of the Heroes<br />''Click for larger view''</small>
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==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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''See Patraikos [[Patraikos_Kolpos#Weather |Patraikos Kolpos]]''.
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''See Patraikos [[Patraikos_Kolpos#Weather|Patraikos Kolpos]]''.
==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
The channel leading into the basin of Messolonghi is marked at its outer end with two port and starboard pillar buoys.  It is essential to identify these before attempting entry as the areas on either side are shallow.  Enter between the buoys in the centre of the channel and maintain a course of 007 degrees to the next two markers, two port and starboard posts marked with red and black bands respectively.  Once past these continue in the channel, which is marked with three further pairs of port and starboard markers.  Depths in the channel are at least 5.5 – 6.0 metres right through to the basin.  Once into the basin, be sure to continue to the centre before turning, as there are shallow areas to either side of the basin entrance.  Note: Keep a good distance offshore when approaching Messolonghi from either E or W, as the areas of sandbanks extend further offshore than marked on most charts.
The channel leading into the basin of Messolonghi is marked at its outer end with two port and starboard pillar buoys.  It is essential to identify these before attempting entry as the areas on either side are shallow.  Enter between the buoys in the centre of the channel and maintain a course of 007 degrees to the next two markers, two port and starboard posts marked with red and black bands respectively.  Once past these continue in the channel, which is marked with three further pairs of port and starboard markers.  Depths in the channel are at least 5.5 – 6.0 metres right through to the basin.  Once into the basin, be sure to continue to the centre before turning, as there are shallow areas to either side of the basin entrance.  Note: Keep a good distance offshore when approaching Messolonghi from either E or W, as the areas of sandbanks extend further offshore than marked on most charts.
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==Berthing Optionss==
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Messolonghi is not a port of entry.  The nearest port of entry is [[Patras]].  Visiting yachts have three options once into the basin.  The most secure berths are to be found in the relatively new and still expanding [[Messolonghi Marina]], which lies at the W side of the basin.  The marina is currently entered around either end of the two detached wavebreak pontoons.  See separate Wiki entry for full details.  Alternatively, a yacht may lie alongside the commercial quay at the NE side of the basin, where a green painted line along the quay indicates the area allocated to yachts.  There is only space here for 10-12 yachts and therefore it is often necessary to raft up in busy periods.  Depths at the quay are around 8.0 – 9.0 metres.  There is one water point on the quay but no other facilities (although the nearby Hotel Theoxenia offers showers to visiting yachts).  Finally, yachts can anchor off the marina in depths of 6.0 – 8.0 metres.  Shelter here is good in all conditions and the holding excellent in mud.
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Messolonghi is not a port of entry.  The nearest port of entry is [[Patras]].  Visiting yachts have three options once into the basin.  The most secure berths are to be found in the relatively new and still expanding [[Messolonghi Marina]], which lies at the W side of the basin.  The marina is currently entered around either end of the two detached wavebreak pontoons.  ''See separate Wiki entry for full details''.  
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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Alternatively, a yacht may lie alongside the commercial quay at the NE side of the basin, where a green painted line along the quay indicates the area allocated to yachts.  There is only space here for 10-12 yachts and therefore it is often necessary to raft up in busy periods.  Depths at the quay are around 8.0 – 9.0 metres.  There is one water point on the quay but no other facilities (although the nearby ''Hotel Theoxenia'' offers showers to visiting yachts).
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* Nisos Tourlis (at end of causeway from Messolonghi)
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
* [[Messolonghi Marina]]   
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==Anchorages==
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''See above''.
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Yachts can anchor off the marina in depths of 6.0 – 8.0 metres.  Shelter here is good in all conditions and the holding excellent in mud.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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* Nisos Tourlis (at end of causeway from Messolonghi)
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
====Marine Stores====
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Currently limited but Messolonghi Marina will soon have a small chandlery.
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Currently limited but [[Messolonghi Marina]] will soon have a small chandlery.
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Messolonghi Marina is developing a repair facility but it is still in its infancy (September 2011).
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[[Messolonghi Marina]] is developing a repair facility but it is still in its infancy (September 2011).
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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: On the pontoons in the [[Messolonghi Marina|marina]]
: On the pontoons in the [[Messolonghi Marina|marina]]
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
The town of Messolonghi is not especially attractive, but for students of history or literature the Garden of the Heroes on the N side of town commemorates the sacrifices made by its defenders during a year-long siege by Turkish forces during the War of Independence.  The garden has a small statue of Lord Byron, who met his end from fever while staying in the town during his attempt to further the cause of Greek independence.  His heart is apparently buried under the statue (although the rest of his remains were eventually interred in Wetminster Abbey in  London).  Just east of the Garden is the so-called Exodus Gate, through which much of the town's population escaped at the conclusion of the siege by the Turks that ended with its capture.  Most of the fleeing population were subsequently rounded up and slaughtered.
The town of Messolonghi is not especially attractive, but for students of history or literature the Garden of the Heroes on the N side of town commemorates the sacrifices made by its defenders during a year-long siege by Turkish forces during the War of Independence.  The garden has a small statue of Lord Byron, who met his end from fever while staying in the town during his attempt to further the cause of Greek independence.  His heart is apparently buried under the statue (although the rest of his remains were eventually interred in Wetminster Abbey in  London).  Just east of the Garden is the so-called Exodus Gate, through which much of the town's population escaped at the conclusion of the siege by the Turks that ended with its capture.  Most of the fleeing population were subsequently rounded up and slaughtered.
With transport, the surrounding areas of wetlands are a delight to explore, with abundant birdlife and, on either side of the channel leading to the town, numerous examples of traditional pelades, fishermen’s shacks built above the water on stilts.  If you are lucky, you may even see one of the turtles that are regular visitors to the basin.
With transport, the surrounding areas of wetlands are a delight to explore, with abundant birdlife and, on either side of the channel leading to the town, numerous examples of traditional pelades, fishermen’s shacks built above the water on stilts.  If you are lucky, you may even see one of the turtles that are regular visitors to the basin.
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
* Several supermarkets in and around the town (but some distance from the yacht berths)
* Several supermarkets in and around the town (but some distance from the yacht berths)
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* Renown throughout Greece is ''avghotaracho'' (αυγοτάραχο), a local specialty made from fish eggs. Expensive
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
* Cafes in the marina and near the commercial quay
* Cafes in the marina and near the commercial quay
* Tavernas and restaurants in the town and on the island of Nisos Tourlis at the end of the causeway from Messolonghi.
* Tavernas and restaurants in the town and on the island of Nisos Tourlis at the end of the causeway from Messolonghi.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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====Internet/WiFi====
Available at Marina Café, via municipal wifi network (Dimos Messolonghiou) or at many coffee shops in the town.
Available at Marina Café, via municipal wifi network (Dimos Messolonghiou) or at many coffee shops in the town.
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* In the [[Messolonghi Marina|marina]] (self-service)
* In the [[Messolonghi Marina|marina]] (self-service)
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* In the town
* In the town
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===Garbage Disposal===
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Bins in the [[Messolonghi Marina|marina]] and near the commercial quay.
Bins in the [[Messolonghi Marina|marina]] and near the commercial quay.
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* Buses to Athens
* Buses to Athens
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===External Links===
===External Links===
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesolongi Mesolongi] (Wikipedia)
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesolongi Mesolongi] (Wikipedia)
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Messolonghi

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Messolonghi (Μεσολόγγι) is situated on the N side of the Gulf of Patras on the W coast of Greece. The town lies at the eastern end of a vast expanse of shallows and salt marshes which extends almost to the island of Oxia at the northern entrance to the Gulf. Lying at the end of a mile-long channel cut through the salt marshes and fringed on both sides by large lagoons.

Messolonghi played a decisive role during the Greek War of Independence. It was here that the English romantic poet Byron died of fever in the course of aiding that struggle.

Today, Messolonghi offers visiting yachts a secure anchorage in the basin off the town, alongside berths on the town’s commercial quay, a section of which is reserved for yachts, or pontoon berths in the rapidly expanding Messolonghi Marina on the W side of the basin.

Charts

BA
1676 Prokopos Patron and entrance to Korintiakós Kólpos
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G13 Gulfs of Patras and Corinth
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54287 PatraikosKolpos & Approaches
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40 Patraikos Kolpos

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

MessolonghiQuay.jpg
Messolonghi commercial quay from SE
Click for larger view
MessolonghiAnchorage.jpg
Messolonghi anchorage from W
Click for larger view
MessolonghiPelades.jpg
Messolonghi traditional fishermen’s pelades
Click for larger view
MessalonghiExodus.jpg
Gate of Exodus, Messolonghi
Click for larger view
MessalonghiHeroes.jpg
Garden of the Heroes
Click for larger view
MessalonghiByron.jpg
Monument to Lord Byron, Messolonghi
Click for larger view

Local Weather

See Patraikos Patraikos Kolpos.

Approach and Navigation

The channel leading into the basin of Messolonghi is marked at its outer end with two port and starboard pillar buoys. It is essential to identify these before attempting entry as the areas on either side are shallow. Enter between the buoys in the centre of the channel and maintain a course of 007 degrees to the next two markers, two port and starboard posts marked with red and black bands respectively. Once past these continue in the channel, which is marked with three further pairs of port and starboard markers. Depths in the channel are at least 5.5 – 6.0 metres right through to the basin. Once into the basin, be sure to continue to the centre before turning, as there are shallow areas to either side of the basin entrance. Note: Keep a good distance offshore when approaching Messolonghi from either E or W, as the areas of sandbanks extend further offshore than marked on most charts.

Berthing Optionss

Messolonghi is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Patras. Visiting yachts have three options once into the basin. The most secure berths are to be found in the relatively new and still expanding Messolonghi Marina, which lies at the W side of the basin. The marina is currently entered around either end of the two detached wavebreak pontoons. See separate Wiki entry for full details.

Alternatively, a yacht may lie alongside the commercial quay at the NE side of the basin, where a green painted line along the quay indicates the area allocated to yachts. There is only space here for 10-12 yachts and therefore it is often necessary to raft up in busy periods. Depths at the quay are around 8.0 – 9.0 metres. There is one water point on the quay but no other facilities (although the nearby Hotel Theoxenia offers showers to visiting yachts).

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

=Anchorages

Yachts can anchor off the marina in depths of 6.0 – 8.0 metres. Shelter here is good in all conditions and the holding excellent in mud.

Offshore Islands and Groups

  • Nisos Tourlis (at end of causeway from Messolonghi)

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Currently limited but Messolonghi Marina will soon have a small chandlery.

Repairs/Yards

Messolonghi Marina is developing a repair facility but it is still in its infancy (September 2011).

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
By small tanker
Messolonghi Marina intends in time to have a fuel quay
Water
On the commercial quay
In Messolonghi Marina
Electricity
On the pontoons in the marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town of Messolonghi is not especially attractive, but for students of history or literature the Garden of the Heroes on the N side of town commemorates the sacrifices made by its defenders during a year-long siege by Turkish forces during the War of Independence. The garden has a small statue of Lord Byron, who met his end from fever while staying in the town during his attempt to further the cause of Greek independence. His heart is apparently buried under the statue (although the rest of his remains were eventually interred in Wetminster Abbey in London). Just east of the Garden is the so-called Exodus Gate, through which much of the town's population escaped at the conclusion of the siege by the Turks that ended with its capture. Most of the fleeing population were subsequently rounded up and slaughtered.

With transport, the surrounding areas of wetlands are a delight to explore, with abundant birdlife and, on either side of the channel leading to the town, numerous examples of traditional pelades, fishermen’s shacks built above the water on stilts. If you are lucky, you may even see one of the turtles that are regular visitors to the basin.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Several supermarkets in and around the town (but some distance from the yacht berths)
  • Renown throughout Greece is avghotaracho (αυγοτάραχο), a local specialty made from fish eggs. Expensive

Eateries

  • Cafes in the marina and near the commercial quay
  • Tavernas and restaurants in the town and on the island of Nisos Tourlis at the end of the causeway from Messolonghi.

Internet/WiFi

Available at Marina Café, via municipal wifi network (Dimos Messolonghiou) or at many coffee shops in the town.

Laundry

  • In the marina (self-service)

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • In the town

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina and near the commercial quay.

Transportation

  • Buses to Athens

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?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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