Patras

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Patras or Patra (Πάτρα) with 222,460 inhabitants is the third largest city in Greece.

It large commercial harbor is the departure point of many ferryboats connecting Greece with Italy.

Every year sometimes at the end of January or in February the famous Patras Carnival is being held.

Charts

BA

1676 Prokopos Patron and entrance to Korintiakós Kólpos

Imray-Tetra

G13 Gulfs of Patras and Corinth

NIMA

54287 PatraikosKolpos & Approaches

Greek

40 Patraikos Kolpos

Communication

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
• Olympia Radio - VHF channel 85

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Weather

See Patraikos Kolpos.

Islands

• Trizonia

Navigation

Details?

Entrance

Patras is a Greek port of entry/exit. Yachts entering Greece should contact the authorities in VHF channels 16 or 13.

Berthing Yachts are encouraged to go to the marina.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Patras Marina

  Also see comments in Patras Marina

Anchorages

Araxos.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

There is a chandlery near the Marina.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Mini Tanker

Water

water notes

Electricity

electricity notes

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

• Circumnavigating the Peloponnese
• Aegean to West/East Mediterranean, Northern Route

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)

Links

• Patras (Wikipedia)
• Information about Patras
• Carnival (Wikipedia)
• Patras Carnival

References & Publications

See Greece.

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