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==Porto Heli== | ==Porto Heli== | ||
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+ | | {{Coord|37|18.9|N|23|08.2|E|}} | ||
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+ | | [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=37.318981&ln=23.146305&z=4&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photo gallery] | ||
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+ | ! <center>[[image:Chart_icon.png]]</center> | ||
+ | | [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.317079964628576&lon=23.14263330736533&scale=30000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Heli Porto Heli] or Porto Kheli (Πόρτοχέλι) is one of the most secure all weather anchorages in the Aegean. Many yachts winter here. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Heli Porto Heli] or Porto Kheli (Πόρτοχέλι) is one of the most secure all weather anchorages in the Aegean. Many yachts winter here. | ||
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc. | Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc. | ||
- | + | ==Charts== | |
- | + | [[Image:Greece_PortoHeli_r.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chart of Porto Heli Area <br/>''Click for larger view'']] | |
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- | Greek | + | ; BA |
+ | : 1031 Yerakas to Kea | ||
+ | ; Imray-Tetra | ||
+ | : G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs | ||
+ | ; NIMA | ||
+ | : 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp. | ||
+ | ; Greek | ||
+ | : 414 Poros mechri Monemvasia | ||
- | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
* Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | * Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 | ||
* Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28 | * Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28 | ||
- | ===Approach and Navigation | + | ==Local Weather== |
+ | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
<font color="red">Danger:</font> When approaching Porto Heli from the E watch out for the underwater rocks off Cape Aimilianos, they are not always visible. Keep a respectful distance from the mainland. | <font color="red">Danger:</font> When approaching Porto Heli from the E watch out for the underwater rocks off Cape Aimilianos, they are not always visible. Keep a respectful distance from the mainland. | ||
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[[Image:Greece_PortoHeli_h.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Porto Heli Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Greece_PortoHeli_h.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Porto Heli Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
- | There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli {{Coord|37|18.9|N|23|08.2|E|}}. There several mooring options: | + | There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|18.9|N|23|08.2|E|}}. There several mooring options: |
- | + | # Anchor off (the favorite for most cruisers) | |
- | + | # Anchor in the harbor or in several small coves | |
- | + | # Anchor and moor stern-to the quay | |
- | + | # Use one of the laid moorings (ask at the ''Express Marine Service'' +30 27540 53583). The bottom is mud and holds very well. | |
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[[Image:PortoHeli.jpg|200px|thumb|center|The Quay of Porto Heli <br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:PortoHeli.jpg|200px|thumb|center|The Quay of Porto Heli <br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
- | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs | + | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== |
+ | * [[Spetses]] | ||
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+ | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
None. | None. | ||
- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
====Chinítsa==== | ====Chinítsa==== | ||
- | + | [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|18.26|N|23|08.53|E|}}<br/> | |
Chinítsa or Khinitsa (Χηνίτσα) is a small island SE of Porto Kheli. There are several anchoring possibilities here. The water is very clean. | Chinítsa or Khinitsa (Χηνίτσα) is a small island SE of Porto Kheli. There are several anchoring possibilities here. The water is very clean. | ||
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====Ververoudha Bay==== | ====Ververoudha Bay==== | ||
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This is an attractive bay W of Porto Heli. | This is an attractive bay W of Porto Heli. | ||
- | === | + | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
- | + | ====Marine Stores==== | |
+ | There is a very well stocked chandlery next to the ''AB'' food store. | ||
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+ | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
+ | Some repairs at ''Frank's Yacht Service'' +30 27540 52380. | ||
- | === | + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== |
- | + | ; Fuel | |
+ | : There is a fuel station with a dinghy dock, you have ti carry cans. They also deliver to the quay with a mini-tank | ||
+ | ; Water | ||
+ | : On the quay | ||
+ | ; Electricity | ||
+ | : On the quay (lots of dangerous extensions) | ||
- | + | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | |
+ | ===Tourism=== | ||
LOn the S. of the Porto Heli bay is the excavation site of the ancient city of [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2411 Halieis]. | LOn the S. of the Porto Heli bay is the excavation site of the ancient city of [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2411 Halieis]. | ||
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The ''AB'' super market, right next to the fuel station, has everything. | The ''AB'' super market, right next to the fuel station, has everything. | ||
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* Grilled chicken at ''Moriás'' (near the ''AB'' food store) | * Grilled chicken at ''Moriás'' (near the ''AB'' food store) | ||
* Good pizza at the ''Artissimo'' | * Good pizza at the ''Artissimo'' | ||
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+ | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
+ | In Internet cafés. | ||
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+ | ===Laundry=== | ||
+ | Behind the square. | ||
===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
There are many agencies. | There are many agencies. | ||
- | === | + | ===Garbage Disposal=== |
- | There | + | There are bins around the harbor. |
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===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both [[Spetses]] and Porto Heli. | There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both [[Spetses]] and Porto Heli. | ||
- | == | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== |
- | + | * [[Circumnavigating the Peloponnese]] | |
- | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | 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 | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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- | + | ==External Links== | |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Heli Porto Heli] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Heli Porto Heli] (Wikipedia) | ||
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- | == | + | ==References & Publications== |
- | + | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | |
- | + | ==Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)== | |
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
- | * September 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] | + | * September 2007 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] |
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+ | ==Personal Notes== | ||
+ | Personal experiences? | ||
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Revision as of 15:11, 12 January 2010
Porto Heli
(Click links for more information) | |
| 37°18.9′N, 23°08.2′E |
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| Photo gallery |
| Local chartlet |
Porto Heli or Porto Kheli (Πόρτοχέλι) is one of the most secure all weather anchorages in the Aegean. Many yachts winter here.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
- BA
- 1031 Yerakas to Kea
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
- NIMA
- 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
- Greek
- 414 Poros mechri Monemvasia
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF Channels 27 & 28
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Danger: When approaching Porto Heli from the E watch out for the underwater rocks off Cape Aimilianos, they are not always visible. Keep a respectful distance from the mainland.
Check-in facilities
There is only one harbor, the Harbor of Porto Heli 37°18.9′N, 23°08.2′E. There several mooring options:
- Anchor off (the favorite for most cruisers)
- Anchor in the harbor or in several small coves
- Anchor and moor stern-to the quay
- Use one of the laid moorings (ask at the Express Marine Service +30 27540 53583). The bottom is mud and holds very well.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Chinítsa
37°18.26′N, 23°08.53′E
Chinítsa or Khinitsa (Χηνίτσα) is a small island SE of Porto Kheli. There are several anchoring possibilities here. The water is very clean.
Warning: The E channel between Chinítsa and Peloponnese is very shallow.
Ververoudha Bay
37°20.4′N, 23°07.1′E
This is an attractive bay W of Porto Heli.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
There is a very well stocked chandlery next to the AB food store.
Repairs/Yards
Some repairs at Frank's Yacht Service +30 27540 52380.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is a fuel station with a dinghy dock, you have ti carry cans. They also deliver to the quay with a mini-tank
- Water
- On the quay
- Electricity
- On the quay (lots of dangerous extensions)
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
LOn the S. of the Porto Heli bay is the excavation site of the ancient city of Halieis.
Grocery & Supply Stores
The AB super market, right next to the fuel station, has everything.
Eateries
- Excellent sea food at Papádias
- Very good mezedes at Alati ke Piperi
- International food in Rótas
- Grilled chicken at Moriás (near the AB food store)
- Good pizza at the Artissimo
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés.
Laundry
Behind the square.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
There are many agencies.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils to Athens serving both Spetses and Porto Heli.
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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Porto Heli (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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