Ports of NE Peloponnese
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The coast of east [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnese Peloponnese] is beautiful and dramatic. The weather here is less severe than in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades Cyclades] and in the summer the ''meltemi'' is more gentle. However, there are only a few anchorages. | The coast of east [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnese Peloponnese] is beautiful and dramatic. The weather here is less severe than in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades Cyclades] and in the summer the ''meltemi'' is more gentle. However, there are only a few anchorages. | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astros,_Greece Astros] (Άστρος) or Astrous is nice harbor on the NE Peloponnese. The town has grown from a sleepy fishing village into a summer tourist resort, mostly domestic tourism. Overlooking the town there is a large medieval castle and at the end of the S mole there are the ruins some classical buildings. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astros,_Greece Astros] (Άστρος) or Astrous is nice harbor on the NE Peloponnese. The town has grown from a sleepy fishing village into a summer tourist resort, mostly domestic tourism. Overlooking the town there is a large medieval castle and at the end of the S mole there are the ruins some classical buildings. | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonidio Leonidio] (Λεωνίδιο) or Leonidhion or Plaka (Πλάκα) is a very pleasant harbor in the E Peloponnese. About a 25 min taxi drive from the harbor there is the spectacular [http://members.shaw.ca/leonidio/elona/elona.htm Elona Monastery] build on the shear cliffs of the mountain. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonidio Leonidio] (Λεωνίδιο) or Leonidhion or Plaka (Πλάκα) is a very pleasant harbor in the E Peloponnese. About a 25 min taxi drive from the harbor there is the spectacular [http://members.shaw.ca/leonidio/elona/elona.htm Elona Monastery] build on the shear cliffs of the mountain. | ||
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[http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Greece/photo593482.htm Kyparísi] (Κυπαρίσσι) or Kiparissia is a spectacular cove on the E Peloponnese surrounded by tall mountains. The shelter here is not always very good but there are several anchoring places to choose from. The holding is not always good. | [http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Greece/photo593482.htm Kyparísi] (Κυπαρίσσι) or Kiparissia is a spectacular cove on the E Peloponnese surrounded by tall mountains. The shelter here is not always very good but there are several anchoring places to choose from. The holding is not always good. | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nafplion Nafplio] (Ναύπλιο) or Nauplion was the first capital of Modern Greece. It is a town with considerable ancient and modern history. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nafplion Nafplio] (Ναύπλιο) or Nauplion was the first capital of Modern Greece. It is a town with considerable ancient and modern history. | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 23 March 2016
| Ports of NE Peloponnese
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 Satellite View of E Peloponnese |
The coast of east Peloponnese is beautiful and dramatic. The weather here is less severe than in the Cyclades and in the summer the meltemi is more gentle. However, there are only a few anchorages.
Charts
- BA
- 1031 Yerakas to Kea
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
- G15 Southern Peloponnisos
- NIMA
- 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sporadhes
- 4341 Navplion and Appr Saronic Gulf Greece
- Greek
- 414 Poros mechri Monemvasia
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26, 27, or 28
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Approaches in generalare straightforward. Details are given for each port.
Berthing Options
Ports
Astros
| Astros
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 Chart of Astros |
Astros (Άστρος) or Astrous is nice harbor on the NE Peloponnese. The town has grown from a sleepy fishing village into a summer tourist resort, mostly domestic tourism. Overlooking the town there is a large medieval castle and at the end of the S mole there are the ruins some classical buildings.
The harbor offers good protection from the prevailing S winds. Drop the anchor in 5-6 m and go either stern or bows-to the quay. The bottom has mud and weed and the holding is not always good.
Warning: There strong katabatic winds from the mountains in the evenings.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1991 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- August 2005 --Atheneoflymington 16:11, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Leonidio
| Leonidio
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 Chart of Leonidio |
Leonidio (Λεωνίδιο) or Leonidhion or Plaka (Πλάκα) is a very pleasant harbor in the E Peloponnese. About a 25 min taxi drive from the harbor there is the spectacular Elona Monastery build on the shear cliffs of the mountain.
The harbor does not offer the best protection from the S winds and can develop an uncomfortable swell. Anchor in 6-8 m and go stern-to the quay. The bottom has rocks and the holding is at places rather poor. The harbor police here is always very eager to inspect your papers. The harbor fees are outrageous for what it offers. In 2007 I paid €10 for no facilities other than the concrete while at proper Greek marina with showers, bathrooms, water, electricity and attendants the fee is €15-20.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
Kyparisi
| Kyparisi
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 Chart of Kyparisi |
Kyparísi (Κυπαρίσσι) or Kiparissia is a spectacular cove on the E Peloponnese surrounded by tall mountains. The shelter here is not always very good but there are several anchoring places to choose from. The holding is not always good.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos
Nafplio
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 The commercial harbour of Nafplio |
Nafplio (Ναύπλιο) or Nauplion was the first capital of Modern Greece. It is a town with considerable ancient and modern history.
Today it is a busy and rather grubby commercial harbour, but it does offer a safe mooring for a visit to the old town of this former capital of the Greek state and its wonderfully sited Venetian castle. The harbour is secure in most winds, although northerlies send an uncomfortable chop across the large harbour in view of the fetch. We anchor moored on the quay here while a full meltemi was blowing down the Peloponnese without problems. The holding in the harbour is good. There are no facilities on the quay. The port police seem not to bother visiting yachts at all unless there is a big ship due.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Atheneoflymington 16:22, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Offshore Islands
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- There is excellent spring water on the quay of Leonidio, for an extra price
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Overlooking the town of Astros there is a large medieval castle and at the end of the S mole there are the ruins some classical buildings
- From Leonidio visit the Elona Monastery build on the shear cliffs of the mountain, about a 25 minutes by taxi
- In Nafplio visit the castle and the little island of Bourzi that was used as a jail in the 19th century
Grocery & Supply Stores
In all four harbors there is limited shopping for provisions.
Eateries
- Several restaurants in Astros
- Nice restaurant in the waterfront of Leonidio
- Several restaurants in Kyparisi
- Many restaurants in Nafplio
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In Nafplio
Transportation
- In the summer there are hydrofoils from Astros to Nafplio and to Piraeus
- There are regular hydrofoils to Piraeus from Kyparisi
- Buses to Athens from Nafplio
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)
See individual ports in this page.
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