Salamis

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to the island of Salamis.

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Salamis 37°56.23′N, 23°31.17′E37.937166666667;23.5195 destination

Map of the Island of Salamis

Salamis is an island that lies just to the west of Piraeus the main port of Athens. Is is known for the Sea Battle that took place in the straits between the island and the mainland in 480 BC. Salamis is the birth place of Euripides, the famous tragical of classical Athens whose plays still resonate today.

On Salamis is the main Greek navy base and anchoring in many bays in the island is prohibited.

Caution: The water around Salamis is very polluted.

Charts

BA

1657 Saronikós Kólpos

Imray-Tetra

G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf

NIMA

54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion

Greek

413 Saronikos Kolpos

Communication

• Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
• Weather - VHF channel 86
• Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

See Saronikos Gulf.

Navigation

Navigation is only unrestricted along the south of the island and on part of the south-west coast.

Warning: There are often navy exercises E of the island.

Berthing Options

Ports

Paloukia

This is the main commercial port of the island and the terminus of the ferry boats to Perama.

Paloukia is just E of the naval base and is not open to yachts.

Salamis

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port Salamis [[Salamis#Salamis|Salamis]] 37°57.7′N, 23°29.6′ESalamis37.961666666667;23.493333333333

The main port, also called Salamis, is at the head of the Salamis cove. Anchor in 2-3 m depth. It provides good shelter from the meltemi but is is rather choppy when southerlies blow.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Ormos Kanakia

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anchorage Ormos Kanakia [[Salamis#Ormos Kanakia|Ormos Kanakia]] 37°54.01′N, 23°24.41′EOrmos Kanakia37.900166666667;23.406833333333

Ormos Kanakia is a bay on the south-west of the island partly protected by the islet of Kanakia. Anchor in the north or south of the bay on sand. A useful stop on the way to or from the Corinth Canal. In strong westerlies the bay can become untenable.

Ambelakia

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anchorage Ambelakia [[Salamis#Ambelakia|Ambelakia]]

Ambelakia is on the E side of Salamis opposite Perama. There several shipyards here specializing in wooden boats and caïques.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

There several yards in the island. Many is Ambelakia.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

In the town of Salamis near the port of Salamis

Water

At the quay of Salamis

Electricity

Give details on electricity

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

• Ferries from Paloukia to Perama.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Saronikos Gulf.

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)

Links

• Salamis at Wikipedia
• Sea Battle

References & Publications

See Greece.

Comments

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Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Salamis and this page's details validated: Date of member's visit to this Island & this page's details validated:

• 1992 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
• July 2013 --Vigdis yachtvigdis blog

Contributors to this page
Names: Vigdis, Istioploos, Vadim