Thessaloniki
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Thessaloniki (Port of Entry)
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Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), or Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece. It has a large commercial harbor, Kalamaria.
Charts
- BA
- 1085 Kólpos Petalión to Srimonikos kólpos including Thermaikos kólpos
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- 54361 Kolpos Thessalonikis
- Greek
- 47 Aigaion Pelagos Northern Part
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12 Tel. +30 310 531504
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 23 & 24
Local Weather
If the meltemi is not blowing, typically a seabreeze sets in from the SW during the morning, but dies down by evening.
Also see Aegean Sea.
There are no dangers in the approaches.
Check-in facilities
See entry for Thessaloniki Marina.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Thessaloniki Marina in the suburb of Aretsou is the main yacht marina. It offers good shelter, with laid moorings on the quays and water and electricity at each berth. Limited hard standing is also available. Most facilities such as ATMs, shops, restaurants etc are available in the nearby suburb of Aretsou.
The marina is a good, safe place to leave a yacht while flying home from the airport at Thessaloniki. One small irritation is that the marina charges even part of a day as a full day - in other words, if you arrive at 2300 on Friday and leave at 0700 Saturday you are charged for two days!
Anchorages
Few sheltered anchorage possibilities. You are better off in the marina.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Some chandlery supplies can be obtained in the local suburb of Aretsou or in Thessaloniki itself
Repairs/Yards
A crane can be arranged via the marina. Most electrical and mechanical repairs can be arranged and some chandlery supplies can be obtained in the local suburb of Aretsou or in Thessaloniki itself.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Fuel station in the marina
- Water
- At all berths of the marina
- Electricity
- At all berths of the marina
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Thessaloniki is well placed for side trips to the stunning region of the Meteora, with its unusually sited monasteries; the spectacular royal tombs of the Macedonian kings at Vergina; the Mt Olympus National Park; the town of Edessa (famous for its waterfalls) and even the Prespa Lakes on the borders of FYRM and Albania.
 Mt Olympus national park |
 Meteora monastery |
 Pelicans at Prespa Lakes |
 Edessa waterfall |
Grocery & Supply Stores
Supermarkets and grocery stores in Aretsou, 10 minutes from the marina.
Eateries
Numerous restaurants along the front at Aretsou.
Internet/WiFi
Not at present (July 2008)
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Via the marina office. Also from the airport 20 minutes away by taxi.
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the marina.
Transportation
- Airport - Thessaloniki airport is 20 minutes away by taxi.
- Train
- Buses
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
- Thessaloniki (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:
- July 2008 -- Athene of Lymington
Personal Notes
- Thessaloniki is an excellent place to leave a yacht for a quick trip home or for a trip to the magnificent royal tombs of the Macedonian kings at Vergina; the Mount Olympus National Park and even the wonderful monastic foundations at Meteora (see above)--Athene of Lymington 13:56, 15 April 2010 (UTC).
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