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==West Saronikos== | ==West Saronikos== | ||
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This is region covers the coast of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese] on the Saronikos Gulf. Because of its proximity to Athens it is very popular and crowded. | This is region covers the coast of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloponnesos Peloponnese] on the Saronikos Gulf. Because of its proximity to Athens it is very popular and crowded. | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | [[Image:Greece_WestSaronikos.jpg|350px|frame| | + | [[Image:Greece_WestSaronikos.jpg|350px|frame|center|Satellite View of West Saronikos Gulf<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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==Check-in facilities== | ==Check-in facilities== | ||
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==Ports and Popular Stops== | ==Ports and Popular Stops== | ||
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| [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.638333&lon=23.158333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet] | | [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.638333&lon=23.158333&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1 Local chartlet] | ||
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| + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Greece_Epidauros_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of Palea Epidhavros Harbor <br />''Click for larger view | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidauros Epidhavros] (Επίδαυρος) or Palea (Old) Epidhavros is a safe harbor to leave the yacht while attending a performance at the ancient theater of [http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/epidaurus.html Epidaurus] or visiting the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2374 Sanctuary] of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Asclepius.html Asklepios]. You can take a taxi, 20 min. For a performance make sure you have advanced tickets. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidauros Epidhavros] (Επίδαυρος) or Palea (Old) Epidhavros is a safe harbor to leave the yacht while attending a performance at the ancient theater of [http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/epidaurus.html Epidaurus] or visiting the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2374 Sanctuary] of [http://www.maicar.com/GML/Asclepius.html Asklepios]. You can take a taxi, 20 min. For a performance make sure you have advanced tickets. | ||
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.59&lon=23.336833&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] | | [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.59&lon=23.336833&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] | ||
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| + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Vathy.jpeg|350px]]Vathy harbour<br />''Click for larger view'' | ||
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Vathy is a small but safe harbour on the west side of the Methana peninsula with room for half a dozen yachts on anchor moor. Shelter is good and depths are 3-5 meters along the quay. There are a couple of small tavernas around the harbour. The bottom is mud and provides good holding. | Vathy is a small but safe harbour on the west side of the Methana peninsula with room for half a dozen yachts on anchor moor. Shelter is good and depths are 3-5 meters along the quay. There are a couple of small tavernas around the harbour. The bottom is mud and provides good holding. | ||
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| [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.7615&lon=23.1265&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] | | [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.7615&lon=23.1265&scale=750000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Local chartlet] | ||
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| + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" |[[Image:Greece_ Korfos_h.jpg|350px]]Chart of Korfos<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
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Korfos (Κόρφος) or Sofiko (Σοφικό) is a pleasant cove in the Saronic Gulf a few miles S of the [[Corinth Canal]]. During weekends it is crowded. Anchor off in 6-10 m, holding is not always good. There is a small quay but it is very hard to find room there. | Korfos (Κόρφος) or Sofiko (Σοφικό) is a pleasant cove in the Saronic Gulf a few miles S of the [[Corinth Canal]]. During weekends it is crowded. Anchor off in 6-10 m, holding is not always good. There is a small quay but it is very hard to find room there. | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
====Kechries==== | ====Kechries==== | ||
| - | [[Image:Greece_Kechrie_S.jpg| | + | [[Image:Greece_Kechrie_S.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Satellite view of Kechrie<br />''Click for larger view'']] |
[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|52.96|N|22|59.65|E|}}<br /> | [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|37|52.96|N|22|59.65|E|}}<br /> | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kechries Kechries] (Κεχριές) is a cove just 2 nM S of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Isthmia Isthmia], the western end of the [[Corinth Canal]]. In the antiquity Kechries was the port of the city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth] in the Saronikos (Saronic) gulf. The ancient harbor was excavated in the 1960's. A number of of the excavation finds are now exhibited in the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3377 Isthmia Museum] (I worked as a diver for one season of this excavation --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kechries Kechries] (Κεχριές) is a cove just 2 nM S of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Isthmia Isthmia], the western end of the [[Corinth Canal]]. In the antiquity Kechries was the port of the city of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth] in the Saronikos (Saronic) gulf. The ancient harbor was excavated in the 1960's. A number of of the excavation finds are now exhibited in the [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3377 Isthmia Museum] (I worked as a diver for one season of this excavation --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]. | ||
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==Offshore Islands== | ==Offshore Islands== | ||
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* [[Poros]] | * [[Poros]] | ||
==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
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The most interesting place to visit in this region is a visit to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidauros Epidhavros]. A more ambitious land excursion is to visit [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Ancient Corinth] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Acrocortinth]. | The most interesting place to visit in this region is a visit to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidauros Epidhavros]. A more ambitious land excursion is to visit [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Ancient Corinth] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Acrocortinth]. | ||
| - | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
* There several stores in [[#Palea__Epidhavros|Palea Epidhavros]] | * There several stores in [[#Palea__Epidhavros|Palea Epidhavros]] | ||
* A few stores in [[#Korfos|Korfos]] | * A few stores in [[#Korfos|Korfos]] | ||
| - | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
* Restaurants along the waterfront in [[#Korfos|Korfos]] and [[#Palea__Epidhavros|Palea Epidhavros]] | * Restaurants along the waterfront in [[#Korfos|Korfos]] and [[#Palea__Epidhavros|Palea Epidhavros]] | ||
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| - | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
In Internet cafés. | In Internet cafés. | ||
| - | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
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| - | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
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| - | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages. | There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages. | ||
| - | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc. | Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc. | ||
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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{{Guide2}} | {{Guide2}} | ||
Revision as of 21:59, 24 February 2012
West Saronikos
This is region covers the coast of Peloponnese on the Saronikos Gulf. Because of its proximity to Athens it is very popular and crowded.
Charts
Click for larger view
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Warning: Approaching from the coast of Attika, in the north, you have to cross the shipping lanes. Cross them, if possible, vertically. Do monitor your VHF but most large ships, including ones of the Greek Navy, rarely respond to a hail.
Check-in facilities
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Palea Epidhavros
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 | Photo gallery |
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 Chart of Palea Epidhavros Harbor Click for larger view | |
Epidhavros (Επίδαυρος) or Palea (Old) Epidhavros is a safe harbor to leave the yacht while attending a performance at the ancient theater of Epidaurus or visiting the Sanctuary of Asklepios. You can take a taxi, 20 min. For a performance make sure you have advanced tickets.
The harbor provides good shelter. You can go stern-to along the quay or anchor off in 5 m. The bottom is mud and weed and provides fairly good holding. Good shopping.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1991 --Istioploos
- June 2006 --Atheneoflymington 15:33, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Click for larger view
Vathy
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| | 37°35.4′N, 23°20.21′E |
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| | Photo gallery |
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 Vathy harbourClick for larger view | |
Vathy is a small but safe harbour on the west side of the Methana peninsula with room for half a dozen yachts on anchor moor. Shelter is good and depths are 3-5 meters along the quay. There are a couple of small tavernas around the harbour. The bottom is mud and provides good holding.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2006 --Atheneoflymington 15:26, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
Korfos
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| | Photo gallery |
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 Chart of KorfosClick for larger view | |
Korfos (Κόρφος) or Sofiko (Σοφικό) is a pleasant cove in the Saronic Gulf a few miles S of the Corinth Canal. During weekends it is crowded. Anchor off in 6-10 m, holding is not always good. There is a small quay but it is very hard to find room there.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1990 --Istioploos
Anchorages
Kechries
Click for larger view
37°52.96′N, 22°59.65′E
Kechries (Κεχριές) is a cove just 2 nM S of Isthmia, the western end of the Corinth Canal. In the antiquity Kechries was the port of the city of Corinth in the Saronikos (Saronic) gulf. The ancient harbor was excavated in the 1960's. A number of of the excavation finds are now exhibited in the Isthmia Museum (I worked as a diver for one season of this excavation --Istioploos.
With settled weather you can anchor off in 3-5m depth over sand and rocks and visit the site.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1995--Istioploos
Krasopanayia
Krasopanayia (Κρασοπαναγιά) is very pleasant uninhabited anchorage on the NE side of the Methana Peninsula just across from Epidhavros. It is very convenient and secure anchorage. Unfortunately it has been spoiled by a fish farm. Anchor in 6-10 m and take a line ashore.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1995 --Istioploos
Vidhi Bay
See Poros
Galatas
See Poros
Aliki Beach
See Poros
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Offshore Islands
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The most interesting place to visit in this region is a visit to Epidhavros. A more ambitious land excursion is to visit Ancient Corinth and Acrocortinth.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There several stores in Palea Epidhavros
- A few stores in Korfos
Eateries
- Restaurants along the waterfront in Korfos and Palea Epidhavros
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
Transportation
Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.
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
- Epidhavros (Wikepedia)
- Epidaurus
- Isthmia Museum
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports on this page.
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