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==Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)== | ==Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)== | ||
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- | + | The coast of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attica Attika or Attica] (Αττική) is the coast of Athens and the playground of the Athenians. It is the most crowded area in Greece, full of large ships, fast ferries, motor cruisers, fishing boats, and sailboats. All the marinas are full with long waiting lists. It will be hard for a visiting yacht to find a berth here. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
{{Warning}}Approaching the coast of Attika from the south 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. | {{Warning}}Approaching the coast of Attika from the south 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. | ||
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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
- | + | {{Poi |37|57|N|23|38|E| | type= port| name= Piraeus | |
- | + | | text= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piraeus Piraeus] (Πειραιάς or Πειραιεύς) is the largest and busiest port in Greece. It is strictly a commercial port and it is closed to yachts. It is, of course, a port of entry. }} | |
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+ | {{Poi |37|42.8|N|24|03.5|E| | type= port| name= Lavrio Harbor | ||
+ | | text= [[Lavrio Harbor]] is commercial port and aport of entry but it has some spaces for visiting yachts. }} | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
====Anavissos==== | ====Anavissos==== | ||
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+ | | image= Greece_Anavisos_m.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Chart of Anavissos - ''Click for larger view'' | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anavisos Anavissos] (Ανάβυσος) is a large bay NW of Cape Sounio. Here there is better protection from the meltemi than in Sounio. It best to anchor off the small harbor in 3-5 m. Holding is reasonable. I have weathered a bad meltemi here after I was forced to depart from Sounio in the middle of the night. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anavisos Anavissos] (Ανάβυσος) is a large bay NW of Cape Sounio. Here there is better protection from the meltemi than in Sounio. It best to anchor off the small harbor in 3-5 m. Holding is reasonable. I have weathered a bad meltemi here after I was forced to depart from Sounio in the middle of the night. | ||
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | =====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'': | ||
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====Sounio==== | ====Sounio==== | ||
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Just to the W of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sounio Cape Sounio] (Σούνιο) there is a cove where you can anchor. It is usually crowded and it is not a very secure but it is a great place to anchor while visiting the famous temple of Poseidon a 10 minute walk up the hill. | Just to the W of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sounio Cape Sounio] (Σούνιο) there is a cove where you can anchor. It is usually crowded and it is not a very secure but it is a great place to anchor while visiting the famous temple of Poseidon a 10 minute walk up the hill. | ||
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=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | =====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'': | ||
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==Offshore Islands== | ==Offshore Islands== | ||
====Fleves==== | ====Fleves==== | ||
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+ | | imagetext= Chart of the anchorage in Fleves - ''Click for larger view'' | ||
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Fleves (Φλέβες) is a small island off the Athens resort of Vouliagmeni in the Saronic Gulf. There is only one safe anchorage at the SW side of the island. It affords reasonable shelter from the ''meltemi'' and considering the proximity to the greater Athens area is a pleasant and peaceful anchorage. Anchor at the S side of the cove at about 10 m, good holding in weed and sand. | Fleves (Φλέβες) is a small island off the Athens resort of Vouliagmeni in the Saronic Gulf. There is only one safe anchorage at the SW side of the island. It affords reasonable shelter from the ''meltemi'' and considering the proximity to the greater Athens area is a pleasant and peaceful anchorage. Anchor at the S side of the cove at about 10 m, good holding in weed and sand. | ||
=====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)===== | =====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'': | ||
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- | == | + | {{Poi |37|56.23|N|23|31.17|E| | type= island| name= Salamis |
- | + | | text= [[Salamis]] is on the south coast of Salamis provides a safe anchorage in the meltemi. The bottom is clear sand, very good holding. Shelter is good. There is a taverna ashore but generally the bay is quiet.}} | |
==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ||
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* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2485 The Ancient Agora] | * [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2485 The Ancient Agora] | ||
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3249 The National Museum] | * [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3249 The National Museum] | ||
- | * [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/ | + | * [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3349 Byzantine Museum] |
* [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3520 Museum of Cycladic Art] | * [http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=3520 Museum of Cycladic Art] | ||
* [http://www.benaki.gr/index.asp?lang=en&id=10101 Benaki Museum] | * [http://www.benaki.gr/index.asp?lang=en&id=10101 Benaki Museum] | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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'See also in individual [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]''. | 'See also in individual [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]''. | ||
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Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)
Attika Coast
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The coast of Attika or Attica (Αττική) is the coast of Athens and the playground of the Athenians. It is the most crowded area in Greece, full of large ships, fast ferries, motor cruisers, fishing boats, and sailboats. All the marinas are full with long waiting lists. It will be hard for a visiting yacht to find a berth here.
Charts
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Radio Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Warning: Approaching the coast of Attika from the south 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.
Berthing Options
Ports
Piraeus
Lavrio Harbor
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Zea Martina (Port of Entry)
- Mikrolimano
- Athens Marina (Old Faliro Marina)
- Agios Kosmas Marina
- Kalamaki-Alimos Marina
- Glyfadha Marinas 1,2, & 3
- Glyfadha Marina 4
- Marina Voulas
- Marina Vouliagmenis (Port of Entry)
- Lavrio Olympic Marine (Port of Entry)
Anchorages
Anavissos (Ανάβυσος) is a large bay NW of Cape Sounio. Here there is better protection from the meltemi than in Sounio. It best to anchor off the small harbor in 3-5 m. Holding is reasonable. I have weathered a bad meltemi here after I was forced to depart from Sounio in the middle of the night.
Warning: Night Approaches are very hard because the flashing Green light is blanked by the high intensity highway lights.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Sounio
Sounio
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Just to the W of Cape Sounio (Σούνιο) there is a cove where you can anchor. It is usually crowded and it is not a very secure but it is a great place to anchor while visiting the famous temple of Poseidon a 10 minute walk up the hill.
Anchor in 3-5 m depth. The bottom is weed and the holding is bad. Look for a patch of sand to the N of the cove.
Danger: With a strong meltemi there are violent gusts and the anchorage may not be tenable. It is best to go to Anavissos rather then risk collision with another drifting yacht.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Offshore Islands
Fleves
Fleves
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Fleves (Φλέβες) is a small island off the Athens resort of Vouliagmeni in the Saronic Gulf. There is only one safe anchorage at the SW side of the island. It affords reasonable shelter from the meltemi and considering the proximity to the greater Athens area is a pleasant and peaceful anchorage. Anchor at the S side of the cove at about 10 m, good holding in weed and sand.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2000 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
Salamis
Yacht Services and Repairs
Also see Lavrio Harbor and individual marinas.
Marine Stores
There are many stores in Piraeus, in Kalamaki, and in Glyfada.
Repairs/Yards
See the individual marinas.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See the individual marinas.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Athens
There are so many things that one can do and visit in Athens that it is almost impossible to list. Here are some highlights:
- Parthenon
- The Ancient Agora
- The National Museum
- Byzantine Museum
- Museum of Cycladic Art
- Benaki Museum
Sounio
The main attraction here is the Sanctuary of Poseidon and Athena. It is usually open 10.00 to Sunset. This place is shear magic during a full moon.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There are many stores in the area
See also in individual marinas.
Eateries
There are hundreds of good restaurants in the Athens area.
Internet/WiFi
In Internet cafés.
'See also in individual marinas.
Laundry
'See also in individual marinas.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
'See also in individual marinas.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbors, marinas, and in several anchorages.
Transportation
- Athens is the capital of Greece. Athens airport connects to almost everywhere in the world.
- There are daily ferries to the islands from Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio.
Routes/Passages To/From
- Passages between Athens Region and Samos - Kusadasi
- Passages between Athens Region and Rhodes - Marmaris
- Passages between Athens Region and the North Sporades
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
- Attika or Attica (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports, marinas, anchorages, and islands in this page.
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