Kavala
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Kavala Port of Entry
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Kavala or Kabala (Καβάλα) with a population of about 63,000 is a large city and an important commercial port in northern Greece.
Charts
- BA
- 1086 Srimonikos kólpos to Edremit Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G2 Aegean Sea (North)
- NIMA
- 54360 Thessaloniki to Canakkale Bogazi Dardanelles
- 54363 Akra Akrathos to Dardanelles and Ayio Oros
- Greek
- 31 North Evoikos to Kavala Gulf
- 32 Thrakiko Sea
- 321 Thassos, Alexandroupolis, Samothrake, Imvros
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12, Tel. +30 2510 223716
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 25 & 85
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Details?
Entrance
Kavala is a port of entry in Greece.
Port Authority (1st floor) and Coast Guards (2nd floor) offices are in the same building located between the Yacht Club and the old fishing harbour.
Berthing
Brand new cement pontoons have been installed in May 2016 in the old fishing harbour and at the Yacht club. Most of the berths are dedicated to local boaters and charters. Mooring with laid lines, alongside or fingers.
The berths for visiting yachts are located at the Yacht Club corner, first pontoon port side when entering the harbour. Alongside mooring only at this pontoon.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
- Shipchandler on the right side of the street going to the Aqueduc (conspicuous) from the fishing harbour. Small but well stocked and they can ordered within 48 hours.
Repairs/Yards
- Boatyard with travelift in Limenas Elevtheron, 6 miles west from Kavala.
Mechanics
- Outboards and Diesel engines
Ioanis Kaladonis, Mobile 6948 822 509
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Water and electricity
Metered water and electricity are available from distribution boxes located on the pontoons. An electronic key can be obtained at the Port Authority office weekday up from 08:00 to 15:00 or at the Coast Guards office off hours.
- Fuel
A petrol station is located 100m from the Yacht club.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
- Free Wifi available from Kavala Port Authority, ask them for a username/password. Quality is average.
- Protected Wifi available from one of the many bars/restaurants/lounges along the Yacht club.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Kavala (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
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