Patras
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Patras Port of Entry
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Patras or Patra (Πάτρα) with 222,460 inhabitants is the third largest city in Greece.
It large commercial harbor is the departure point of many ferryboats connecting Greece with Italy.
Every year sometimes at the end of January or in February the famous Patras Carnival is being held.
Charts
- BA
- 1676 Prokopos Patron and entrance to Korintiakós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G13 Gulfs of Patras and Corinth
- NIMA
- 54287 PatraikosKolpos & Approaches
- Greek
- 40 Patraikos Kolpos
Weather
See Patraikos Kolpos.
Passages
Islands
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Olympia Radio - VHF channel 85
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Patras is a Greek port of entry/exit. Yachts entering Greece should contact the authorities in VHF channels 16 or 13.
Berthing
Yachts are encouraged to go to the marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Patras Marina
- Also see comments in Patras Marina
Anchorages
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | At the Patras Marina |
Electricity | At the Patras Marina |
Toilets | At the Patras Marina |
Showers | At the Patras Marina |
Laundry | At the Patras Marina |
Garbage | Bins at the Patras Marina |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Mini Tanker |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | There is a chandlery near the Marina |
Services | |
Repairs | At the Patras Marina |
Internet | In internet cafés and at the Patras Marina |
Mobile connectivity | Strong 4G signal |
Vehicle rentals | At the Patras Marina and in town |
Provisioning
Many supermarkets and stores in town.
Eating out
Numerous restaurants in town.
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Transportation
- Ferries to Italy
- Buses and trains to Athens
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
- Patras at the Wikipedia
- Patras at the Wikivoyage
- Information about Patras
- Carnival at the Wikipedia
- Patras Carnival
References & Publications
See Greece.
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