Attika Coast
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Attika Coast (Coast of Athens)
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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 are 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
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channel 03
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.
Check-in facilities
See individual ports, marinas, and anchorages.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
- Piraeus
This the largest and busiest port in Greece. It is strictly a commercial port and closed to yachts. - Lavrio Harbor (Port of Entry)
A commercial port but with some spaces for visiting yachts.
Anchorages
37°43.2′N, 23°56.4′E
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:
- 1987 --Istioploos
Sounio
37°39.2′N, 24°01.4′E
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:
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Zea Martina (Port of Entry)
- Mikrolimano
- Faliro
- Kalamaki-Alimos Marina
- Glyfadha Marinas 1,2, & 3
- Glyfadha Marina 4
- Marina Voulas
- Marina Vouliagmenis (Port of Entry)
- Lavrio Olympic Marine (Port of Entry)
Yacht Services and Repairs
Also see each Port and Marina
Marine Stores
There are many stores in Piraeus, in Kalamaki, and in Glyfada.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
See the individual Marinas.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See the individual Marinas.
Offshore Islands
Fleves
37°46.2′N, 23°45.5′E
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
Tourism and 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
- Also see in individual Marinas
Laundry
See in individual Marinas.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
See 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.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports, marinas and anchorages.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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