Salamis
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Salamis
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Salamis is an island that lies just to the west of Piraeus the main port of Athens. Is is known for the Sea Battle that took place in the straits between the island and the mainland in 480 BC. Salamis is the birth place of Euripides, the famous tragical of classical Athens whose plays still resonate today.
On Salamis is the main Greek navy base and anchoring in many bays in the island is prohibited.
Caution: The water around Salamis is very polluted.
Charts
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Weather
See Saronikos Gulf.
Passages
See Saronikos Gulf.
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Navigation is only unrestricted along the south of the island and on part of the south-west coast.
Warning: There are often navy exercises E of the island.
Berthing
Ports
Paloukia
This is the main commercial port of the island and the terminus of the ferry boats to Perama.
Paloukia is just E of the naval base and is not open to yachts.Salamis Harbour
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Ormos Kanakia
Ambelakia
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | Salamis: at the quay |
Electricity | ? |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Salamis: in the town of Salamis near the port |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | There several yards in the island. Many in Ambelakia |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..
Eating out
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Transportation
Tourism
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
- Salamis at the Wikipedia
- Battle of Salamis at the Wikipedia
References
See Greece.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Salamis and this page's details validated: Date of member's visit to this Island & this page's details validated:
- 1992 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- July 2013 --Vigdis yachtvigdis blog
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