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
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF channel 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
- Olympia Radio - VHF channels 27, 28, and 88
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
See Saronikos Gulf.
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
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Ormos Kanakia
Ambelakia
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
There several yards in the island. Many is Ambelakia.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- In the town of Salamis near the port of Salamis
- Water
- At the quay of Salamis
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Routes/Passages To/From
See Saronikos Gulf.
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)
Links
- Salamis at Wikipedia
- Sea Battle
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
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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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