Mesolongi
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Mesolongi
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| 38°19.6′N, 21°24.8′E |
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Messolongi (Μεσολόγγι) is a town built along a deep lagoon. Mesolongi played a decisive role during the Greek War of Independence. The British romantic poet Byron died here during that struggle.
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
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
See Patraikos Patraikos Kolpos.
Messolongi Bay and marina are at north end of clearly marked channel which varies in depth from 5m to 8m.
Keep well out from north shore of Gulf of Patras to avoid shoals and keep an eye on the depth when approaching from east or west.
On reaching bay watch out for starboard bouys marking shallow on approach to town quay.
Check-in facilities
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
1. Messolonghi Marina - see http://www.messolonghimarina.com/index.php?id=9&ln=en
Relatively new and inexpensive. Limited facilities at present
2. Town Quay - side to or stern to. Limited space but good holding. There may be a charge for facilities here.
3. Also safe anchoring in bay but avoid blocking route to commercial quay as some quite large ships still visit
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available at Marina or at many coffee shops in the town.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
- Mesolongi (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
9 September 2011
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