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Spetses Island Old harbour
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Spetses
island Old harbour
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 From the distance the houses of Spetses town around
the northern shores and on the gentle slopes are easily
seen. Closer in, the lighthouse on Ak. Fanari is
conspicuous.
Danger: Care
should be taken rounding the extremity of the headland where there are some
above-water rocks and a short reef. Also a reef of only 1 m. depths is
located 500 m. from the entrance of the harbour and it is not marked
in all charts.
Anchor in the bay of the outer harbour with a long line
ashore or stern or bows-to in the inner harbour if there is
room.
With strong NW winds the
outer harbour is uncomfortable. The inner harbour has excellent
all-round protection and a number of yachts are wintered afloat here. |
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Spetses old harbour and
environs is a wonderful place to wander around. There are several
yards building caiques and Spetsiot boats are said to be among the best in
Greece. Tim Severin had his replica galley built here for his voyages
tracing the routes of Jason and the Argonauts and Odysseus wandering home
from the Trojan war.
If you approach from northwest, you must first pass the Fanari lighthouse
(which indicates the entrance) and after you sail the inner sea (3 miles)
you may moor stern to the key. If you choose to cross the straight and
moor on the east part of the harbour, you must stay close to the left side
of the canal.
The bottom holding is good and the harbour is safe in all weathers
The small town is busy and the
quay is rather noisy until late night hours but it is
worth a visit to one of its' many cafes, restaurants,
bars and tourist shops.
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Connections |
- Regular ferry-boat and hydrofoil connection with Athens and all the
Saronic gulf islands (about 2 hrs)
- Closest airport at Athens
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| Charts
and latitude |
| Imray
Tetra
chart: G 14 |
| British
admiralty
chart: 16830 |
| 37o
15' N
23o
10' E (programmise
your mobile GPS)
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Facilities |
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- Restaurants
- Super markets
- Telephone
- Banks / ATM
- Laundry
- Car & motorbike rentals
- Post office
- Water & fuel on quay
- Hauling out service
- Limited mechanical repairs
- Old-fashioned wood repairs
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Spetses hotels
Visit this page to find more about
Spetses
hotels
or, if you like me to assist you with
your choice, please
send me an e-mail with your questions and enquiries. I will be glad to reply and
assist you, wherever I possibly can. |
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