Piraeus (Athens) - General Info
Description:
Athens is the largest city in Greece and one of the oldest in the world. It has no shortage of ancient sites for visitors to see.
For those who are contemplating a crew change in Athens, the X96 airport express stops five minutes walk from Zea Marina. It takes one hour to the airport but can take two hours at peak times.
It is advisable to book a marina berth well in advance of arrival.
Position:
37° 56.26’N, 23° 37.23’E (Piraeus entrance)
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Looking for a safe and reasonably priced marina close to Athens for long term (1 year contract) for 43″ monohull
Re. marinas close to Athens – this document may give some insight as to places owners have left their boats for the winter in Greece. There are a few noted there close to Athens – https://www.noonsite.com/report/wintering-in-the-mediterranean/. More info. on the individual ports pages on Noonsite.
We have been using a company called Yachtech in Pireaus for service and repair to our engine and generator.
They have several very good mechanics, their work is good and they come when they say they will come.
The charges are reasonable and the principle CostaThomas is a pleasant chap to deal with.
A1 yachting – used their services several times this summer checking in and out of Greece. I first entered at Kos then exited at Lavrio the entered again at Zakintos and exited at Corfu.
All these location offices provided excellent services, quick and straightforward email support, agents making all arrangements fast and efficient. I would recommend to anyone A1 is the agent company for Greece.
Olympic Marine – spent over a month berthed there July till beginning of August 18. Overall impression not very positive. Would not recommend. Price not very cheap, 1,5k euro for a month.
Berths are ok, with side walkway, although this makes maneuvering tricky if you have boat parked next to you. No dinghy assisting during parking. Open to prevailing winds. Facilities are very limited.
No supermarket or even small food shop. Have to walk to town. Chandlery available, although odd working hours. Restaurant available, draft beer nice and cool.
Sanitary facilities not very nice but generally acceptable, although a walk away. Security almost non-existent. Gate to peer is always open. No dinghy assisting during parking.
I got ashore rope reel stolen… Office efficient over email but not nice when interacting personally. Post receiving was refused, though it is a normal service most other marinas.