Sounion & Lavrio - Docking
Moor in five meters in the NW corner just below a small chapel where the bottom is sandy. Take care as a lot of the bay is weed with poor holding. Make sure the anchor is well dug in as the bay is subject to severe gusts and dragging is common. Beware of some unmarked rocks on the eastern side.
The best time to visit the temple is in the early morning, before the day-trippers arrive. The young Byron is said to have carved his name on one of the columns.
There is a taverna and hotel ashore with a small wooden dock suitable for dinghies.
Gaidouronisa Island, off Cape Sounion
A reasonable alternative to the Sounion anchorage in SW winds, but a bit rolly due to the swell created by passing power boats. Anchor between the fish farm and the beach in 10 meters over sand.
If wishing to spend longer exploring this peninsula, then the Olympic Marina at Lavrion is a secure and comfortable place to leave the boat. It is approximately 5NM north of Sounion.
Last updated: February 2016
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Whilst moored in Lavrio last September, we needed some fridge repairs. I had 2 ‘engineers’ look at the problem (and charge me 30 euros for the privilege.
Both claimed I needed a new compressor at 1200 euros. After observing their working and diagnostic practices, I declined. I visited the Olympic Marina. they agreed to have someone look at it.
But I would have to moor in the marina at a cost of 120 euros for the day. I declined this too. Eventually got the fridge repaired, it needed a new filter and regassing, for 250 euros on Kos.
Olympic Marina is more a garaging place than a marina, expensing but convenient for the vicinity to the airport (Athen’s airport). Also the yard available for refitting, not experienced yet.
No mini market, sign of the vocation to be only depot rather than living marina. Very safe and well sheltered.