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Palea Epidhavros

marina · Palea Epidhavros · Saronic Gulf

Palea Epidhavros – marina, Palea Epidhavros
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Palea Epidhavros is a marina on the coast of Saronic Gulf.

It lies in Saronic Gulf.

Also known as Καλαμάκι.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (meltemi), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (68°–80°).

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  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Palea Epidhavros for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Seabed, depth and room

Good holding.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Hotel & Taverna Posidon) 60 m away
  • Supermarket 140 m away
  • Parking on site

Local rules

  • Port of Palaia (Archaia) Epidavros: winter storage of boats ashore in the port area is on an annual concession from the Epidaurus port fund; no maintenance work is permitted on boats while they are on the winter storage area (2026 decision).

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Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

  • In north-east wind: Korfos, 7.9 NM by sea.
  • In east wind: Aponisos, 7.4 NM by sea.
  • In south-east wind: Neratzia, 6.9 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind

More places – Palea Epidhavros

Questions

Is Palea Epidhavros sheltered from the meltemi?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Palea Epidhavros sheltered from the sirocco?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Neratzia, 6.9 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at Palea Epidhavros?

Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Palea Epidhavros?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

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