Palea Epidhavros
marina · Palea Epidhavros · Saronic Gulf

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°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
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:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vagionia beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Paralia "Panagia Polemarchos" cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Spilia cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Gliati cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Marina Neas Epidavrou marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Neratzia cove · 6.9 NM by sea
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.