Mikrolimano
marina · Piraeus · Saronic Gulf
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Mikrolimano is a marina on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Piraeus.
It lies in Attica.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Sanctuary of Artemis Mounichia: 7 min on foot
- Veakio Theater: 15 min on foot
- Parthenon: 32 min by road
- Acropolis of Athens: 32 min by road
- Platonic Academy: 34 min by road
- Athens: 156 restaurants, bars or cafés, 35 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Istioploikos) 120 m away
- Supermarket (ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος) 360 m away
- Metro 920 m away
- Parking 200 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Naftathlitiki marina Dimou Kallitheas marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Flisvos Marina marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Zea Marina marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Athens Marina marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Faliro Bay cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Mpatis beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Piraeus
- Provlita Ii cove
- Flisvos Marina marina
- Naftathlitiki marina Dimou Kallitheas marina
- Zea Marina marina
Questions
Is Mikrolimano sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Mikrolimano sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Mikrolimano?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mikrolimano?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.