Chalkis "Marina" - Evia, Greece

[miyagimoon]

We have just spent 10 days in a "marina" that is not mentioned in Rod the Gods book "Greek Waters Pilot" nor in the West Aegean Cruising Companion by Rob Buttress.

I've called it a marina as to all intent thats what it is. However, in the usual Greek way it has been constructed complete with eletric and water (albeit they are not turned on) and there is no one to run it. The Port Authorities do not want to know and neither does the local Yacht Club (Halkida Yacht Club IOX). So you can stay as long as you wish at no cost.

The pontoons are solid and appear to have all round water depths of some 3-6m. It is protected from all directions with the exception of SW which in strong winds has a bit of a swell, more uncomfortable than anything else.

Dispite the water and electric not being on you can still get water from the local Yacht club. Whilst here we arranged for some mail to be sent to us via the Yacht Club. Not only did it arrive but the postman walked around to the marina along the pontoon and delivered it personally to our hatch. Beat that Royal Mail!

Anyone travelling through the Evia Gulf (either N or S) should stop in. Its right next to the Chalkis Bridge, is good for shopping etc. and every one is so friendly and helpful. We needed a part for our outboard (Suzuki) just so happens a dealer in Chalkis. Went to see him that afternoon he delivered the part to the boat. He also helped us source some fuel filters at local prices not the usual Chandler rip off rate.

I cannot say enough about this place, if you do use it please don't abuse it and ruin it.

 

[Mr Cassandra]

We have just spent 10 days in a "marina" that is not mentioned in Rod the Gods book "Greek Waters Pilot" nor in the West Aegean Cruising Companion by Rob Buttress.

I've called it a marina as to all intent thats what it is. However, in the usual Greek way it has been constructed complete with eletric and water (albeit they are not turned on) and there is no one to run it. The Port Authorities do not want to know and neither does the local Yacht Club (Halkida Yacht Club IOX). So you can stay as long as you wish at no cost.

The pontoons are solid and appear to have all round water depths of some 3-6m. It is protected from all directions with the exception of SW which in strong winds has a bit of a swell, more uncomfortable than anything else.

Dispite the water and electric not being on you can still get water from the local Yacht club. Whilst here we arranged for some mail to be sent to us via the Yacht Club. Not only did it arrive but the postman walked around to the marina along the pontoon and delivered it personally to our hatch. Beat that Royal Mail!

Anyone travelling through the Evia Gulf (either N or S) should stop in. Its right next to the Chalkis Bridge, is good for shopping etc. and every one is so friendly and helpful. We needed a part for our outboard (Suzuki) just so happens a dealer in Chalkis. Went to see him that afternoon he delivered the part to the boat. He also helped us source some fuel filters at local prices not the usual Chandler rip off rate.

I cannot say enough about this place, if you do use it please don't abuse it and ruin it.

Hello
I think this is the place that Billskip always talks about
cheers

 

[r_h]

Is it north or south of the bridge?

 

[Appleyard]

We have just spent 10 days in a "marina" that is not mentioned in Rod the Gods book "Greek Waters Pilot" nor in the West Aegean Cruising Companion by Rob Buttress.

I've called it a marina as to all intent thats what it is. However, in the usual Greek way it has been constructed complete with eletric and water (albeit they are not turned on) and there is no one to run it. The Port Authorities do not want to know and neither does the local Yacht Club (Halkida Yacht Club IOX). So you can stay as long as you wish at no cost.

The pontoons are solid and appear to have all round water depths of some 3-6m. It is protected from all directions with the exception of SW which in strong winds has a bit of a swell, more uncomfortable than anything else.

Dispite the water and electric not being on you can still get water from the local Yacht club. Whilst here we arranged for some mail to be sent to us via the Yacht Club. Not only did it arrive but the postman walked around to the marina along the pontoon and delivered it personally to our hatch. Beat that Royal Mail!

Anyone travelling through the Evia Gulf (either N or S) should stop in. Its right next to the Chalkis Bridge, is good for shopping etc. and every one is so friendly and helpful. We needed a part for our outboard (Suzuki) just so happens a dealer in Chalkis. Went to see him that afternoon he delivered the part to the boat. He also helped us source some fuel filters at local prices not the usual Chandler rip off rate.

I cannot say enough about this place, if you do use it please don't abuse it and ruin it.

Thanks for that information....it's this kind of thing that makes this forum so valuable,(and compensates for some of the daftness !!)

 

[miyagimoon]

To RH,

Its south of the bridge where the Yacht club is in Vourkari Cove.

Incidently, the port authority have moved to the south east side of the bridge behind what is now an internet cafe.

 

[Silverado]

It seems like a nice place. I don't have charts or pilot of that area just now but I'm looking at it on Google maps. Are the bridges high level or do they open on request or by schedule?

 

[macd]

Is it north or south of the bridge?

If I remember correctly it's south of the bridge, in the bight to the SE of the docks, adjacent to the yacht club.

 

[vyv_cox]

It seems like a nice place. I don't have charts or pilot of that area just now but I'm looking at it on Google maps. Are the bridges high level or do they open on request or by schedule?

Only one bridge that you need to be concerned about, the Khalkis Bridge The link says most of it, the bridge opens at night, once per day for about ten minutes. You have to pay in advance and wait for the advised time. It's mostly chaotic when it happens but not many die!

In general, at least out of August, it's a very pleasant cruising area.

 

[tri39]

Can someone tell me how to get/pay for up to date coverage on GooglEarth?

 

[tennisgirl1]

Chalkis marina

We have just spent 10 days in a "marina" that is not mentioned in Rod the Gods book "Greek Waters Pilot" nor in the West Aegean Cruising Companion by Rob Buttress.

I've called it a marina as to all intent thats what it is. However, in the usual Greek way it has been constructed complete with eletric and water (albeit they are not turned on ...

We are staying in this marina now. We passed through the bridge from north to south on Monday evening and anchored in the anchorage for the night. The marina is only manned during the day until about 22.30. We motored round here the next morning.

The marina is up and running with water and electricity (if you want it) at very reasonable rates. There are lazy lines. The first night is free and each subsequent night is 0.615€ /meter/ day. Not expensive in my view. Talking to people on neighbouring boats it seems that the situation here is new. You can no longer berth on the yacht club pontoons, but on the outer pontoon which is being run it would seem by the local authority. Telephone 22210 63121.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7544154@N07/9025522088/

 

[Chris_Robb]

There is a new museum on the mainland site (new 2011) in the Turkish fort. Its well worth the visit.

It also has examples of all the Greek city state alphabets. Guess what - the Chalkis script has 26 letters almost identical to our western European alphabet. Shame they chose the wrong one to major with!

We got stuck below the bridge for 4 days in 2011 whilst they were having regular strikes. Gave up going north at that point.