Lavrion marina

Lavrion Marina is a nice port built around a gulf with immediate access to the Aegean Sea. It is situated in Lavrio (Laurium), a small town located 60 km SE of Athens, 20 minutes S by car from the international airport Venizelos on the lower E side of the Souniou (Attica) region.

When approaching from the sea, from the S, the town’s buildings are easily identified North of Gaidhouromandra (Akra Perdika). From the N, Ay Nikolaos’s two tall striped chimneys in the bay north of Lavrion will be seen. At night, the light on Ay Eragastria shines white [FL 1.5S 4M].

The region is rich in cultural heritage from ancient to modern Greece. The ancient Theater of Lavrion is situated very close by, and tours go out daily to the surrounding sites on land or offering diving explorations to the corals and shipwrecks below the sea surface. The port of Lavrion provides a home for several cruise ships and sailboats. It is changing fast, opening tavernas and cafes, and becoming an important ferry boat hub for the Cyclades Islands (Kea, Kithos).

The N & NW basins within the port are for charter and local boats. You can go stern or bow to the commercial town quay on the SW side or outside the L-shaped mole to the W. Most yacht berths have laid moorings. Care is needed to avoid mooring chains when using your anchor (5-15 m depths). Prices are relatively low. Many charter companies and ferries are in the marina, making the waterways crowded with traffic and challenging to find a berth in season during turn-around days (Fri-Sun).

A strong Meltemi blows in from the NE during summer. The port provides good shelter from the winds; a low swell may sometimes creep in.

Water and electricity (220V) are available on the town quay. Water is also found on the mole. It is possible to receive repair services (fibreglass, sail, electric, tel:+30 229 202 4229, www.marinelavrio.gr in the marina. Fuel; A mini tanker supplies yachts on the quay, and fueling and extensive repair capabilities are also available at the nearby Olympic marina to the S. Other services found within and around the marina are: dressing rooms and toilets, diving, car rental, crane, bank (ATM), chandlers, and there are many restaurants and tavernas in town.