Saronic Gulf · Greece
Poros
Operational prototype combining harbour approach, berthing, port contacts, anchorage options and source verification.
Poros Port — quick operational view
Port VHFChannel 9
Port Office+30 22980 29120
Port Authority+30 22980 22274
Customs+30 22980 22313
Verification
Official port sourceReconfirm before arrival
Last checked: 22 Aug 2026
Primary source: Poros Municipal Port Organization.
Approach & channel
Critical local caution: the municipal sea guide warns that the passage between Plaka and Nisis Lazareto is not navigable because of rocks above and below the water. When transiting the Poros Strait, the guide advises keeping close to the Poros coast.
| Item | Operational note | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Poros Strait | Confined, busy passage. Ferry / high-speed craft wash is a recurring operational issue. | Official + secondary |
| Harbour shelter | Official guide describes very good all-round shelter; strong NW–SW winds can still make the north quays uncomfortable. | Official |
| Holding | Official guide states good holding; secure anchor and leave clearance from quay because of wash. | Official |
Berthing & services
| Topic | Poros information | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Mooring | Stern-to and side-on charging categories are published by the Municipal Port Organization. | Contact Port Office on Ch 9 before arrival. |
| Water / power | Available via port pillars; use is handled by port personnel. | Call VHF Ch 9. |
| Fuel | Fuel delivery by tanker is available. | Arrange locally / via port contact. |
| Documents / fees | Local tourism information says vessel shipping documents are required for port-fee processing. | Keep ship papers ready. |
Anchorages / alarga & bays
| Area | Use | Holding / protection | Captain note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Gali anchorage | Summer anchorage | Official sea guide: good holding and all-round summer protection. | North of N. Gali gives added protection from liner wash. | Official |
| Russian Bay | Overnight / swimming | Widely described as sheltered with good anchoring. | Useful alternative away from town traffic; verify exact anchoring zone on current chart. | Secondary — verify |
| Love Bay / Vathi | Swimming / anchorage | Secondary cruising sources describe sand and good holding, but south-sector exposure matters. | Popular in season; swinging room can tighten considerably. | Secondary — verify |
| Vagionia Bay | Anchoring / possible stern-to | Secondary source reports quieter anchorage and practical shore-line rocks. | Potential stern-to candidate; field verification required before publishing as approved. | Candidate only |
Port formalities — current prototype
| Requirement | Current record | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Port Authority contact | +30 22980 22274 | Verified locally published |
| Customs contact | +30 22980 22313 | Municipality published |
| Immigration / clearance sequence | Not yet confirmed from an official current source. | Contact required |
| Advance notice | No fixed universal notice period confirmed in the sources reviewed. | Contact required |
Sources
Poros Municipal Port Organization — official sitePoros Municipal Port Organization — Greece Sea GuidePoros Municipal Port Organization — Where to MoorPoros Municipal Port Organization — Services & FeesMunicipality of Poros — Useful phone numbers
Operational use: always verify against current official charts, Notices to Mariners and direct instructions from the responsible authority before manoeuvring or clearance.