Corfu, Corfu Port : Profile

Clearance

Corfu town is the port of entry and the normal procedure for those requiring to clear in, is to moor at the customs quay. All the relevant authorities are situated here in the customs enclosure, which simplifies the process. In strong NW winds, though, this can be a dangerous place and it is better to moor in the old harbour (to the east) and obtain clearance from there. Early in the morning is a good time to arrive, before the prevailing northerly wind kicks in.

Docking

The old harbour offers the best shelter, particularly alongside the outer breakwater. The town quay is silting up and can now only take very shallow draft boats.

Alternatively, there is an anchorage south of the port in the bay, Ormos Garitsas. Here, there is shelter from the prevailing winds and the holding is good.

Coastguard Tel: +30 (0) 661 32665 VHF channel 12

Yacht Clubs

The two yacht clubs, Corfu YC and Naok YC both have small harbours of their own, but they are not, in general, open to visitors.

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