Rhodes, Mandraki : Profile

Location

This, the largest of the islands in the Dodecanese, is a popular tourist destination. It is also a large charter base, so visiting mid-week provides a better chance of finding a berth.

Position 36° 27.1'N, 28° 13.4'E. (Mandraki yacht harbour)

Clearance

Yachts coming from other ports in Greece must complete formalities with the port police. If coming from outside Greece, Immigration and Customs must also be visited, both located at Mandraki Marina.

Port Police here have been reported as very officious, checking everything possible including the ship's logbook! They also insist on separate check in/check out even when planned stay is less than 12 hrs.

Customs and Immigration are at the root of the Ε mole in Mandrâki and the port police are on the W side.

Docking

Mandraki, Rhodes' yacht harbour, is usually full of local or charter yachts with little room for visitors. The town quay is reserved for local ferries and hydrofoils.

The moorings on the E side are private. All berths are allocated to charter boats and vsitors are discouraged from berthing here. The pontoon on the W side of the harbour has now been removed.

There is an anchorage about 1nm SE of the harbour, close to the old city and a small boatyard. Take a line to one of the big blocks lying along the east side. Fouled anchors are a common occurence simply because there are so many yachts. Divers are at the skippers' expense.

The new Rhodes Marina, due to open September 2010 (however more likely in 2011), should be a welcome relief to the horrors of Rhodes Mandraki harbour. No prices are available as yet.

Weather information (in English) is on VHF channel 63 at 0600/1000/1600/2200hrs UTC.

Coastguard, Tel: +30 (0) 241 22200, VHF channel 12

Last updated August 2010.

A1 Yacht Trade Consortium
PO Box 393, Byronos 1 & Kanada St,, 85 100 Rhodes, Greece
Tel:+30 (0) 22410 22927, Fax:+30 (0) 22410 23393, VHF Channel 73 (call sign Al Yachting)
rhodes@alyachting.com
A long established company. Well stocked chandlery. They can arrange berths in Mandráki or Emborikos (and will charge a handling fee for doing so).
The staff are knowledgeable and helpful and can usually obtain most bits of gear. Mail can be sent to them and will be held for collection.
The office is on the waterfront between Nereus boatyard and the commercial port.

Bluebonnet Maritime
P.O. Box 2434, Karpathou St, Rhodes, GR 85 100
Tel:22410 787 80, Fax:22410 39750, VHF Channel 77 (call sigm 'Maritime.)
maritime@rho.forthnet.gr
Can arrange berth reservations, clearance, repairs, chandlery supplies and travel.

Mandraki Marina
Neorion Square, Mandraki.
Tel:(0241) 37927, 27242 , Fax:(0241) 34778, 34949, VHF Channel 12
Not a true marina with very limited facilities. Fuel, water, electricity and WCs just about completes the list. The only sure way to get a berth is to contact one of the agents listed above. V.helpful, charge approx, 100€ per night. Some of the "spaces" are very tight and awkward to get into.
Last updated July 2010.

Rhodes Marina
Situated on the east side of Rhodes town, this NEW marina was due to be operational by the end of August 2010. However the situation at this time (August 2010) is 2 pontoons in place, no offices, no services. Progress is being made, however slowly, and it is unlikely the marina will be open before 2011.

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