Siros : Profile

Clearance

All the required authorities are based in this port of Ermoupolis (Port Siros). It is prohibited to anchor in the area between the small island of Aspro and Siros.

Port Authority
Tel:+30 (0) 281 82633 , VHF Channel 12

Docking

Siros is a fairly rugged, barren island. The north is largely uninhabited, while the south is more populated. The Port Siros (Ermoupolis) is midway down the eastern coast. The western coast offers several small ports/anchorages but only Finikas has anything more than tavernas and some basic provisions, and maybe, water.

In Port Siros, moor on the north or west side of the harbour. When approaching, keep to the east to avoid the commercial activity close to the entrance. The bottom is mud and the holding, good. Excellent shelter from northerly winds, but southerlies can cause an unpleasant swell, and strong winds from this direction can make the quay a dangerous place for yachts.

Finikas is a more peaceful harbour than Ermoupolis with good shelter. Moor bow/stern-to off the quay or anchor off the pier. Can get crowded at weekends as it is a charter base.

Local weather (in English) on VHF channel 04 at 0600/1000/1600 & 2200 UTC

Atlas Boat Yard
Iroon Polytechniou, 84100 Syros, Greece
Tel:+30 (0) 281 85803 & 86070, Fax:+30 (0) 281 85803 , VHF Channel 21
12 ton crane. Some reports say this marina is unfinished, others recommend it!

Siros Marina
Atlas Boat Yard, Iroon Polytechniou, 84100 Syros. Greece
Tel:0281 85803 & 86070, Fax:0281 85803, VHF Channel Atlas Ch 12
Water/Electricity/Toilets/showers. Laundry available locally. Fuel available on site. Provisions 12 ton crane - 50 ton slipway Onsite repair facilities available (Electronic and refrigeration off site)

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