Volos - Docking

Yachts can moor where indicated on the map by the green coloured lines. There are a lot of local boats and charter boats everywhere in this harbour, however normally space can be found.

The southern breakwater is suitable for alongside berthing.  The laid lines previously along the seawall are all gone, leaving only rusty mooring rings on the quay.  The sea floor is covered with lines and chains, so beware of dropping an anchor.  It is one of the few places to berth in Volos and is suitable in most weather.  With a strong north wind in the harbour, your boat will be pressed against the quay.  As there are rusty mooring rings along the wall,  fender heavily under these conditions, to avoid hull damage.  The prevailing winds in the harbour are from the south, so this is not usually an issue.  The area is fairly safe, and while there are many people walking or hanging out on the quay, there are generally no problems.  There are no services (water or power) on the seawall quay.

The main quay is taken up entirely with local and charter boats.  While it may be possible to slip into one of these berths, there is no guarantee you can stay.  There are signs posted on the quay wall stating that the berths are for Permanent moorings only.  As there is water available on this quay wall, it may be possible to slip into a berth briefly to fill up with water. (card for water is available at the Parking booth in front of the Port Authority building).  The seafloor here is littered with old laid lines and chains also there is a fixed chain 50 m parallel to the main quay. When dropping anchor, beware.

The Port Authority have four berths near the ferry terminal and they will charge to moor here. You may find you are directed to one of these berths. Sakis (see contact details in comments section) also helps out with finding berths. You may be lucky and no one will stop by to collect fees.

Anchor stern-to. Holding is good, although some parts of the harbour have rather soft mud.

The "yacht harbour" in the north is full of fishing and charter boats with no room for visitors. If you do find a space here, it is still close to the town and restaurants and there is no swell at all. Water and electricity are available.

There is a dock near the entrance to the 'marina' where it may be possible to berth for a few days. Generally, nobody appears to collect any fees.

The closest roadside petrol station for fuel is marked red on the map. There is also drinking water available here.

The Yellow Pin on the map in the SW corner of the bay marks the Pafkakia boatyard. There is also a concrete wall/quay here where a yacht can moor.

Weather forecast (in English) on VHF Channel 60 at 06:00/10:00/16:00/22:00 UTC

Last updated:  July 2017