Description:
Pilos guards the entrance to the enclosed Bay of Navarinon, which was the site of an important naval battle in the Greek war of Independence in 1827.
It is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese and is easily identified by the large natural rock arch and lighthouse on north Pilos marking the entrance to Navarinon Bay and the large Venetian Fort to the south of the town. Take care in strong westerly winds as the sea can build up at the entrance to the bay.
Largely built by the French in the 19th century, Pilos has the feel of a provincial French town and is a good place from which to organize a visit to ancient Pilos and the ruins of ancient Messinia.
Position:
36° 55.17'N, 21° 42.04'E (marina entrance)
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Este documento del CCS (Swiss Offshore Yachting) proporciona un aviso importante para los navegantes en Grecia. Aquí tienes la traducción completa al español:
Información sobre la vigilancia marítima y el uso de fondeaderos en Grecia
Una información proveniente de la bahía de Pylos (Peloponeso) podría afectar a todos los navegantes de recreo que naveguen en aguas griegas.
En el lugar, la policía portuaria indicó que es necesario mantenerse a la escucha permanente en el canal 12. Esta regla se aplica, en principio, a todo el territorio griego. Además, en las bahías donde se encuentre una marina o un puerto, es obligatorio identificarse activamente en ese mismo canal ante la policía portuaria competente.
En el caso presente, se ha constatado que el incumplimiento de estas disposiciones puede acarrear multas. Para una embarcación de 56 pies, se impuso una multa de 500 euros, más 12 euros de gastos de gestión. En caso de pago dentro de los 30 días, la multa se reduce a 200 euros (más los gastos). Los documentos del barco pueden ser retenidos hasta que se realice el pago de la multa.
Según las autoridades, estas regulaciones existen desde hace mucho tiempo, pero actualmente son objeto de controles reforzados y se aplican de manera más estricta.
Recomendamos informarse siempre en el lugar sobre las regulaciones vigentes y seguir las instrucciones de las autoridades portuarias.
Puntos clave a recordar:
Canal VHF: Mantén el Canal 12 siempre encendido.
Acción: Debes llamar activamente a la policía portuaria al entrar en bahías con puertos o marinas.
Sanción: Las multas son reales y pueden superar los 500€, aunque hay un descuento por pronto pago.
Documentación: Pueden confiscar los papeles del barco hasta que pagues.
Google Translate to English:
This document from CCS (Swiss Offshore Yachting) provides an important notice for mariners in Greece.
Information on Maritime Surveillance and Anchorage Use in Greece
Information from Pylos Bay (Peloponnese) could affect all recreational boaters sailing in Greek waters. The Pylos port police indicated that it is necessary to remain constantly vigilant on VHF channel 12. This rule applies, in principle, to all Greek territory. Furthermore, in bays where a marina or port is located, it is mandatory to actively identify oneself to the relevant port police on that same channel.
In this particular case, it has been established that failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines. For a 56-foot vessel, a fine of €500 was imposed, plus €12 in administrative fees. If paid within 30 days, the fine is reduced to €200 (plus fees). The vessel’s documents may be retained until the fine is paid.
According to the authorities, these regulations have been in place for a long time, but they are currently subject to stricter enforcement and stricter control.
CCS recommend always checking the current regulations and following the instructions of the port authorities.
Key points to remember:
VHF Channel: Keep Channel 12 on at all times.
Action: You must actively call the port police when entering harbors or marinas.
Penalty: Fines are real and can exceed €500, although there is a discount for prompt payment.
Documentation: The vessel’s documents may be confiscated until you pay.
Reported by SY Funny Girl: September 2016
We found no space available in the yacht harbour, it was full of lots of local boats and abandoned mooring lines, so we moored at the town quay. There was a long water hose and a tap, so we could take water when needed free of charge.
Port police were walking around, but did not contact us only smiled at us. Nice city with a chandlery which sells camping gaz.
We were in Pylos July 2016. We arranged diesel on the dock from a very helpful man who also dropped us to where the Camping Gaz exchange was to be found. Business Name Pylos Arvanitis. Phone number 30 2723022287 or mobile 30 6932381 502
Reported by Tony Olin:
The main port in Pylos is too shallow for docking on the town quay. The marina is lying in an abandoned state but there is good shelter in here and good depth. No facilities other than one water tap near the dinghy club.
There are two abandoned fuel barges lying on the western breakwater to tie up to, if space is tight. The fuel man calls every day. This could be a fine marina with a little investment and management. Great town to visit, five minutes walk, good shopping etc.
We spent a few days in July 2015 in Pylos Marina. No fees were collected, though you are requested to inform the port police non VHF 12 of your arrival. They were only interested in flag and last port of call.
There _is_ water and electricity, but only at an isolated spot on the east side of the harbour, where a few charter yachts are currently based. You can moor there to take water for free. It costs a minimum (2m³) of about 5-6 € at the town pier.
There is currently a self appointed “security guard” roaming the marina asking for money to watch your boat (“… too many Albanians and Bulgarians here…”).