Porto Kheli (Heli/Cheli/Xeli) - Docking
The town quay is to port as you enter the bay. Yachts can go bow or stern-to the quay along the western side. The ferries also dock here, creating wash and noise. There are no outlets for water or power. It is likely there will be local youths on the quay directing you to a vacant spot. While they will help with lines, they will also want payment. Use your best judgment on how to handle this situation.
Anchoring here is also possible in the large bay, the bottom is mud and holding is excellent. There are boats on permanent moorings and yachts should anchor outside the buoyed-off area. With so much space, however, it should be no problem finding a good anchoring spot.
There are also numerous coves for anchoring along the approach inlet, with good enough shelter for overnighting.
This bay offers excellent all-around shelter, however as the local SE wind picks up, it blows across the bay towards the town quay and can cause quite a fetch making berths on the quay rather uncomfortable.
The town offers all services: supermarkets, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ATMs, car rental etc. Water and fuel are available by mini-tanker service. Yachts can use the ferry space when available to take on water and fuel.
Last updated: June 2016
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Further updates from SY Funny Girl – 27 September, 2016
In Porto Heli, there are plans to install a big commercial harbour. I spoke to some surveyors who are making measurements today. I was curious about their equipment and they told me they were working for a private investor.
Also in Porto Heli, some 6 to 8 children (Gypsies) are begging for money and Coca-Cola, age 12 to 14 years I guess. They are really persistent/annoying in trying to get money out of people.
Later I found out that some parents are watching them from a car parked on the harbour road.
Some people with a yacht gave them some chocolate instead of money and they threw it in the water, money is what they want!
Reported by SY Funny Girl – September 2016:
Free mooring at the public quay. No Electricity, No water, although there is a guy with a water mini-tanker. The water comes from his own private spring in the mountains and tastes very good!! Phone: +30 6937230785
Reported by Con Sprenger, SY Big Sky:
This is our 3rd time at the Basimkopoukos Shipyard and as previous we were lifted and securely “cradled” carefully and professionally. This yard http://www.bsg.com.gr/ is 12 NM North West of Porto Cheli, in a shallow, well-protected bay (with turtles).
There are no pontoons, one simply drops anchor close to the buoyed channel and waits to be contacted on VHF channel 77, a pre-arranged reservation is a must.
The close proximity to Athens and the Athens Airport makes it very popular, in spite of its 700 boat capacity, winter spots usually sell out well before summer.
The yard allows you to work on your own vessel while observing the yard rules and regulations, there are showers and toilets and free wifi (weak signal).
All stalls have power and water, which is included in the storage price. Cost for our 14-meter monohull in 2016/2017 is 10 euro per day, lift and launch 800 euro, plus VAT.