Yithion (Githion) - General Info

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Located in the northwest corner of the bay of Lakonikos Kolpos, this port offers useful shelter if caught in strong southerlies along the bottom of the Peloponnese. It’s a convenient place to explore inland (Mistra, Sparta, Diros Caves etc.) and now a cruise ship port, but little-visited by yachts.

The picturesque town is good for provisioning and there are many restaurants and coffee shops with free Wi-Fi along the waterfront.

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36°45.588’N, 22°34.103’E.

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Yithion (Githion) was last updated 2 years ago.

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  1. November 27, 2018 at 4:49 PM
    Data Entry5 says:

    We liked this way above our expectations. Don’t go near the restaurants along the seafront – over-priced and under-quality. We ate very very well at O-live, although being on the main road is a bit of a drawback. Yes the harbour is a bit rolly if the wind is from the NE – all too likely.

  2. July 31, 2018 at 3:52 PM
    Data Entry5 says:

    Feedback July 2018. Extensive inspection by coast guards, but they were very nice. All papers, passports, permits, Dekpa inspected.

    Moored/anchored med style in the harbour but the coast guards told us that anchoring outside, in the bay near Kraina island, was authorised (our old Imray guide said it was not always allowed).

    Regarding the comment below, note that Porto Kayio is not that safe including with NW winds that fall down the mountains (let alone by NE), beware. It is a nice spot, though and a good shelter on the way to Methoni or Kalamata.

  3. October 19, 2016 at 1:37 PM
    Data Entry5 says:

    Feedback 12 October from SY Funny Girl:

    Gythion

    Although they are working to extend the big easterly breakwater, there is still some place for yachts. We used our anchor to moor but the bottom is fouled with all kinds of chain, old anchors, old mooring ropes etc.

    We found that out when leaving the harbor. The Port Police are really looking at who is arriving and departing. They checked our new DEKPA. We had to pay the standard Greek price 8,16 € for a 14-meter yacht.

    Payment has to be done in the town hall on the first floor. There they speak English. On the ground floor – where we started to ask – they only speak Greek.

    So with lots of arm, hands and legs waving and pictures of our boat, we were directed to the first floor!! This is a good place to visit Sparta and the ancient city of Mystra, well worth a visit.

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