Yithion (Githion) - Docking

Docking

Visiting yachts can moor Med-style along the inside of the eastern breakwater. Depths and holding are good and there is sufficient protection here from the prevailing wind. Watch out for strong gusts that blow down from the surrounding mountains at night. Water and power is available from a few outlets.

Do take care using your own anchor here as the bottom is fouled with all kinds of debris (chains, old anchors, old mooring ropes etc.).

Cruise ship tenders (when in port) may block off four to five available slots. The Port Authority do notify cruisers when they are required to move to make space for cruise ship tenders, normally the evening before.

Fishing boats tie-up further into the harbour and on the western quay, which is not permitted for yachts. About a third of the available space in this port is taken up by derelict boats caught in illegal activities and confiscated by the Greek authorities.

Port fees are charged at about 0.40 Euro per meter, this includes power and water. The port fees are payable at the Town Hall (first-floor staff speak English), a receipt must be shown to the port authorities prior to departure.

Anchoring

Anchoring is possible on either side of Nisos Kranai and provides protection from northerlies and southerlies, but it can be choppy. The bottom is sand and weed, so try to pick a sandy patch for good holding.

Another useful anchorage is Porto Kayio about 21NM south of Yithion at the tip on the east side of the Mani peninsula. This bay offers good shelter on the way to Methoni or Kalamata but does suffer from katabatic winds blasting down the mountains. Take care!

Ashore

Easy provisioning, restaurants & coffee shops with WiFi, small hardware stores, banks, ATMs, and car rental.

Last updated:  July 2018