Kato Achaia Small Port
Exploring Dytiki Achaia Sailing Holidays area
Sailing Tip
The small harbor is open NW with a width opening of about 40 m and depths of 0.8 m along the axis. It is protected by two breakwaters. The N one extends WNW for 200 m and then branches in two legs. The one leg extends W for about 65 m and has a red light buoy about 20 m off it in the same direction. The other extends N for about 120 m and has a light at its head.
The curved S breakwater extends N for about 130 m and then W for about 70 m. At a distance of 5 m N of its head lies a green light buoy. The inner S and SW coasts of the small harbor are quayed and have depths of less than 1 m near them. The red and green light buoys which lay off the ends of the N and S breakwaters.
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Navigational Aids
The harbor is protected by a windward curved mole with a total length of 330 m and a leeward pole 80 m length. At its heads lights of green and red color operate, for inbound vessels.
Small harbor Nafpaktos, open S, is of circular shape and of 100 m in width. It has an entrance 25 m wide and depths of about 3 m along the axis, decreasing gradually inside it, over a bottom of mud.
Harbor Mesolonggiou is formed by a diamond-shaped dredged basin with a width of 800 m and a length of 1000 m. The coasts of the harbor are quayed for about 562 m and have depths of 2.
Harbor Astakou is open SE. It is sheltered from swells caused by S winds by a mole extending SE for 166 m, 8.
Patras Port comprises a fishing harbor and three basins: one in the S, one in the center and one in the N. It has four main jetties.
The small harbor is protected by curved mole with a total length of about 140 m, from the head of which a light is exhibited. The outer side of the jetty is protected by rock ballasting, while the inner side is quayed and has depths of about 2 m near it.
The harbor is facing SE and is protected by a windward curved mole, which has a width of 80 m for the first 320 m to the NE and then a width of about 50 m for 350 m to the SE. At its head a temporary green light operates.
Pebbled beach with very clear water, near the chapel of St. George where he gives the name of the beach.
Beach with small pebbles at the port of Astakos. You will also find umbrellas and of course within walking distance of cafes and restaurants.
The area combines sea and mountain slopes which are built in Katakolon and Saint Andrew. Rocky beach.
A narrow strip of sand on one side is the lagoon and on the other Ionian Sea. Certainly the picture is breathtaking.
The sandy beach Louros located at the southwest edge of the area of, bordering the Gulf of Patras and the Ionian Sea is the largest beach in Greece and the second in Europe with 17 km length is submerged daily by thousands of swimmers from the surrounding area who can enjoy a swim or a coffee in one of the many shops there. The beach is just 15 km from Neochori 33 km from Missolonghi, 50 km from Agrinio.
An endless beach that if anyone dared to walk to reach the nearby beach dunes. Hallmark of the region, the small harbor with sports club in the area.
Situated 3-4 km away from the second major city of the Amaliada prefecture. Organized beach with water sports, camping and a basic cafeteria, with golden sand and clear sea.
The small and large beach Levendochori. Both are characterized by dark sand and rocks that surround it.
Located a few meters away from the Skafidia Monastery. Clean and lively sea, with the characteristic of the rocky beach, a small water source.
The famous Kalogria Beach is located approximately 45 km west of Patras. This is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches in Greece.
The Psathopyrgos is about 18 km from Patras with easy road access, picturesque village with a beautiful bay. Crystal clear water and sand and pebbles.
Small fishing village on the west coast of the Corinthian Gulf in Phocis, just 20 km from Nafpaktos. The pebbled beach of the area Fokiotrypa Skaloma is ideal for swimming.
Pebbled beach in a small creek the beach then Marathias. On the beach umbrellas and sunbeds as restaurants and cafes near the beach.
Tourlidas will swim to the open Gulf of Patras. It lies 5 km from the city and the journey is fascinating, because the paved road goes into the lagoon.
The beach has showers and changing rooms and is suitable for young children with shallow waters and small pebbles. It is an organized beach and offered for rent loungers and umbrellas.
Beach with pebbles and sand, more beauty. Impressive is the huge rock (mountain) on the edge of the beach.
After the harbor of the village you will find a beach with fine pebbles and sand. Quiet beach for those who prefer solitude.
Kato Vassiliki is located at the foot of Varasova (the Holy Mountain of Aitoloakarnania) between Lepanto and Messonghi, a very nice and quiet fishing village. To reach the Lower Basilica follow the path from Rio - Antirio to 14.
Deserted beach with pebbles and rocks halfway between Chania and Root Of course it is totally disorganized and you will have to take care of the necessities. Access from main road Patra - Agrinio, turn left onto dirt road to the beach.
Scenic bay in front of the homonymous settlement. Small pebbles, crystal clear waters and trees that offer shade to compose the image.
Beach with small colorful pebbles in front of the town of Nafpaktos, right from the harbor to the west of the city. Very well organized beach with umbrellas, and many other services.
Beautiful beach with colorful pebbles and crystal clear waters. The beach is approximately 1 km outside the village of Monastiraki to Nafpaktos.
Small sand at the beach bitch, have to swim around or walk over the cliff. For those really looking for the isolation and wilderness.