General history/mythology
The island’s history is illustrious. From antiquity, Paros has always been a wealthy island thanks at large to its natural resources; particularly it’s Parian Marble, a near translucent white stone that’s the originator of many ancient works of art, such as the Venus de Milo. Paros was a player during the Persian Wars, the Byzantine Empire and even the Crusades, before making its mark during the Greek Independence war.
Base Information
Base manager
Kastanas Giorgos - +30 6944 209 624
Emergency contact
Katerina Goutou + 30 6944 592 399
Kastanas Giorgos - +30 6944 209 624
VHF base canal
NOT APPLICABLE
Base address
Paroikia, Paros island,
Cyclades
Business hours
09:00 - 20:00
Embarkation time
17:00
Disembarkation time
09:00
Place of embarkation
Paroikia - Paros island
How to get at base
By Taxi: You can find easily taxis at the main port or at the
airport.
General Infrastructure of the base
Water supply
• Electricity
• Fuel (oil tanker)
Provisionning
There are a few mini markets around Paroikia.Your provisions can be also organized by the Fyly (upon request).
Your order will be on board upon your arrival.
Supermarket opening hours:
Monday Saturday: 09:00 am — 21:00 pm
Sunday: closed
Transfer facilities
Upon request.
COST (4 persons) Taxi - EURO 50
Cost MINIBUS (10 pax) EURO 100
Other Information
Port authorities
Our base manager will arrange everything with Port Authorities. The only thing we require from the skipper of the charter is to have with him his original sailing license and to send me two weeks prior his charter a copy of his sailing license.
Weather forecast
Forecasts
You should always try to get a weather forecast before heading out from land, especially if going more than several miles from shore, as it is difficult to tell at a glance what winds will appear, due to large land masses, mountains and other geographical features. You can use your radio, Navtex or contact the Port Police who receive weather faxes several times a day for the area.
VHF frequencies
A forecast in Greek and English is given for all Greek waters at 0600, 1000, 1600, 2200 GMT. Add two hours for local time. Gale warnings are given at the beginning of the broadcast and a special security warning on Ch 16 gives all the VHF frequencies for different areas.
General shore stations are as follows:
* Corfu (Kerkira) Ch 02
* Cephalonia Ch 27
* Petalidhi (Kalamata) Ch 83
* Kithera Ch 85
* Perama (Pireaus) Ch 86
* Saronic Ch 25
* Salamis Ch 23
* Siros Ch 04
* Parnis (Khalki) Ch 25
* Pilio (Volos) Ch 60
* Sfendarni (Thessaloniki) Ch 23
* Thasos Ch 85
* Limnos Ch 82
* Lesvos Ch 01
* Khios Ch 85
* Rodhos (Rhodes) Ch 63
* Knossos (Kriti - Crete) Ch 83
* Sitia (Kriti - Crete) Ch 85
Sailing licence
The law in Greece is that the captain must possess a valid sailing license the co-skipper, if no sailing license is available must fill out a declaration stating they have the knowledge to sail. (Please see attached declaration). VHF license is not required to charter a yacht in Greece
Currency
EURO
Local - navigation taxes
No taxes
Language spoken
English
Time difference
GMT + 2
Hotels-restaurants
In case you need hotel accommodation, we suggest a couple of hotels
Albatros Hotel*** : Logaras village, 84400
http://www.albatross.gr/paros-island/accommodation-in-albatross-hotel
Boudari Hotel***: Chrissi Akti village, 84400
http://www.boudari.gr/home.htm
There is a variety of restaurants, tavernas, bars and café around the base.
