Port of Gytheion

Gythio: is a small port in Laconia, the capital of Mani in the Southern Peloponesse.  Despite its size, it is a very important port.  Every year, a lot of cruise & cargo ships approach at Gythio port.

The waterfront port is lined with shops and a number of excellent Greek taverns specializing in seafood.

Gythio: is the most popular base for travelers seeking the small museum, which is on the Kranai island, the small ancient Romanian theater (more than 2.000 years old) – the second theater of the ancient Greece, because of the exceptional acoustic.

Also, the travelers can visit Mistras – 45 km away of Gythio (a complex of churches, palace and castle – Byzantine manufacture).

Monemvasia – 75 km away of Gythio (a complex of churches, palace and castle – Romanian manufacture)

Caves of Diros – 38 km away of Gythio in Mani area (one of the best caves of the world, because of its beauty and its age).

Port Services

  1. Berthing
  2. Clearance In-Out
  3. Provisioning – local market. Ship chandler is not available
  4. Garbage Disposal
  5. Water Supply (Potable)
  6. Wine & Spirits
  7. Flower Arrangements
  8. Hotel & Travel Reservations
  9. Leisure Reservations: Sea sports, but not diving
  10. Laundry Dry Clinic
  11. Visas Formalities
  12. Buses (49 seats) and Minibuses (19 seats) / Minivans (7 & 9 seats)
  13. Car Rental
  14. Pre-booking of taxis

Other Services

Tours and Greek folklore dancers / musicians.

Courier Deliveries Reception Address:

232 00 Port of Gythio, Greece

Rozakis Shipping & Tourism Agency

Co-ordinates of the port:

36ο 45’ 5’’ Ν – 23Ο 35’ Ε

Port VHF channels:

Port Authorities: Ch: 12

Port Agent: Ch: 10 & 12

Call Sign of the Port Agent: Rozakis

Places of interest:

Gythio port: Museum on Kranai Island & Ancient Theater.

Laconia: Mistras, Monemvasia & Diros Caves

Accessibility:

By Taxi: 3.5 hours drive from Central of Athens to Gythio port (270 km)

By Bus: 4 hours drive from Central Bus Station of Athens to Gythio Town (270.km)

Airport Details:

The nearest Airport to Gythio port is Athens Int’l Airport in Spata: Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, 300 km from Gythio port.

Medical Facilities:

Private Doctors and National Health Center at Gythio Town – 400 m. from the pier and General Hospital at Sparta town.(45 km)

Berthing Facilities:

Main Pier: 140 meters / 8.00 meters Max. Draft

Fenders: Are available

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