Porto Káyio, Peloponnese - Koroni, Peloponnese

Pyxis
Karen & Richard
Sun 4 Jul 2010 19:47

Sunday 4th July – Porto Káyio, Peloponnese – Koroni, Peloponnese

36:47.987N 21:57.314E

 

Last night we slept fitfully, waking each time the gusts blew up to check all was OK.  Luckily in the early hours it started to quieten down and we were able to sleep.

 

This morning we were up early and out of the anchorage to pass round the cape, Ák Tainaron (Cape Matapan), in the early morning quiet spell.  Charlie and Anna on Star Dance had had a bad time getting round and recommended an early morning approach before the wind built.  So, we passed round the cape around 8am and the swell was only around 0.5m and little wind.

 

According to the pilot book, Ák Tainaron is nearly the most southerly cape of mainland Europe, being beaten only by Cape Tarifa at the entrance to the Gibraltar Strait which is 14 miles further south.

 

The wind continued its absence almost all the way to Koroni.  We were able to sail the last 2-3 miles before we got to the anchorage.  There were four boats in the anchorage, all British, and all on deck with advice on where to anchor.  The water was so clear I was able to let them know exactly where their anchors were as we motored round looking for a good spot in sand.  Once settled I swam the anchor to check it was OK and we then rested with a drink.

 

From the sea and the anchorage, Koroni looks very attractive with a large Venetian fort dominating the headland.

 

Ák Tainaron

Koroni

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