Rhodes Marina Information
Facilities
- Water and 220V power is available on the quay.
- Fuel is delivered on the quay by a car-tanker.
- The main street is a 7-minute walk from the dock.
- A 24-hour taxi stand is also found across the road outside Mandraki marina.
- The local bus terminal of Rhodos town with connection of the main villages/ beaches/ sites of the island (such as Lindos) is about 300m away from the yachts’ berths.
- ATM cash point and many Banks are located in the town near the yacht’s pier.
- Parking area (unguarded, quite safe) is also located into the marina, but you better consult the base manager about the best place to leave your car.
- WC / Toilets / Hot water showers are available near the office 5-minutes walk from the boats' berths.
Provisioning
There are two supermarkets within the harbour that are open 7 days a week from 07.30 to 21.00 during the summer. There you will find almost anything you wish. Provisioning lists are accepted in Rhodes too. You can do more shopping in the market square nearby.
Restaurants
There are various cafes, taverns and restaurants within walking distance of the ancient town and market square. A couple of the best taverns / Greek traditional restaurants in the island you will find in remote villages about 7-16 km SW of the town. Our staff can call a taxi for you and advise you how to locate them.
The Weather
From May to October, the prevailing wind in this area blows from the W or NW at Force 4-6B. If your bearing is towards Kos island, then after you pass the Turkish cape West of Symi island, the winds are usually calmer and blow from N (or NE sometimes). The National Observatory of Athens issues a Sailing forcast, published in their website. Also National Observatory's site www.forecast.gr provides a interactive wind map (in Greek) and a detailed forcast for the nearby area
Hazards
Beware of the rocks and shallow waters on the north side of the port entrance. Also: drop as much chain as you have in your chain locker, so that your boat’s anchor will not stuck to the heavy-big-chain of the mooring-lines which is submerged parallel to the dock at a distance of 30m (90 feet). Waters at this point are 20 m deep and you will -most probably- need a diver to free your anchor. Other names for Rhodes island: Rhodos, Rodos, Rodes, Rodi