Greek Marina Guide 2026: Alimos, Lavrion, Mandraki & Others

Greek Marina Guide 2026: Alimos, Lavrion, Mandraki & Others

Updated June 2026.

The 2026 Greek charter week typically includes 2-4 marina overnights out of seven. This is the operator’s greek marina guide 2026 — the main bases at Alimos, Lavrion, Lefkas, Mandraki, Olympia and Volos; town quays and mooring buoys; fees by location; what to book first.

The Greek marina network at a glance

Greece has fewer formal marinas than Croatia but more flexibility at town quays and bay anchorages. Three main categories:

— Major charter base marinas: Alimos, Lavrion, Lefkas, Mandraki, Olympia, Volos, Preveza
— Smaller marinas and town quays: Spetses, Hydra, Poros, Mykonos, Paros, Symi, Patmos
— Mooring buoy fields: Northern Sporades Marine Park, Zakynthos NMP, Antipaxos.

Main charter bases

Alimos (Athens, Saronic)

The largest Greek charter marina — the Athens charter heart. 35 minutes from the airport. Full services. 2026 mid-week rate for a 47 ft cat €55-95 per night. Books out for July-August bareboat fleet 6-8 months ahead.

Lavrion (Attika)

Athens’s second base, 1 hour from the airport. Newer than Alimos, less crowded, cheaper. 2026 rate €45-75 per night. Good for shoulder-season departures.

Lefkas (Ionian)

The Ionian base, the busiest marina outside Attika. Full services. 2026 rate €50-85 per night. Books out for July-August 4-6 months ahead.

Mandraki (Rhodes, Dodecanese)

The smaller Dodecanese base. Good for Greek-Turkish crossing routes. 2026 rate €55-90 per night.

Olympia (Western Peloponnese)

Mid-sized marina near Olympia, useful for Ionian-meets-Peloponnese routes. 2026 rate €45-75 per night.

Volos and Skiathos (Northern Sporades)

The Sporades base. Volos is the largest, Skiathos smaller. Marine-park access. 2026 rate €50-85 per night.

Town quays

Most Greek islands offer a town-quay overnight as the cheaper alternative. Mooring fee runs €20-50 per night, often paid in cash to the port police office.

— Hydra: classic Saronic stop, fills by 14:00
— Spetses: similar to Hydra, more space
— Poros: Saronic standard
— Mykonos (new marina): busiest peak-season harbour
— Paros (Naoussa): small but workable in shoulder
— Symi: classic Dodecanese stop
— Patmos (Skala): religious-route stop.

Mooring buoy fields

Greek mooring buoys are common in marine parks and a few popular bays:

— Northern Sporades Marine Park: Alonissos and the smaller islands
— Zakynthos National Marine Park: south coast of Zakynthos
— Antipaxos: south of Paxos, popular swim stop.

2026 mooring buoy fees run €25-50 per night for a 47 ft cat. Park entry fees apply separately.

What it costs across a typical week

47 ft catamaran, peak, Saronic loop:

— 2 marina nights × €75 = €150
— 3 town-quay nights × €35 = €105
— 2 bay-anchor nights = €0
— Total marina/mooring: €255 across the week.

The same week with all-marina overnights: €500-600. Anchor-heavy week: €150-250.

Booking priorities by region

— Saronic week: Hydra (walk-in, arrive by 14:00), Mykonos (book ahead), Paros (book ahead)
— Ionian week: Fiskardo (Kefalonia), Sami (Kefalonia), Vathy (Ithaca) — all walk-in in shoulder, advance in July-August
— Dodecanese week: Symi, Patmos, Mandraki Rhodes — all walk-in workable.

Shore power and water

Major Greek marinas all provide shore power and water. Standard 16-32A, 230V. Town quays vary — Mykonos new marina has shore power, smaller town quays may not. Pump-out limited to major marinas; charter operators handle at end-of-charter.

Booking practice for 2026

Most Greek marinas accept online or phone booking. The major bases (Alimos, Lavrion, Lefkas) operate professional booking systems with 30-90 day advance windows. Town quays are walk-in only — arrive between 13:00-15:00 for best selection.

Frequently asked questions

Are marina fees cheaper in Greece than Croatia?

Yes — typically 30-40% cheaper for the same boat at major marinas, 50% cheaper at town quays.

Can I pay marina fees with a credit card?

At major marinas yes. Town quays and port police mooring fees are typically cash-only.

What if I want to overnight in a marine park?

Mooring buoys are required in Northern Sporades and Zakynthos NMP. Pre-arrange or arrive early afternoon.

Is the Mykonos marina worth the cost?

Worth it for one night to access the town. Anchor in Ornos Bay for the alternative quieter night.

Plan the route with the Ionian 7-day route. Still picking a region? Start with the Greek regions comparison.