decided to establish
Marina Vliho
on a site ideally suited as a boatyard tucked away in the northwest corner of Vlyho Bay.
It was in 1960 that the Greek shipwrights Kiriakos Vagenas
and Mitsos Katopodis,
decided to establish
Marina Vliho
on a site ideally suited as a boatyard tucked away in the northwest
corner of Vlyho Bay.
The bay has been recognised as an ideal harbour since ancient
times and the famous German archaeologist Dorpfeld believed that it protected
the ships of Odysseus.
There's no swell and the seabed provides good and sound anchorage.
When the world 'discovered' the Ionian islands in the 70s, it was already
being frequented by many yachts and Kiriakos and Mitsos decided to
offer winter storage for the small yacht.
Today, provision is made for over 200 yachts fully protected against storms that
are sometimes, quite severe.
Nevertheless, traditional craft are still built in the yard and visitors are
welcome to see the old and tested ways of building.
Facilities
The reception office [manned by Maria]
is usually opened from :
 |
10.00 to 13.30 and from 18.00 to 20.30. |
| The office will keep mail, fax, e-mail and telephone messages for the convenience of clients and if needed a metered telephone and fax machine is also available. |
| As well as hot showers and toilets, water and electricity are available free to clients. |
| If you have laundry needs you can make use of the two commercial washing machines |
| There is a small bar offering cold drinks and ice cream. |
Services
By arrangement, the boatyard offers engineering and repair the services including :
| Woodworking |
| Painting |
| Antifouling |
| Welding |
| Sail repair |
| Marine electronics and electrical work |
| Travel arrangements and car hire |
| Battery maintenance, and |
| Sale of boats and equipment |
| Engine maintenance and general repairs are offered by Takis |
| Telephone 0030 645 95218/95614 |
| Facsimile 0030 645 95592 |
| Email vlihoboatyard @hotmail.com |
| Address Marina Vliho, LEFKAS 31100 Greece |