Mandraki marina is in reality the older harbour
of Rhodos -magnificent- town. It is a public port that does
NOT offer the facilities of a modern private marina. The port
alike the town of Rhodos occupies the northernmost tip of the
island right below the medieval castle and opposite the Market
Square of Rhodes, a 30 minute drive from the airport and 20
minutes walk from the commercial (ferry) port of Rhodos. The
facilities within the harbour area can give a minimum of comfort
to the charterers since there is power, water and supermarkets
near the yachts. Mandraki harbor was
the main harbor of Rhodes for almost 2,500 years.
On the left side you can see the entrance to the harbor and
the two deer, (it is believed that the Colossus of Rhodes
was standing there), a Rhodian symbol of strength and wealth.
Mandraki Harbour still remains very active,
with lots of sailboats, private yachts and small cruise boats
that offer trips around Rhodes and other nearby islands.
Berth where directed or where convenient. The harbour is hopelessly
crowded in the summer, with yachts often two or three out
of the quay. Mandraki is now designated as a marina, although
as yet few additional facilities have been introduced. yachts
can also go on the pontoon on the W side, just inside the
entrance, if there is room
Good, all around shelter in the harbour. Numerous boats winter
afloat here. Fouled anchors are a common occurrence, simply
because there are so many yachts. A large mooring chain, lying
approximately 30m out of the quay, is also easily fouled.
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