Trizonia

A small island, a small ports but a large shelter: that, in a nutshell, is the landing place of Trizonia, a tiny village on the equally small island of the same name that lies in the picturesque Gulf of Corinth on its western side, near the passage into the Gulf of Patras.

Why do we mention it, then? Simple, it is one of the few moorings in the area. Small but well-maintained, the berth is free and, as mentioned in the opening, the shelter is excellent from all winds and almost any sea conditions (except for extreme ones, but that applies to almost any port).

Trizonia is a small island with just over 60 inhabitants. A tiny town whose main attractions are the waterfront taverns that serve excellent shrimp dishes, the local specialty, and a couple of nice walks that wind through the island’s nature and offer beautiful views of the sea. Nothing more.
It lies opposite the town of Glifada, from which it is separated by a narrow sea channel, and to the east it has the small island of Agios Ioannis, which serves as an additional shelter from the winds.

Trizonia’s is not the only landing place on the island; in fact just behind it, on the northeastern coast of the islet, is a small marina used mostly by fishermen; the depths here, however, are very limited and for this reason it is almost always avoided by boaters.

In Trizonia now almost two decades ago work had begun on the construction of a modern marina; the area is optimal: the Gulf of Corinth is quite navigable, offers many attractions, and could attract a substantial number of boaters; the small island then, although it offers no tourist attractions, is an ideal place to relax, enjoy peace and nature, and make a rejuvenating stop.
Work on the marina, however, has never been completed. The basic infrastructure, however, has been built and today one can take advantage of it at no cost: no services, in short, but a very well sheltered mooring without having to shell out a euro.

Getting to Trizonia is not difficult; it lies to the northwest in the Gulf of Corinth, almost attached to the coast, just opposite the aforementioned Glyphada. If arriving from the southeast, pay attention to theislet of Agios Ioannis and turn fairly far away from the coast of the island itself, as the cliffs extend quite far out, for about 200-300 meters. Entry to the ports is from the southwest, passing through the two long breakwaters (depths here are around 5-6 meters). The entrance is quiet in all sea and wind conditions: the bay is also excellently sheltered, only the strong easterly winds let in some current.

Only one danger is reported inside: a sunken boat between the two concrete piers extending from the dock to the south; be careful.
Once inside, the mooring options are several. One can opt for the inner side of one of the breakwaters, mooring lateralmnete (or fore/aft in very high season); the depth of the bottom is about 3-4 meters and the bottom is mud.
The same depths are found at the two concrete piers; here, too, one can moor laterally if there is room.
Boats that fish less can also moor outside the west breakwater, where the depth drops to 2.5 meters and reduces further near the shore. Mooring outside the east breakwater presents no problem but should be chosen only when the sea is really calm.

And if you can’t find a place in the ports – a remote possibility but, in high season, not even that much… : the whole of the small bay that houses the port offers excellent shelter from all winds, and the seabed, 5-6 meters deep, is mud and seaweed and holds well.
As mentioned, services at the port and village are almost absent: there is only the possibility of finding water. In the village, taverns and bars where you can eat and use the Internet, a few fruit and vegetable vendors, a small supermarket, and trash cans. There are daily cab boats to Glifada and other places on the nearby coast, where you can find many services and get supplies.