Port Plaka (Leonidio) Peloponnese - Greece Town_pier in Leonidio, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

Port Plaka is a town pier in Leonidio, Peloponnese, Greece, positioned at coordinates 37.145181°N, 22.893613°E. Also called Leonidio or Leonidhion. Very pleasant harbor in E Peloponnese. Monastery and Mooring: About 25 min taxi drive from harbor: SPECTACULAR ELONA MONASTERY built on SHEAR CLIFFS of mountain. Harbor does NOT offer best protection from S winds - can develop uncomfortable swell. Anchor 6-8m, stern-to quay. Bottom has ROCKS, holding at places RATHER POOR. Nearby services: Market, restaurant, water. Fishing and Museum: Marina MOSTLY KNOWN for clear shallow waters - perfect opportunity to test fishing skills. MUSEUM OF BOUBOULINA - one of MOST FAMOUS city landmarks, home of famous Greek captain same name. Museum pays homage to Laskarina Bouboulina for military skills and naval abilities during Greek War of Independence. Tip: Pleasant E Peloponnese harbor but S wind exposure creates uncomfortable swell - NOT best protection. Rocky bottom with RATHER POOR holding in places - anchor carefully 6-8m. SPECTACULAR ELONA MONASTERY (25min taxi) on SHEAR CLIFFS major attraction. MOSTLY KNOWN for clear shallow waters ideal for fishing. MUSEUM OF BOUBOULINA (MOST FAMOUS landmark) honors Greek Independence War naval hero Laskarina Bouboulina. The spectacular monastery, fishing waters, and Bouboulina museum make this culturally rich but weather-challenged harbor.