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Marina Preveza lies in the centre of the town of Preveza at the entrance to the Ambracian Gulf in the northern Ionian Sea. Here you can read how to get from the airport to the marina, where to park and shop, what wind to expect, which sailing destinations lie between Lefkas, Meganisi and Paxos, and how skippers moor in the marina.
The essentials at a glance
- From Aktion Airport you'll be at the marina in about 15 to 20 minutes; the road runs through a tunnel under the strait.
- Marina Preveza is on the town side. Cleopatra Marina opposite at Aktio is a different harbour.
- A supermarket is located directly on the premises; the marina's car parks are subject to charges.
- You can reach the waterfront promenade, old town and tavernas on foot from the marina.
- Lefkas town lies around 9 nautical miles away. The route runs through the Lefkas Canal with a swing bridge that only opens at fixed times.
Where is Marina Preveza?
Marina Preveza lies in the urban area of Preveza at the new harbour, close to the centre. Preveza itself is on the north side of the narrow straits linking the Ionian Sea with the Ambracian Gulf.
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More InformationOpposite, on the southern side of the strait, lies Aktio with the airport, Cleopatra Marina and other boatyard and berth operators. The two sides are easily confused because addresses in Aktio also carry "Preveza" and the airport is usually called "Preveza". Cleopatra Marina is known above all for its large dry storage with travelifts up to 300 tonnes; afloat it has around 100 berths for boats up to 30 metres and offers a shuttle to Preveza. It's only around 1.5 kilometres from there to the airport. This article covers Marina Preveza on the town side.
Besides the marina, yachts also berth in Preveza at the town quay on the waterfront promenade, right amongst cafés and pedestrians. What's different there is covered in the section for skippers.
Arriving for your trip start at Marina Preveza
The following sections take you from the airport to the pontoon. If you're arriving as crew: which pontoon it is will be in your trip documents. The marina is generally staffed daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; individual services change seasonally.
From Aktion Airport to the marina
Aktion Airport, internationally designated PVK, lies around 4.5 kilometres from the town on the southern side of the strait. It's operated by Fraport Greece. It relies mainly on international seasonal flights; year-round there are also domestic flights, including to Athens.
The easiest option is to take a taxi or arrange a transfer in advance. The marina is about 6 kilometres away, and the journey takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Bus services between the airport and the town vary according to the season.
On the way you'll drive through the underwater tunnel that has connected Preveza and Aktio since 2002. It's around 1.6 kilometres long, of which a good 900 metres lie underwater. For sailors the strait above remains freely navigable; there's no bridge here.
By car or bus
Preveza is located in the Epirus region and is connected by road to the Greek road network; intercity coaches also serve the town. It's about 100 kilometres to Ioannina and about 360 kilometres to Athens by road.
Parking
There are car parks and a charging point for electric cars on the marina site. Parking is subject to a charge. The marina staff will arrange a taxi for your return journey to the airport on your departure day.
Showers and sanitary facilities
The marina has sanitary facilities with showers and an accessible WC. There are also washing machines and dryers as well as a cleaning service.
Shopping for the trip
There is a Carrefour Express branch directly in the marina with food, fresh fruit and vegetables and the essentials for the galley. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday until 10.30 p.m. and Saturday until 11 p.m. (as of October 2026).
For a larger shop the town is close enough: from the pontoon to the waterfront promenade with its shops, cafés and restaurants is a walk. There's also a cash machine at the marina.
Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services
The marina has a first-aid station with a defibrillator. Medical care for the town and surrounding areas is provided by Preveza General Hospital, which is part of the state health system.
- 112: European emergency number for police, ambulance and fire brigade
- 166: Emergency services, 100: Police, 199: Fire brigade
- 108: Coast Guard, also for emergencies at sea; at sea also VHF channel 16
Marina Preveza at a glance
Marina Preveza has nearly 300 berths for yachts up to 42 metres length and 4 metres draught; electricity and water are available at the berth. The key details at a glance:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | approx. 38° 57.7′ N, 020° 45.5′ E |
| Waters | Preveza straits, entrance to the Ambracian Gulf, Ionian Sea |
| Berths | just under 300 |
| Maximum length | 42 m |
| Maximum draught | 4 m |
| VHF channel | 71 |
| berthing | Berth allocated, marineros assist, anchoring prohibited |
| Power | 220–380 V, up to 125 A |
| Fuel | Fuel station in the marina |
| Operator | Preveza Marina (Tefas Group) |
| Phone | +30 26820 24458 |
| Website | prevezamarina.com |
As well as a fuel station and supermarket, there is Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a café, a bar and a children's playground. For your yacht there is a chandlery as well as maintenance and repair services. Charter companies and shipping agents are also based at the marina.
What wind should you expect around Preveza?
In summer the northern Ionian Sea is generally an area with moderate winds that often change noticeably through the day. Longer passages are therefore planned according to the current weather forecast and not by a rule of thumb.
Preveza lies at the transition between the open Ionian Sea to the west and the shallow, sheltered Ambracian Gulf to the east. To the south begins the island cruising ground between Lefkas, Meganisi and the mainland. For crew this means: in summer you'll generally expect moderate wind, and the first destinations lie close by. How far a passage takes you in a day is decided by the current weather forecast. An overview of the region's winds is given in our article on main winds in the Mediterranean.
Which sailing destinations can you reach from Marina Preveza?
The first day passages from Preveza generally lead south: Lefkas town lies around 9 nautical miles away, Nidri on Lefkas and Vathi on Meganisi at around 17 and 20 nautical miles. The distances are rounded distances over water on the usual course; for precise planning the chart applies.
| Destination | by sea from Marina Preveza | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vonitsa (Ambracian Gulf) | about 7 nm | in the sheltered gulf |
| Lefkada town | about 9 nm | through the Lefkada Canal |
| Nidri (Lefkada) | about 17 nm | via the Lefkada Canal |
| Vathi (Meganisi) | about 20 nm | via the Lefkada Canal |
| Sivota (Lefkada) | about 24 nm | South coast of Lefkada |
| Kalamos | around 26 nm | Island sailing area off the mainland |
| Parga | about 27 nm | Mainland coast to the north |
| Gaios (Paxos) | about 31 nm | open sea to the northwest |
A typical week-long trip from Preveza leads through the canal to Lefkas, on to the island area around Meganisi, Kalamos and Kastos and back. Northwards, you sail up the mainland coast towards Parga and Paxos. If the bridge on the Lefkas Canal is closed, you can only reach Lefkas Town and Nidri by taking the long route around the southwest tip of the island. What would be a short hop then becomes a long day's sailing.
Those wishing to sail from Preveza to the Aegean sail through the Gulf of Patras, the Gulf of Corinth and the Corinth Canal into the Saronic Gulf. One of the major yacht harbours near Athens on the other side is featured in the profile of the Marina Alimos .
What can you do during a harbour day in Preveza?
Preveza is a small town with a waterfront promenade, old town lanes and much history, ideal for a harbour day or the evening before departure. You can reach the historic centre on foot from the marina; for Nikopolis a taxi is advisable.
Waterfront promenade and old town: Cafés and restaurants line the waterfront, behind which lie narrow lanes with the old bazaar and a Venetian clock tower with a sundial. Preveza is renowned for its fish tavernas; a local speciality is avgotaracho, dried fish roe. The town's history includes the Pantokrator fortress, built by Ali Pasha in 1807 to control the entrance to the gulf.
Nikopolis Archaeological Museum: Around 3.7 kilometres as the crow flies from the marina, the museum displays more than 1,000 finds in nine themed areas on life in the Roman and Byzantine city.
Ancient city of NikopolisAbout 2 kilometres beyond the museum lie the remains of the ancient city founded by Octavian after the Battle of Actium (31 BC). The site includes a theatre from the 1st century AD, an odeon, Roman and Byzantine walls, early Christian basilicas and Octavian's victory monument.
Beaches and gulfLong sandy beaches begin along the coast north of the town, stretching all the way to Parga. On the other side of town lies the Ambracian Gulf, a wetland protected under the Ramsar Convention. Around 280 bird species have been recorded here, and many waterfowl can be easily observed.
For skippers: Berthing, formalities and marine weather in Preveza
At Marina Preveza you call ahead before entering, are assigned a berth and make fast with the help of the marineros. Channel 16 is the distress and calling channel; for the marina itself you use VHF channel 71.
Registration and berthing at Marina Preveza
Assistance from the marineros is compulsory when berthing and casting off; you are not allowed to use your own anchor in the marina. The marina has its own harbour regulations. This is how arrival works:
- Before entering: Call the reception on channel 71 or by telephone and await instructions. Entering under sail is not permitted; the speed limit in the harbour is 5 knots maximum.
- At the berth: there is no fixed berth for a particular boat. The marina allocates the berth and can also change it later.
- After making fast: go to reception immediately. You will need the ship's papers, proof of insurance, the crew list and the ID cards or passports of everyone on board.
- Before departure: sign out at reception or with the marineros on channel 71. You can also request assistance on this channel at any time.
Under the harbour regulations, the skipper is liable for damage to other boats or to marina facilities when berthing or casting off.
At the town quay of Preveza
The town quay on the waterfront promenade is managed by the municipal port fund of Preveza. You berth there directly on the waterfront road. The quay edge is low, water can wash over in a swell, and electricity and water points are limited. Those wanting full facilities are better off in the marina.
Approach and Lefkas Canal
The strait in front of the town is narrow, and boats from the marinas on both sides are under way here. Allow plenty of attention when entering and leaving and follow the buoyage.
The route to Lefkas passes through the Lefkas Canal, which separates the island from the mainland. At the northern end is the Agia Mavra swing bridge, the only road link to the island. For boats, it only opens at fixed times, several times a day between morning and late evening. The exact times are announced by Lefkas Port Authority; during construction work they may change. Individual openings are regularly cancelled at short notice, and in recent years the bridge has also been closed completely for several weeks at a time. Therefore allow plenty of time.
Formalities in Greece
Since May 2026, commercial charter contracts in Greece have been registered via a state online platform run by the Ministry of Shipping, known as e-Charterparty. For everyone on board: keep your ID to hand.
For leisure craft over seven metres in Greek waters, the monthly yacht fee TEPAI (Greek ΤΕΠΑΗ) is also due. For commercial yachts the owner or operator pays, for private boats the owner or user. The rates are 16 to 33 euros per month for boats up to 12 metres, above that 8 euros per metre length per month. Payment is made in advance via the portal of the Greek tax authority AADE (as of October 2026). Details can be found in the AADE FAQ on TEPAI (Greek). Binding information on documents and notifications is given locally by the harbour office of Preveza.
Which marine weather forecast applies in the Preveza sailing area?
The authoritative forecast is the marine weather report from the Greek weather service EMY. You receive it via Greek coast radio on VHF, via NAVTEX and on the marine weather page of the Greek Meteorological Service.
The coast radio stations broadcast weather reports for shipping in English, partly also in Greek, and announce them beforehand on VHF channel 16. Greek coast radio listens continuously on this channel for distress and safety traffic. For NAVTEX, the automatic reception of weather and warning messages on board, Greece operates transmitters on Corfu, Limnos and Crete; for the Ionian Sea, Corfu is the nearest. Gale warnings are broadcast immediately after issue. Get the report before setting out and plan so that you do not arrive under time pressure in front of the Lefkas bridge.
Trips from Preveza on Törnfinder
In October 2026 there are 60 trip dates on Törnfinder in the next twelve months with departure or destination at Marina Preveza. Most depart in August, September and July; eight days on board is typical. The trips come from three providers, sailing on catamarans and monohulls. You can get an overview of the sailing area at Sailing in the Ionian Sea, trips in all Greek sailing areas under Sailing in Greece.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Aktion airport to Marina Preveza?
Most easily by taxi or a pre-arranged transfer: around 6 kilometres through the underwater tunnel, about 15 to 20 minutes' journey.
Where do I park at the start of my trip at Marina Preveza?
In the car parks at the marina, directly on the site. They are subject to a charge.
Are there showers at Marina Preveza?
Yes. The marina has sanitary facilities with showers and an accessible WC, plus washing machines and dryers.
Is there a supermarket at Marina Preveza?
Yes. There is a Carrefour Express branch on the marina site, open Monday to Saturday until evening. For a larger shop, the town centre is within walking distance.
Is Marina Preveza the same as Cleopatra Marina?
No. Marina Preveza is in the town on the north side of the strait; Cleopatra Marina is opposite in Aktio near the airport.
On which VHF channel can Marina Preveza be reached?
On channel 71. There you call ahead before entering and are assigned your berth.
How far is it from Preveza to Lefkas?
It's about 9 nautical miles over the water through the Lefkas Canal to Lefkas town. The swing bridge on the canal only opens at fixed times.
