Wildlife· Ambracian Gulf· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Ambracian Gulf Dolphins
38° 58.3′ N · 20° 58.2′ E · approximate
The enclosed, shallow Ambracian Gulf supports a resident population of bottlenose dolphins that regularly surface around yachts in its calm water. Sea turtles also visit.
Practical
Coordinate is approx: it is the gulf centroid from Wikipedia. Wikipedia: dolphins and sea turtles regularly appear. Both Preveza and Cleopatra marinas describe 'a stable population of bottlenose dolphins' in this NATURA 2000 protected area. Tethys Research Institute's Ionian Dolphin Project (since 1991) studies dolphins and monk seals in the eastern Ionian. Watch from the boat: slow down, keep a steady course, don't chase or box in a group, and never feed them. The gulf is fished for mullet, sole, eel and shrimp, so watch for nets and fish-farm cages.
Best for
A calm-water day sail with a good chance of dolphins
Season
All year
Nearby
- Ambracian Gulf Wetlands & Pelicans (Koronisia)3.6 NM away
- Koukoumitsa Islet (Vonitsa)4.2 NM away
- Vonitsa Harbour (Ambracian Gulf)4.9 NM away
- Vonitsa Provisions (AB Vasilopoulos & Market In)4.9 NM away
- Vonitsa Waterfront Tavernas (Marina, Faros, Maistrali)4.9 NM away
- Vonitsa Venetian Castle5 NM away
- Menidi & Koprena Harbours (NE Gulf)8 NM away
- Loutraki Bay (Ambracian Gulf)8.4 NM away
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