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Port of Rafina

GRRAF🇬🇷Greece

Port Location

About Port of Rafina

Also known as: Limani Rafinas, Limenas Rafinas, Limáni Rafínas, Liménas Rafínas, Ormos Rafinas, Órmos Rafínas

Rafina is a port located on the eastern coast of Attica, Greece. It serves as a ferry terminal, primarily handling passenger and vehicle traffic to the Cyclades islands. The port facilities support regular ferry operations.

Background
Rafina is a suburban port town located on the eastern coast of Attica in Greece. It has a population of 14,620 inhabitants. Since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality Rafina-Pikermi, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 18.979 km2. It is part of the Athens metropolitan area.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
254423 →
Wikidata
Q2127223 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GRRAF
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Aegean Sea
Latitude
38.0234°
Longitude
24.0116°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Rafina?+
The approach to Rafina is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Nisída Ráftis Lighthouse at 8.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Verdougi Islets (10.5 NM NNE), Vrachonisída Lígeía (Verdougi Southeast) (10.6 NM NNE), Vrisaki (17.1 NM S), Piraeus Molos Vasileus Georgios (19.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Rafina?+
The Port of Rafina is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Rafina?+
You can track vessels near Rafina (GRRAF) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GRRAF on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Rafina?+
The Port of Rafina operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.