Fthiotida Central Greece Planning 5 Seaplane Ports

Photo source: Hellenic Seaplanes

Hellenic Seaplanes announced this week that it had entered an agreement with the Port Fund of Fthiotida and Central Greece Regional Governor Fanis Spanos for the licensing of five seaplane ports in the wider area.

According to initial plans, ports to offer seaplane connections include Arkitsa, Raches, Glyfa, Theologos and Larymna.

“Securing waterways, seaplane ports and connectivity opens a new chapter of development for Fthiotida… and is the key to developing tourism and fostering economic growth,” said Spanos.

Once completed, the waterway network will include connections to Evia and Edipsos, Aliveri, Karystos, Kymi and Halkida; the Sporades islands and Skopelos, Alonnisos and Skyros; and Attica at Lavrio.

Hellenic Seaplanes officials note that the new sea plane routes will fill the gap created by the termination of ferryboat services to the Sporades islands from Agios Konstantinos.

Other seaplane ports in the pipeline include those at Agios Konstantinos and Stylida, also in Central Greece.

Flights to the Sporades will take about 15-20 minutes once sea plane activity kicks off.

“The initiative to create waterway infrastructure at five ports in Fthiotida is an important development for the region. The Infrastructure and Transport Ministry has granted licenses to similar facilities in Evia and the Sporades islands,” said Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras.

He went on to add that implementing the projects was possible and that the “development of an integrated waterway network in Central Greece with the necessary investments and safety conditions is sustainable, securing multiple benefits for Fthiotida and the rest of the region.”