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KORINTHOS (Town) PELOPONNISOS
AGIA GALINI (Port) RETHYMNO
Location: 35*05'.7 24*4;.4 (light on SW harbour wall) (28320) 91206 VHF Ch
12,14,16
The seaside resort is west of the centre of the bay of Mesara, in the south
of Crete. The village and harbour are easily identified as the hotels and houses
of the village are built on the hills of the gorge. The harbour is in front
of the village.
Facilities: The new harbour provides good shelter in all weather conditions
with stern-to, bow-to and alongside moorings. There is a light on the SW corner
of the harbour wall. In the winter ther are very strong winds that limit use
of the harbour.
Comments: The village has good shopping for provisions and fuel may be purchased.
There are also many hotels and tavernas. There are Harbour Police and Customs
authorities. There is also a doctor, dentist, and pharmacy. Post and international
telephone services are available. There is a ramp in the harbour for small boats.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
AGIA MARINA (Village) AEGINA, AIGINA
Temporary anchorage is possible anywhere at Agia Marina bay because even in summer the swell that the etesian winds (North summer winds) cause is disturbing.
AGIOS ANDREAS (Port) ASTYPALEA
Protection from N winds
AGIOS IOANNIS (Bay) PAROS
It is at the NE part of Naoussa Bay. Protection from all the weather conditions
AGIOS STEFANOS (Port) KYTHNOS
Protection from W till E winds.
AGIOS VASSILIOS (Port) THIVES
All but W - NW winds.
ANTIKYTHIRA (Island) GREECE
To the NE of cape Apolytares. Open to the E. Protection from W winds for small crafts.
ANTIKYTHIRA (Village) GREECE
Open to the N. Protection from all but N winds stronger than 7b. Safe from W to NW.
EGOSTHENA BAY (Bay) ATTICA, WEST
All but W winds.
ELOUNDA (Small town) LASSITHI
Between the island of Spinalonga and the shoreline of Crete is Elounda
Bay. The bay gives complete protection from bad weather and many small boats are
anchored off the coast of eastern Crete.
GEORGIOUPOLI (Village) CHANIA
Location: 35*22' 24*16'
Georgioupolis is a small village at the mouth of the Almiros River. It is east of the bay of Souda before Rethimnon. During the approach, a small church on an islet east of the mouth of the river is clearly seen. The islet is connected by a causeway to the mainland.
Facilities: The village of Georgioupolis can provide most provisions especially during the tourist season (April - October). There will also be a station for mailing and a telephone office with international facilities. There is also a Health Centre in Vamos (10km) and a pharmacy in Georgioupolis. Full health services are in Chania 30 minutes away. Fuel can be arranged with some difficulty and no repairs can be done there.
Comments: There is a shoal and underwater rocks in the bay. The quay is on the east side of the river, the deepest side. Mooring is alongside on the quay or anchorage in the small bay west of the river. Protection is good except in strong north or northwest winds. There are no lights at night.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
GRAMVOUSSA (Peninsula) CHANIA
Location: The anchorage point of Gramvousa is behind the island of Gramvousa at the end of the peninsula of Gramvousa on the northwest side of Crete. The second island north is Agria (Wild) Gramvousa. There is a Venetian castle on the island above the sheer west face of Gramvousa Island and a small cove on the south where there is a wrecked freighter hull.
Facilities: There is a pier on the south side of the island and well-water near the small church. There are no other facilities.
Comments: In the small cove there is a safe anchorage point from NW and NE winds. The quay has bows to mooring if done with care - there are some rocks in the area. In south winds anchor opposite in the bay formed by the small isthmus on the mainland. Care must be taken when entering the area as there are submerged rocks on the west entrance, in front of the fort.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
IERAPETRA (Town) LASSITHI
Location: 35*00'.3 24*44'.4 (light on the SE harbour wall) (28420) 22294 VHF
Ch12
The town of Ierapetra is southeast, at the narrowest crossing of the island.
It is easily seen from the sea and on approach the Venetian castle and clock
tower in the harbour become evident. There are 2 buoys at the mouth of the harbour
marking submerged rocks. The entrance is between these and the harbour wall.
Facilities: Ierapetra has good shopping for all provisions. Fuel refill can
be arranged and water is on the quay. There are post and telephone offices as
well as banks. There are Harbour Police and Customs authorities. Ierapetra is
not a Port of Entry. There is a General Hospital, private doctors, dentists,
and pharmacies. There is a ramp for small boats.
Comments: The harbour has stern-to and bow-to moorings providing good shelter
in all weather conditions except strong southerlies. There is a light on the
SE harbour wall. Night entry should not be attempted because of the narrow harbour
mouth and difficult approach. There are submerged rocks off the entrance.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
IMERI GRAMVOUSSA (Island) CHANIA
The sheltered bay between the island of Imeri Gramvousa and the peninsula is a safe anchorage point in bad weather. There are no facilities in this area, however.
KALI LIMENES (Port) MIRES
Kali Limenes is the site of an ancient city called Lassea, which was
a good harbour city during Greco-Roman times. No excavations have been done here
yet. The site is a good anchorage even today. There is a small island just outside
the anchorage where oil tankers approach for oil banking. It is reputed that St.
Paul landed here on his way to Rome.
This text is cited Feb 2003 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
LEDAS (Settlement) HERAKLIO
Lendas is an anchorage for small fishing boats, and has some tavernas
and hotels. From Lendas you can visit Koudouma Monastery by boat.
MILATOS (Port) MIRAMBELOU
Location: Milatos is a small village 16km east of Limin Hersonisosu in the
bay of Milatos. There are hotels along the coast that are easily seen from the
sea. To the east of these, below a large land mass is the harbour. The Paralia
Milatos is the beach and tourist area of the village of Milatos. The harbour
is to the east of this area in front of the town.
Facilities: In tourist season water, fuel and most provisions are in the area.
There are no port authorities. The town has post and international telephone
services as well as banks. Health services are in Agios Nikolaos. There are
no repair facilities here.
Comments: The alongside mooring in the harbour provides good shelter in all
weather except easterlies. There are no lights and the harbour is shallow.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
NAFPAKTOS (Town) ETOLOAKARNANIA
All but SE - SW winds.
NEAPOLI (Small town) PELOPONNISOS
Protection from N to SE.
PALEKASTRO (Small town) ITANOS
Below the hill of Kastri there is an area which is protected from
the strong winds of this region and which forms a natural anchorage point. There
is a pleasant beach in front of the Minoan city of Palaikastro with a view of
the hill of Kastri, the anchorage point, and the island.
PARALIA SARANTI (Port) VIOTIA
All but S winds. Inside the port from all winds.
SITIA (Town) LASSITHI
Location: 35 *12'.7 26*06'.5 (light on harbour's outer wall) (28430) 22310
VHF Ch 12,14,19
Sitia is the most eastern harbour in Crete. It is easily seen from the west
after you round Akrotiri Vamvakia. The Venetian fort above the harbour is very
apparent from the west also. There is a lighthouse on the Akotiri that is very
visible during the day. The buildings along the waterfront and of the town are
also apparent from the sea.
Facilities: Sitia has good shopping for all provisions. There is water on the
quay and fuel refill may be arranged. Minor repairs can be done in Sitia. There
are Port Police and Custom Officials but no Immigration as Sitia is not a Port
of Entry. Sitia has a General Hospital as well as private doctors, dentists,
and pharmacies. There are banks, and telecommunication facilities and post offices
with full services. There are also bus connections with Agios Nikolaos, Iraklion
and Ierapetra and car rental agencies. The town of Sitia has many hotels and
tavernas.
Comments: The stern-to bow-to mooring in the harbour provide good protection
from all winds. The harbour entrance is lit by a flashing green light on the
right and a flashing red one on the left.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
Shelter from all but NW winds. SE winds create a swell at the entrance and a surge inside.
SPINALONGA (Island) CRETE
Location: Coming from the east the large Venetian fort on the islet of Spinalonga
is easily seen. Once you round the Akrotiri of Agios Ioannis on the west you
will also see the fort. The entrance to the lagoon is between the west mainland
and the tip of the islet. The town of Elounda is at the end of the lagoon and
there is a causeway that joins the mainland to the larger island of Spinalonga.
Facilities: The town of Elounda is a luxury resort area. There is a small fishing
harbour but it can be filled with tour boats in season. All provisions may be
purchased in the town. Fuel may also be brought to the quay. There are no port
authorities here. Unless you are desperate, it is easier to refuel and stock
provisions while docked at the new marina facilities in Agios Nikolaos. The
lagoon of Spinalonga makes for an interesting and pleasant boat trip.
Comments: Anchorage points are throughout the lagoon. The depths are between
3 and 6 metres. The pier at Elounda is often crowded. There is a light on the
end of Akrotiri Agios Ioannis and the village of Plaka and Elounda are lit at
night. There can be strong gusts of wind. Around the islet and peninsula of
Spinalonga, can be found very good anchorage. Be aware of the prevailing winds
and choose the best anchorage.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains images.
STRAVA (Bay) LOUTRAKI-PERACHORA
This bay is not appropriate for anchorage. To the NE of its entrance there are two rock-islets by the name Strava.
VAI (Beach) LASSITHI
Location: The anchorage point of Vai is near the palm forest of Vai on the
east coast of Crete in the bay of Grandes. It is in the northern part of the
bay. The forest is evident from far and there is a small islet in the north
of the small cove. There is also a sandy beach.
Facilities: There are tavernas with telephones on the beach but no other facilities.
Comments: Vai is an anchorage point only for calm weather.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
ZAKROS (Port) LASSITHI
Location: Kato Zakros is a sandy bay and anchorage point on the southeast end
of Crete.
Facilities: There are three tavernas on the beach with a few rooms to rent.
There is a telephone but no other facilities. There is a bus to Apano Zakros
(the village above) in the summer where there is provision shopping.
Comments: Kato Zakros is an anchorage point for use in calm weather. There
are rocks around the shore and in the middle of the bay, seaward.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
To the SE the cape Placa (38,12,7 B - 22,53,2 A), to the SW the cape Agios Ioannis (38,14,9 B - 22,57,6 A).
KORINTHOS (Town) PELOPONNISOS
To the SW the part ( 38 N – 22,41,4 E) of the coastline, 1,7 miles to the SE of the jetty of the Kiato Harbour and to the NW the Cape Malagravi or Ireon (38,1,8 N – 22,51 E). It is open to the NW, with entrance opening 4 miles and penetration 8 miles.
LIVADOSTRA (Settlement) THIVES
To the W the cape Panagia (38,10,3 B - 23,4,4 A) and to the E the cape Pounda (38,9,9 B - -23,7,6), with entrance opening 2,6 miles and penetration to the N 2,5 miles.
PARALIA SARANTI (Port) VIOTIA
To the SW the cape Tsourio (38,12,5 B - 22,52,9 A).
KORINTHOS (Town) PELOPONNISOS
It is at the northern coastline (38,5 N - 22,55,6 E), it is open to the SW and has great depths. There is good temporary protection from northern winds to the S of the Vouliagmeni Lake.
ALKYONIDES GULF (Gulf) CORINTHIA
Domvrenis and Livadostrou, they are mentioned separately.
Germenou and Psathas, they are mentioned separately.
In the Domvreni Bay there are the Agios Nicolaos and the Alyki Bays.
To the NW of the Domvrena Bay there is the Vathi Noussas Bay with borders and entrance (0,4 miles opening) the NW borders of the Domvrena Bay and penetration 1,7 miles. At the N part of the inlet of the Vathi Noussas Bay there are port facilities for bauxite and aluminium loading.
LIVADOSTRA (Settlement) THIVES
Agios Vassilios and Kalamaki, both of which are mentioned independently.
ALKYONIDES GULF (Gulf) CORINTHIA
It is at the NW part of the gulf, it is open to the S and its deepest recess is to the N (38,14,1 N - 22,47,6 E).
It is at the NW part of the gulf, it is open to SE and its deepest recess is to the NW (38,14,2 N - 22,48,4 E). Its western entrance border is the Cape Vourlia (38,13,7 N - 22,48,6 E).
It is at the northern coast of the gulf and is defined to the SW by the Cape Tabourlo (38,11,1 N - 22,53,5 E). It is open to the S and its deepest recess is to the N (38,10,8 N – 22,54,9 E). There are installations of fish culture. To the SW of its entrance , to the S (0,2 miles) of the Cape Tabourlo there is the Rock Tabourlo.
It is at the NW end of the gulf, to the SW it is defined by the Cape Velanidia. It is open to the S and its deepest recess is to the N (38,14,8 N – 22,46,1 E). There are fish-cultivation installations and some houses at its eastern coast.
Lakazeza and Strava are mentioned separately.
Apart from those mentioned separately, there are also these bays from W to E: Megalis Mylokopis (38,3,3 N- 22,54,5 E), Mikris Mylokopis (38,3,8 N - 55,0,0 E), Skalosias (38,4,1 N - 22,56,3 E), Mikris Strava (38,4,4 N - 22,58,8 E), Schinos (38,33 N - 23,3,9 E).
ANTIKYTHIRA (Village) GREECE
Private crafts for every service.
ALKYONIDES GULF (Gulf) CORINTHIA
To the N-NW the Cape Velanidia (38,14,7 N - 22,45,7 E) and to the S-SE the Cape Melagavi or Ireon (38,1,8 N - 22,51,0 E).
ANTIKYTHIRA (Island) GREECE
It is shaped with the cape Apolytares (35,49,5 N, 23,19,6, E), at the S end of the island and the islet Agria Gramvoussa that is 15,8 miles to the SE, near Crete, to which it belongs.
AGIOS VASSILIOS (Port) THIVES
From Kaparelli, a small market town. At the port there is a fish tavern.
ALEPOCHORI (Port) ATTICA, WEST
Water from a spring, food, filling station.
ANTIKYTHIRA (Village) GREECE
In small quantities.
PARALIA SARANTI (Port) VIOTIA
Water and some food from the village. There is a tavern. For more things and for fuel one has to go to Prodromos and/or Domvrena.
It is to the SW of the Domvrena Bay, 0,6 miles to the SE of the cape Tsarla, of round shape with diameter 0,4 miles and heigt (38,11 B - 22,54,2 A) 164 metres.
It is to the S of the Domvrena Bay, has length 1,1 miles from W(38,11 B - 22,59,4 A) to E(38,10,9 B - 23,0,9 A) and heigt 146 metres.
It is 0,9 miles SE of the cape Plaka and 1,5 miles W of the port of Agios Nikolaos, with heigt (38,12,4 B - 22,59,4 A).
KORINTHOS (Town) PELOPONNISOS
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