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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.
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.
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.
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