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CHANIA (Town) CRETE
Tel: +30 28210 24000
Fax: +30 28210 36200
Tel: +30 28210 67224
CHANIA (Town) CRETE
Tel: +30 28210 46162, 42640
Fax: +30 28210 41053
GALATAS (Small town) NEA KYDONIA
Tel: +30 28210 32200, 31111
GAVDOS (Village) CRETE
Tel: +30 28230 41019
Fax: +30 28230 41019
GEORGIOUPOLI (Village) CHANIA
Tel: +30 28250 61350
GRAMVOUSSA (Village) KISSAMOS
Tel: +30 28220 41203
KABANOS (Village) ANATOLIKO SELINO
Tel: +30 28230 51243
KOURNAS (Village) GEORGIOUPOLI
Tel: +30 28250 96279
PALEA ROUMATA (Village) VOUKOLIES
Tel: +30 28240 41222
PALEOCHORA (Small town) CHANIA
Tel: +30 28230 41111
VRYSSES (Village) KRYONERIDA
Tel: +30 28250 51205, 51784
Location: 35*31'.2 24*01' (lighthouse light) (28210) 96083, 98888 VHF Ch 12,18,19
The harbour and marina of Chania are on the north side of the city. The entrance
to the harbour is easily identifiable by the Venetian lighthouse and bastion
at the mouth. Farther in on the quay, the domed mosque and houses of the harbour
are evident. The entrance to the inner harbour and marina are to the left immediately
after entry.
Facilities: Chania is a Port of Entry therefore Customs and Immigration Offices
are on the quay as well as Harbour Police. The new marina has electricity and
water facilities on the docks. The city of Chania has repair shops, plenty of
stores for provisions. Fuel can be brought to the quay. There is also a General
Hospital in Chania as well as private clinics, doctors, dentists, and pharmacies.
The Telephone and Post Offices provide all means of communication. There are
a great number of tavernas and hotels in the harbour and throughout the city.
Comments: The stern-to and bow-to mooring provide good protection from all
types weather. This combined with the new marina and the facilities of the city
make Chania a good wintering harbour as well as summer port. The approach to
the harbour is difficult in strong winds. There is a man-made breakwater west
of the entrance. The lighthouse on the east side of the harbour entrance is
lit at night. The breakwater west of the entrance also has a flashing lit buoy.
The inner harbour entrance has lights on either side (red on the north, green
on the south).
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FALASSARNA (Beach) CHANIA
Location: The anchorage point of Falasarna and the ancient city of Falasarna's
ruins is on the west coast of Crete. The small fishing harbour is south of the
large white sandy beach. The location of the ancient city is near the large
land mass in the north of the bay.
Facilities: The anchorage point of Falasarna and the ancient city of Falasarna's
ruins are on the west coast of Crete. The small fishing harbour is south of
the large white sandy beach. The location of the ancient city is near the large
land mass in the north of the bay. Anchorage in this bay is good in east winds.
Comments: The harbour has only stern-to and bow-to mooring for 1 or 2 small
boats. The anchorage of the ancient city is for calm weather only. This area
is subject to sudden and violent north and west winds. If travelling from one
side of Crete to the other it is best to stay 10km off shore.
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GAVDOS (Port) CRETE
Location: 34*50' 24*05' (28230) 41101
The island of Gavdos is 45km south of Hora Sfakion, Crete. There is a small
harbour on the southeast side of the island. The ferry boat from Hora Sfakion
and Paleohora dock here.
Facilities: There is a Health Centre in Kastri. Telephone and postal services
are also available. There are minimal provisions at the harbour, being supplied
by a few tavernas. In Kastri, there is more adequate shopping and rooms to rent.
There are weekly boats, (depending on weather) to Hora Sfakion and Paleohora,
Crete. First Aid: (28230) 42 195
Comments: The docking facilities are minimal and the wind in the area can be
very strong.
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KISSAMOS (Town) CHANIA
Location 35*31' 23*38' (light on the end of the harbour's outer wall) (22820) 22024 VHF Ch 12
The main harbour is in the southwest corner of the Kissamos Bay. The peninsula
of Gramvousa is to the west and Spatha Peninsula is to the east. The harbour
is below a large mass of rock easily seen from the sea. To the west of the harbour
is an abandoned rusting hull of a freighter. To the east is the small fishing/sports harbour and the town of Kastelli.
Facilities: The quay of the main harbour has a taverna and the Port Police.
There is water on the quay. The town of Kastelli, 3km east, has fuel, shops
for minor repairs and shops for all provisions. There is a Post and a Telephone
office in Kastelli. There is a Health Centre in town, private doctors, dentists,
and pharmacies. The city of Chania can easily be reached from Kastelli by bus,
taxi or car rental. It is one hour away. The sports/fishing harbour has three
tavernas, telephone and a puplic boat ramp for small boats. This harbour is
2km from Kastelli.
Comments: The alongside mooring or anchoring in the harbour mole provides good
shelter from north, south and northwest winds. The harbour is open to the east
and southeast. The harbour mouth is lit by a green light on the right and a
red light on the left. The ferryboat to the Peloponnesus docks in the large
harbour. The sports/fishing harbour provides stern-to and bow-to mooring for
small boats. Most of the harbour is full with fishing boats. The shelter is
good in all weather.
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KOLYMBARI (Village) CHANIA
In Kolimbari there is a harbour, with a boat ramp, which is an anchorage
for fishing boats that fish along the east side of Cape Spatha. One can hire boats
from here for a visit to Menies, the site of ancient Diktinna, on the east side
of Cape Spatha. Behind the harbour there are some good quality fish restaurants
with fresh fish always available.
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LOUTRO (Port) CHANIA
Location: 35*11'.8 24*05' (light on island)
These are 2 seaside resorts on either side of the Akrotiri Mouros that provide
safe anchorage depending on the wind. Loutro is 5km west of Hora Sfakion and
35km from Paleohora. The peninsula has the remains of a Turkish castle on it.
Facilities: Loutro has only minimal services. Water and supplies can be purchased
at a mini-market. There is a telephone also that you can make international
calls on and a mail box. There are no authorities, fuel, repairs, or medical
services. There are hotels and tavernas and a ferryboat to Hora Sfakion.
Comments: Loutro (east side of the peninsula) provides safe anchorage from
N, W, and SW winds. The other side (west) provides safe anchorage from NE and
E winds. The small island in front has a flashing light.
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PALEOCHORA (Small town) CHANIA
Location: 35*13'.3 23* 40'.3 (light on Island of Skisto) (28230) 41214 VHF
Ch12
Paleohora is a village on the southwest coast of Crete. The harbour is below
the Venetian castle ruins on the end of the peninsula. There is a small island
southwest of the harbour entrance. On both sides of the peninsula there is a
beach area with hotels and the houses of the town. There is a sports/fishing
harbour within the larger one.
Facilities: There is water on the quay. The town of Paleohora has good provision
shopping. Fuel may be purchased in town. Only minor repairs can be done here.
There are no port authorities. There are post and telephone offices as well
as banks. There are doctors, dentists, and pharmacies in Paleohora. There are
may small hotels and tavernas in town. The sports/fishing harbour has a ramp
for small boats. The harbour is 1km from town.
Comments: The stern-to, bow-to and alongside moorings provide good protection
in all weather conditions. Anchorage may be found in the bays to the left and
right of the peninsula depending on wind conditions. There is a light on the
small island in front of the harbour. This area of Crete is subject to sudden
and violent winds. The harbour has buoys marking the narrow channel. Approach
the harbour entrance straight on; there are submerged rocks to the sides. Do
not go between the island and the land; it is shallow. Strong south winds make
entrance and departure from the harbour difficult.
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SFAKIA (Village) CHANIA
Location: (28250) 91292 VHF Ch 12
This is small fishing village 10km east of Loutro, in the south of Crete. In
the summer months the ferry boats that bring hikers from the Faragi Samarias,
dock frequently at the new pier on the east side of the village. There is a
new harbour being constructed on this side also. The village is very visible
from the sea as it climbs up the sides of the cove.
Facilities: The village has some shopping facilities. Fuel may be purchased
in town. There is also post and telephone office for international calls. There
is a pharmacy but no doctor or dentist. There are no port authorities but there
is a police station at the harbour. There are many hotels and tavernas. Also
there are taxis available and a daily bus to Chania. There is a ramp for small
boats beside the pier in the new harbour. The old harbour is suitable for small
boats only and is very crowded.
Comments: At present there is anchorage only in the incomplete harbour. This
gives protection from N, S, and SE winds; it is open to the west. The ramp is
very dangerous in west winds and should not be used. There is a light on the
small island west of the harbour in front of the village.
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SOUDA (Small town) CHANIA
Location: 35*29'.5 24*04'.5 (28210) 89884 VHF Ch 12
The harbour of Souda is south of the large peninsula of Akrotiri. The mainland
on the other side of the harbour has a Turkish castle (Aptera) high above the
mouth. The Akrotiri has an International Airport as well as military installations
whose towers are evident from a distance. In the middle of the entrance to Souda
Bay is the small island of Agios Nikolaos, with a Venetian fort. There is a
narrow channel marked by red and green flashing light buoys. On the other side
of these buoys is the anti-submarine netting that is held by large black buoys.
This netting extends to the shore on either side. Beyond this there is an unmarked
free channel that extends to the docks at the end of Souda Bay 3km east and
to the small fishing harbour. At the end of the harbour there is a large flour
mill. There are also restricted areas in this harbour near the naval dockyard.
At the far end of the harbour there is a newly constructed fishing harbour that
will provide facilities for small boats
Facilities: Souda Harbour provides all services. Fuel can be ordered. It is
not a Port of Entry but has Customs and Port Police. Whatever cannot be found
in the immediate harbour area will be in Chania 10 minutes away. The ferry boats
to Pireaus also dock here. Souda itself has banks, shopping and some tavernas.
Comments: Souda has alongside, stern-to, bow-to and anchorage moorings providing
excellent shelter in all weather. Weather conditions outside the bay may be
drastically different. There is no entry to Souda at night and all activities
in the bay are secondary to military interests. The north side of the bay is
off limits.
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SOUGIA (Village) CHANIA
Location: Sougia is a very small fishing village 15km east of Paleohora. To
the east of the harbour, in front of the village there is a very long pebble
beach. There is also a dried up river bed to the east of the settlement. There
is a very small sports/fishing harbour here.
Facilities: The village has minimal shopping facilities - mini markets etc.
There is no fuel, repairs or health services here. There are telephone and mail
facilities and a money exchange office. There are several small hotels and tavernas.
There is a daily bus to Chania. There is a ramp in the harbour.
Comments: The stern-to and bow-to moorings are only for small boats (under
3m) but the protection is good in all weather conditions. Anchor only in calm
weather. The winds can be very sudden and violent here.
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CHANIA (Town) CRETE
Tel: +30 28210 25931
Fax: +30 28210 28708
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