Marina of Agia Galini
port · Agia Galini · Crete

Marina of Agia Galini is a port on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Agia Galini.
It lies in Mesara Gulf.
The only truly safe harbour on the south coast.
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Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Agia Galini: 33 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
- Soulia: 14 min on foot
- Hagia Triada: 40 min by road
- Phaistos: 46 min by road
- Idaean Cave: 59 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Αλυκες) on site
- Supermarket (Kadianakis) 110 m away
- Bus 170 m away
- Parking 110 m away
- Λιμάνι Αγίας Γαλήνης
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Georgios cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos port · 2.3 NM by sea
- Kalamaki cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Prasonisi Beach cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Kommos Beach cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Mátala cove · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Agia Galini
- Agios Georgios cove
- Prasonisi Beach cove
Questions
Is Marina of Agia Galini sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina of Agia Galini sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina of Agia Galini?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina of Agia Galini?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

