Marina Elounda

port · Agios Nikolaos · Crete

Marina Elounda is a port on the coast of Crete.

The nearest town is Agios Nikolaos.

Also known as Σχίσμα and Σχίσμα Ελούντας.

Very sheltered lagoon and Venetian fortress, former leper colony.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.

Partial shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 1.2 NM of open water towards the north-east.

Swell can come in from north to north-east (4°–48°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 2.5 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Sandy beach.

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Tsifliki, 1 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.