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Marina of Agios Nikolaos

marina · Agios Nikolaos · Crete

Marina of Agios Nikolaos – marina, Agios Nikolaos
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Marina of Agios Nikolaos is a marina on the coast of Crete.

The nearest town is Agios Nikolaos.

Also known as Λίμνη Βουλισμένη.

Full-service marina in the Gulf of Mirabello.

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Shelter by wind direction

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

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

Swell can come in from north to north (0°–8°).

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  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Marina of Agios Nikolaos for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.

Ashore and services

Pebble beach.

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Piato) 80 m away
  • Supermarket (Χαλκιαδάκης) 370 m away
  • Bus 420 m away
  • Parking 140 m away

Local rules

  • Agios Nikolaos marina: berthing fees payable in advance and non-refundable; no boat may leave the marina without settling its debts; insurance compliant with the general regulation of tourist harbours mandatory; cash payment prohibited above €300.
  • Agios Nikolaos marina: work on boats prohibited 14:30–17:30 and 23:00–7:00 from 1/05 to 30/09, and 14:30–16:30 and 22:00–8:00 from 1/10 to 30/04; sleeping on board prohibited while the boat is ashore.

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Where to go when the wind turns

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

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind

More places – Agios Nikolaos

Questions

Is Marina of Agios Nikolaos sheltered from the meltemi?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Dianiskari, 3.9 NM by sea.

Is Marina of Agios Nikolaos sheltered from the sirocco?

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

Can you spend the night at Marina of Agios Nikolaos?

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

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