Marina of Agios Nikolaos
marina · Agios Nikolaos · Crete

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°).
- 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.
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:
- In north wind: Dianiskari, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Dianiskari, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ammoudi, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Agios Nikolaos
- Marina Elounda port
- Mirabello cove
- Voulisma cove
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.

