Kouloura
cove · Chania · Crete
Kouloura is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Chania.
It lies in Chania Gulf.
Also known as Παραλία Χαλέπα.
The bay opens towards the north-west (322°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-east (268°–16°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Eleftherios Venizelos Museum of Chalepa: 14 min on foot
- Church of St Mary Magdalene: 17 min on foot
- Archaeological Museum of Chania: 20 min on foot
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: Agia Kyriaki, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Agia Kyriaki, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agia Kyriaki, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agia Kyriaki, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agia Kyriaki, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agia Kyriaki marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Marina of Chania port · 1.4 NM by sea
- Golden Beach cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Eastern Gulf cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Paralia Agion Apostolon cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Maherida Nudist Beach cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Chania
- Eastern Gulf cove
- Golden Beach cove
- Paralia Agion Apostolon cove
Questions
Is Kouloura sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agia Kyriaki, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Kouloura sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Kouloura?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kouloura?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Kouloura?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.