Marina near Paliokastro

marina · Gazi · Crete

Marina near Paliokastro is a marina on the coast of Crete.

The nearest town is Gazi.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.

Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.

No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and east wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.

Swell can come in from north to east (8°–92°).

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.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Beach within 300 m.

Nearest services:

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

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Venetian Harbour, 5.6 NM by sea.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Made, 4 NM by sea.

Good holding.

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