Marina of Chora Sfakion
port · Hora Sfakion · Crete
Marina of Chora Sfakion is a port on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Hora Sfakion.
Also known as Χώρα Σφακίων.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west (152°–264°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
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:
- Hora Sfakion: 16 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
- Komitades: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 22 min by public transport
- Anopoli: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 29 min by public transport (ΣΦΑ-ΑΡΑ)
- Imbros Gorge: 30 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Panorama Hotel) 130 m away
- Supermarket (Φρούτα) 250 m away
- Bus (ΧΩΡΑ ΣΦΑΚΙΩΝ) 250 m away
- Parking 100 m away
- Λιμάνι Χώρας Σφακίων
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Loutro, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Loutro, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Sweet Water Beach, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Charalampos Beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Sweet Water Beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Filaki cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Timios Stavros beach cove · 2 NM by sea
- Loutro port · 2.3 NM by sea
- Pera Koutelos cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Hora Sfakion
- Agios Charalampos Beach cove
- Filaki cove
Questions
Is Marina of Chora Sfakion sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina of Chora Sfakion sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina of Chora Sfakion?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina of Chora Sfakion?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.