Kali Limenes

marina · Crete

Kali Limenes is a marina on the coast of Crete.

Also known as Ψιλή Άμμος and Σπήλαιο Αγίου Παύλου.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.

No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

In the most open sector, up to 2.8 NM of open water towards the east.

Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (92°–104°).

Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (136°–156°).

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 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.

Beach within 300 m.

Nearest services:

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

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Red Beach, 8.1 NM by sea.

Good holding.

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