Kolimbari
port · Crete
Kolimbari
Kolimbari is a port on the coast of Crete.
It lies in Chania Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Argentina Fish Restaurant) 90 m away
- Supermarket (INKA) 760 m away
- Bus (KOLIMPARI) 140 m away
- Parking 120 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Diktina Beach cove · 5.8 NM by sea
- Sunset Beach cove · 10 NM by sea
- Paralia Agion Apostolon cove · 10.1 NM by sea
- Eastern Gulf cove · 10.2 NM by sea
- Golden Beach cove · 10.9 NM by sea
- Marina of Chania port · 11.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Botzalaki beach cove
- Fodele Beach cove
- Marina of Makrygialos port
- Marina of Panormos port
Questions
Is Kolimbari sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kolimbari sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Kolimbari?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kolimbari?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.