Marina near Kato Gouves
marina · Limenas Chersonisou · Crete
Marina near Kato Gouves is a marina on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Limenas Chersonisou.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, 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-north-west to north-east (288°–56°).
- 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.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Skotino cave: 24 min by road
- Lyctus: 53 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Isla by the sea) 140 m away
- Supermarket (Gouves Shoppingcenter) 220 m away
- Bus 300 m away
- Parking 100 m away
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: Marina near Koutouloufari, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina near Koutouloufari, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina near Koutouloufari, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina near Koutouloufari, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina near Koutouloufari, 4.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Stavromeno cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Analipsi cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Karterou cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Saradari Nude Beach cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Venetian Harbour port · 6.9 NM by sea
- Malia Marina marina · 8.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Limenas Chersonisou
- Analipsi cove
- Saradari Nude Beach cove
Questions
Is Marina near Kato Gouves sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Koutouloufari, 4.9 NM by sea.
Is Marina near Kato Gouves sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina near Kato Gouves?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina near Kato Gouves?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.