Loutro

port · Loutro · Crete

Loutro is a port on the island of Loutro, in the Crete cruising area.

Also known as Loutro Bay.

White village with blue shutters, accessible only by sea.

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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 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.

Swell can come in from east to south-east (100°–132°).

Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (144°–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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Beach within 300 m.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

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