Marina of Makrygialos
port · Crete
Marina of Makrygialos is a port on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Makrigialos.
Also known as Μακρυγιαλός.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-west (132°–200°).
- 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.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Makrygialos Lasithiou: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
- Roman Villa of Makrygialos: 8 min on foot
- Analipsis: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 13 min on foot
- Stalae: 14 min on foot
- Minoan villa of Makrygialos: 16 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Minas Place) on site
- Supermarket (Kasotakis) 150 m away
- Bus 190 m away
- Parking 60 m away
- Αλιευτικό καταφύγιο Μακρύ Γιαλού
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Paralia Diaskari, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Analipsi cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Diaskari cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Paralia Lagada cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Palaria cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Psalidia cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Dragon’s Beach cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Fodele Beach cove
- Kolimbari port
- Marina of Panormos port
- Mazida Ammos beach cove
Questions
Is Marina of Makrygialos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina of Makrygialos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina of Makrygialos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina of Makrygialos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.