Marina of Panormos
port · Crete
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Marina of Panormos is a port on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Panormos.
Also known as Πάνορμος.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west 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 to north-north-east (280°–32°).
- 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:
- Panormos: 22 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Cave of Melidoni: 28 min by road
- Eleutherna Bridge: 38 min by road
- Eleutherna (ancient city): 41 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Let's Vegan) 70 m away
- Supermarket (ΑΡΙΑΔΝΗ) 140 m away
- Bus 380 m away
- Parking 90 m away
- Λιμάνι Πανόρμου (Rethymno)
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 Rethymnou, 10.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina Rethymnou, 10.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Bali Marina, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bali Marina, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Bali Marina, 5.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Geropotamos beach cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Caves of Skaleta cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Bali Marina port · 5.8 NM by sea
- Livadi beach cove · 5.9 NM by sea
- Varkotopos beach cove · 5.9 NM by sea
- Sfakaki cove · 6.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Kolimbari port
- Marina of Makrygialos port
- Mazida Ammos beach cove
- Ombrosgialos cove
Questions
Is Marina of Panormos sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Rethymnou, 10.2 NM by sea.
Is Marina of Panormos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina of Panormos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina of Panormos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.