Marina of Milatos
port · Neapoli · Crete
Marina of Milatos is a port on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Neapoli.
Also known as Παραλία Μιλάτου.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east 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 east-north-east (296°–64°).
- 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
Gravel beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Paralia Milatou, Lasithi: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
- Milatos cave: 20 min by road
- Agios Georgios Selinari: 26 min by road
- Milatos: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 32 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 70 m away
- Supermarket 200 m away
- Bus 80 m away
- Λιμάνι Μιλάτου
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 of Sisi, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kalimera Beach, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kalimera Beach, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina of Sisi, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina of Sisi, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plaka cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Thodoradon cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Kalimera Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Marina of Sisi marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Sisi port · 2.4 NM by sea
- Palm Bay Beach cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Neapoli
- Thodoradon cove
- Plaka cove
Questions
Is Marina of Milatos sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina of Sisi, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Marina of Milatos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina of Milatos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina of Milatos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.