Marina of Paleochora

port · Paleochora · Crete

Marina of Paleochora is a port on the coast of Crete.

The nearest town is Paleochora.

Pretty village and sandy beach, south-west.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.

Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (148°–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.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

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.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sandy Beach, 1.5 NM by sea.

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.