Pera Galini
cove · Crete
Pera Galini is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Sisses.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (338°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-east (308°–12°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Minoan settlement of Pera Galini: 3 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In west wind: Paralia Katevati, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mononaftis Beach, 6.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fodele Beach cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Almirida cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Paralia Katevati cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Mononaftis Beach cove · 6.2 NM by sea
- Agia Pelagia Beach cove · 6.6 NM by sea
- Lygaria Beach cove · 6.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Paralia Maufomouri cove
- Paralia Vlichadia cove
- Pera Koutelos cove
- Poros cove
Questions
Is Pera Galini sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Pera Galini sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Pera Galini?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Pera Galini?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 5.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Pera Galini?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.