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Marina near Plataniás

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Map of Marina near Plataniás and the nearby coast
Marina near Plataniás
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Marina near Plataniás is a marina on the coast of Crete.

The nearest town is Plataniás.

It lies in Chania Gulf.

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and east wind.

Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (52°–56°).

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  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Marina near Plataniás for your arrival

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 0.3 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:

  • Polychna: 25 min by road

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Angela by the sea) 180 m away
  • Supermarket (Mylos) 600 m away
  • Bus 350 m away
  • Parking 120 m away

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind

More places – Crete

Questions

Is Marina near Plataniás sheltered from the meltemi?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina of Chania, 6 NM by sea.

Is Marina near Plataniás sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

What is the seabed at Marina near Plataniás?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Marina near Plataniás?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from Marina near Plataniás