Liménas Soúdas

marina · Souda · Crete

Liménas Soúdas is a marina on the coast of Crete.

The nearest town is Souda.

It lies in Souda Bay.

Also known as Παραλία Μεατεμάκι.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

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

In the most open sector, up to 1.4 NM of open water towards the north-east.

Swell can come in from north-east to east (40°–84°).

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.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Nearest services:

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

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralia Vlite, 0.1 NM by sea.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kera, 6.1 NM by sea.

Good holding.

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