Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos
port · Tymbaki · Crete

Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos is a port on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Tymbaki.
It lies in Mesara Gulf.
Also known as Κόκκινος Πύργος.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (164°–176°).
- 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 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Kokkinos Pyrgos: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 4 min on foot
- Idaean Cave: 56 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (The red castle) 160 m away
- Supermarket (Αλεβυζακης) 450 m away
- Bus (ΚΟΚΚΙΝΟΣ ΠΥΡΓΟΣ) 190 m away
- Parking 80 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Λιμάνι Κόκκινου Πύργου
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Marina of Agia Galini, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina of Agia Galini, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina of Agia Galini, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina of Agia Galini port · 2.3 NM by sea
- Kalamaki cove · 3 NM by sea
- Kommos Beach cove · 4 NM by sea
- Agios Georgios cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Mátala cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Red Beach cove · 5.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Tymbaki
- Kommos Beach cove
- Mátala cove
- Kalamaki cove
Questions
Is Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina of Agia Galini, 2.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

