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Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos

port · Tymbaki · Crete

Marina of Kokkinos Pyrgos – port, Tymbaki
Photo: © Itzortzak, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • 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 of Kokkinos Pyrgos 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 0.4 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:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind

More places – Tymbaki

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.

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