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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agia_Roumeli Agia Roumeli] (Αγία Ρούμελη) is a small village in southwest Crete. It is the southern end of the [[Chania#Samaria_Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]. There is a small breakwater where the ferry that services [[Chora Sfakion]] docks. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agia_Roumeli Agia Roumeli] (Αγία Ρούμελη) is a small village in southwest Crete. It is the southern end of the [[Chania#Samaria_Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]. There is a small breakwater where the ferry that services [[Chora Sfakion]] docks. | ||
| - | + | ==Charts== | |
| - | See [[Crete#Charts|Crete]] | + | ''See [[Crete#Charts|Crete]]''. |
| - | == | + | ==Weather== |
| - | ''See | + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''. |
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| - | == | + | ==Passages== |
| - | + | ''See [[Crete#Passages|Crete]]''. | |
| - | == | + | ==Islands== |
| - | + | * [[Gavdos]] | |
| - | == | + | ==Communication== |
| - | + | ''See also'' [[Crete#Communication|Crete]] | |
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| - | == | + | ==Navigation== |
| - | + | There are no hazards anywhere in the approaches to Aghia Roumeli. | |
| - | == | + | ==Berthing== |
| - | + | It is not possible to use the short quay here, it is in daily use by ferries, the depths are questionable too. | |
| - | === | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
| - | + | None. | |
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| - | + | There are no safe anchorages here. The bay is wide and open to the south. In July and August the ''meltemi'' winds blast down from the high mountains and out of the Samaria Gorge. This is a lunchtime stop only. | |
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None. | None. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
| - | + | Some basic shopping. | |
| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
| - | + | Several attractive tavernas. | |
| - | + | ==Transportation== | |
Ferry to [[Chora Sfakion]] and from there busses to [[Chania]]. | Ferry to [[Chora Sfakion]] and from there busses to [[Chania]]. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | + | You can hike from here to the [[Chania#Samaria_Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]. It is possible to walk up the Samaria Gorge and back down it again in the same day with a very early start. I have done it but it's recommended only for fit and experienced walkers! | |
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| - | + | The small town has many bars and tavernas and several guest houses and hotels. But once the downward gorge-walking tourists have left on the last ferry the place becomes extremely quiet. | |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Forums== |
| - | List links to discussion threads on | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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| - | == | + | ==Links== |
| - | * | + | * {{Wikipedia|Agia_Roumeli}} |
| + | * {{Wikipedia|Samariá Gorge|Samariá Gorge}} | ||
* [http://www.agiaroumeli.com/ Agia Roumeli] | * [http://www.agiaroumeli.com/ Agia Roumeli] | ||
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| - | == | + | ==References== |
| - | + | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | |
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| - | + | * October 1997 (on foot via the [[Chania#Samaria_Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]) {{Istioploos2}} | |
| - | * October 1997 (on foot via the [[Chania#Samaria_Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]) --[[User: | + | * 2013 --[[User:Ubuysa|Ubuysa]] |
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Agia Roumeli (Αγία Ρούμελη) is a small village in southwest Crete. It is the southern end of the Samaria Gorge. There is a small breakwater where the ferry that services Chora Sfakion docks.
Charts
See Crete.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
See Crete.
Islands
Communication
See also Crete
There are no hazards anywhere in the approaches to Aghia Roumeli.
Berthing
It is not possible to use the short quay here, it is in daily use by ferries, the depths are questionable too.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
There are no safe anchorages here. The bay is wide and open to the south. In July and August the meltemi winds blast down from the high mountains and out of the Samaria Gorge. This is a lunchtime stop only.
Amenities
None.
Provisioning
Some basic shopping.
Eating out
Several attractive tavernas.
Transportation
Ferry to Chora Sfakion and from there busses to Chania.
Tourism
You can hike from here to the Samaria Gorge. It is possible to walk up the Samaria Gorge and back down it again in the same day with a very early start. I have done it but it's recommended only for fit and experienced walkers!
The small town has many bars and tavernas and several guest houses and hotels. But once the downward gorge-walking tourists have left on the last ferry the place becomes extremely quiet.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Ayia Roumeli at the Wikipedia
- Samariá Gorge at the Wikipedia
- Agia Roumeli
References
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Ayia Roumeli and this page's details validated:
- October 1997 (on foot via the Samaria Gorge) --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- 2013 --Ubuysa
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