Ayia Roumeli

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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.

Radio Nets

See also Crete

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

There are no hazards anywhere in the approaches to Aghia Roumeli.

Berthing Options

It is not possible to use the short quay here, it is in daily use by ferries, the depths are questionable too.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Gavdos

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.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

N/A (Not Available)

Water

N/A

Electricity

N/A

Things to do Ashore

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.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Some basic shopping.

Eateries

Several attractive tavernas.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

Trash cans.

Transportation

Ferry to Chora Sfakion and from there busses to Chania.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Crete.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Agia Roumeli (Wikipedia)
• Agia Roumeli

References & Publications

See Greece.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & 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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Contributors to this page
Names: Istioploos, Ubuysa