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Anchor in 5 meters in sand in the centre of the bay.  The anchorage here is wonderful in settled weather, and adequately sheltered in strong NW or NE winds, although it is scary to see the white horses hurtling past either side of the anchorage.==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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Anchor in 5 meters in sand in the centre of the bay.  The anchorage here is wonderful in settled weather, and adequately sheltered in strong NW or NE winds, although it is scary to see the white horses hurtling past either side of the anchorage.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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Revision as of 20:28, 18 February 2012

Gramvousa

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35°36.4′N, 23°34.7′E
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Gramvousa actually refers to two a small uninhabited islands off the northwest coast of Crete. The larger of the two is Imeri Gramvousa (Ήμερη Γραμβούσα -tamed Gramvous) on which there is an anchorage and a Venetian Castle. The second island Agria Gramvousa ( Άγρια Γραμβούσα - Wild Gramvousa) has no anchorage.

Charts

Gramvousa islands from space
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See Crete.

Radio Nets

See also Crete

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

The anchorage on the southern side of Imeri Gramvousa island can be approached either from the west, in which case care should taken to avoid the reefs extending south from the SW corner of the island and north from the Tigani peninsula. A safer approach is from the north, where a course midway between the island and the isolated Petalidho rock brings you up to the anchorage. A rusting wreck marks the eastern end of the bay.

Anchorages

Imeri Gramvousa

Imeri Gramvousa
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Anchor in 5 meters in sand in the centre of the bay. The anchorage here is wonderful in settled weather, and adequately sheltered in strong NW or NE winds, although it is scary to see the white horses hurtling past either side of the anchorage.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

  • Agria Gramvousa

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

old Venetian castle at Imeri Gramvousa
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There is an old Venetian castle on the western cliffs of the island, keeping watch over the sea lanes along the western side of Crete.

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

N/A.

Internet/WiFi

N/A.

Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

N/A.

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

References & Publications

See Greece.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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Names: Istioploos, Athene of Lymington


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