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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakros Ormos Zakros] (Όρμος Ζάκρος) is a pleasant cove on southeastern Crete. Inland from the cove, is [[Sitia#Zakros|Kato Zakros]], he site of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoan_civilization Minoan Palace], the fourth in size in Crete. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakros Ormos Zakros] (Όρμος Ζάκρος) is a pleasant cove on southeastern Crete. Inland from the cove, is [[Sitia#Zakros|Kato Zakros]], he site of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoan_civilization Minoan Palace], the fourth in size in Crete. | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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| + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
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The anchorage should be approached from the northern end, to avoid the reefs extending from the shore in the centre and also towards the northern end. At the time of visit (June 2009), the more northern of the two reefs was conveniently marked by a coastal freighter which had run aground on this reef. However, attempts were being made to refloat it at the time, so it may be removed at some stage. | The anchorage should be approached from the northern end, to avoid the reefs extending from the shore in the centre and also towards the northern end. At the time of visit (June 2009), the more northern of the two reefs was conveniently marked by a coastal freighter which had run aground on this reef. However, attempts were being made to refloat it at the time, so it may be removed at some stage. | ||
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Anchor in 5-6 meters in the NW corner of the bay, just off a small shingle beach some 50 meters NE of the beached freighter (if it is still there). The bay is an excellent stop-off for a visit to the Minoan site of Zakros and the Valley of the Dead, where rock-cut tombs are to be found. | Anchor in 5-6 meters in the NW corner of the bay, just off a small shingle beach some 50 meters NE of the beached freighter (if it is still there). The bay is an excellent stop-off for a visit to the Minoan site of Zakros and the Valley of the Dead, where rock-cut tombs are to be found. | ||
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Visit the [[Sitia#Zakros|Minoan Palace]]. Hike in the Zakros gorge. | Visit the [[Sitia#Zakros|Minoan Palace]]. Hike in the Zakros gorge. | ||
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| + | {{himage|KatoZakros2.jpg|Lustral basin at Kato Zakros}} | ||
| + | {{himage|KatoZakros3.jpg|Terrapins at Kato Zakros}} | ||
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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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| - | List links to discussion threads on | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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* [http://www.cretetravel.com/Kato_Zakros/Kato_Zakros.htm Kato Zakros] | * [http://www.cretetravel.com/Kato_Zakros/Kato_Zakros.htm Kato Zakros] | ||
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]. | + | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. |
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| + | * September 1997 I drove there from [[Sitia]] {{Istioploos2}} | ||
| + | * June 2009 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
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Ormos Zakros (Όρμος Ζάκρος) is a pleasant cove on southeastern Crete. Inland from the cove, is Kato Zakros, he site of a Minoan Palace, the fourth in size in Crete.
Charts
See Crete.
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
See Crete.
Islands
None.
Communication
See also Crete
The anchorage should be approached from the northern end, to avoid the reefs extending from the shore in the centre and also towards the northern end. At the time of visit (June 2009), the more northern of the two reefs was conveniently marked by a coastal freighter which had run aground on this reef. However, attempts were being made to refloat it at the time, so it may be removed at some stage.
Berthing
Anchor in 5-6 meters in the NW corner of the bay, just off a small shingle beach some 50 meters NE of the beached freighter (if it is still there). The bay is an excellent stop-off for a visit to the Minoan site of Zakros and the Valley of the Dead, where rock-cut tombs are to be found.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Amenities
None.
Provisioning
None.
Eating out
There is a taverna on the shore and another near the ruins (both open in summer only).
Transportation
- Busses to Sitia
Tourism
Visit the Minoan Palace. Hike in the Zakros gorge.
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
- Ormos Zakros at the Wikipedia
- Kato Zakros
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 Ormos Zakros and this page's details validated:
- September 1997 I drove there from Sitia --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- June 2009 -- Athene of Lymington
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