Ormos Zakros

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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.

Radio Nets

See also Crete

Local Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

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 Options

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.

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Visit the Minoan Palace. Hike in the Zakros gorge.

Minoan palace of Kato Zakros Click for larger view

Lustral basin at Kato Zakros Click for larger view

Terrapins at Kato Zakros Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

None.

Eateries

There is a taverna on the shore and another near the ruins (both open in summer only).

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

Trash cans.

Transportation

• Busses to Sitia

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

• Ormos Zakros (Wikipedia)
• Kato Zakros

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:

• I drove there from Sitia in September 1997 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
• June 2009 -- Athene of Lymington

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Contributors to this page
Names: Istioploos, Athene of Lymington