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[[Image:Crete_Sfakia3.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chora Sfakion<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Crete_Sfakia3.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Chora Sfakion<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hora_Sfakion Chora Sfakion] (Χώρα Σφακιών) is a small harbor in the remote SW region of Crete [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sfakiá Sfakia]. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hora_Sfakion Chora Sfakion] (Χώρα Σφακιών) is a small harbor in the remote SW region of Crete [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sfakiá Sfakia]. | ||
| - | + | ==Charts== | |
See [[Crete#Charts|Crete]] | See [[Crete#Charts|Crete]] | ||
| - | + | ==Radio Nets== | |
''See also'' [[Crete#Radio_Nets|Crete]] | ''See also'' [[Crete#Radio_Nets|Crete]] | ||
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| + | ==Local Weather== | ||
| + | ''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather_and_Winds|Aegean Sea]]''. | ||
| - | + | ==Approach and Navigation== | |
The approach should be made south of the prominent rocks Tris Voulakous about 150 metres west of the town. The harbour itself is too shallow for yachts and it is best to anchor off in settled weather in the bay to the northwest of the town. | The approach should be made south of the prominent rocks Tris Voulakous about 150 metres west of the town. The harbour itself is too shallow for yachts and it is best to anchor off in settled weather in the bay to the northwest of the town. | ||
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Progress continues on the small harbour to the SE of the town. Most of the quays are now complete and a crane has been installed. A dive centre has been established in the harbour and local boats have already moved in. At the time of visiting (June 2009) a dredger was moored in the entrance, clearing the shallow patch which formerly intruded on the NE side. Depths at the entrance were 5 meters, although it was not possible in view of dredging operations to check the depths at the quays. If depths are suitable, Hora Sfakion will offer a welcome safe haven along this exposed south coast of Crete. | Progress continues on the small harbour to the SE of the town. Most of the quays are now complete and a crane has been installed. A dive centre has been established in the harbour and local boats have already moved in. At the time of visiting (June 2009) a dredger was moored in the entrance, clearing the shallow patch which formerly intruded on the NE side. Depths at the entrance were 5 meters, although it was not possible in view of dredging operations to check the depths at the quays. If depths are suitable, Hora Sfakion will offer a welcome safe haven along this exposed south coast of Crete. | ||
| - | + | ==Offshore Islands== | |
* [[Gavdos]] | * [[Gavdos]] | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== |
| - | + | None. | |
| - | == | + | ==Anchorages== |
| - | + | None. | |
| - | === | + | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== |
| - | + | ====Marine Stores==== | |
| - | + | None. | |
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| + | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| + | None. | ||
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| + | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
| + | ; Fuel | ||
| + | : N/A (Not Available) | ||
| + | ; Water | ||
| + | : N/A | ||
| + | ; Electricity | ||
| + | : N/A | ||
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| + | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
| + | ===Tourism=== | ||
| + | Take the small ferry to [[Ayia Roumeli]] and hike in the [[Chania#Samaria Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]. | ||
===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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Available? | Available? | ||
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===Garbage Disposal=== | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
| - | + | There are bins. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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* Busses to [[Chania]] | * Busses to [[Chania]] | ||
| - | + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | |
| - | + | ''See [[Crete#Routes.2FPassages_To.2FFrom|Crete]]''. | |
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| - | + | ==Cruiser's Friends== | |
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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| - | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hora_Sfakion Chora Sfakion] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hora_Sfakion Chora Sfakion] (Wikipedia) | ||
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| - | === | + | ==References & Publications== |
| - | + | See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]. | |
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| - | + | ==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''== | |
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* October 1997 (from [[Ayia Roumeli]] after walking down the [[Chania#Samaria_Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * October 1997 (from [[Ayia Roumeli]] after walking down the [[Chania#Samaria_Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
* June 2009 - [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | * June 2009 - [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
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| + | ==Personal Notes== | ||
| + | Personal experiences? | ||
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Chora Sfakion (Χώρα Σφακιών) is a small harbor in the remote SW region of Crete Sfakia.
Charts
See Crete
Radio Nets
See also Crete
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
The approach should be made south of the prominent rocks Tris Voulakous about 150 metres west of the town. The harbour itself is too shallow for yachts and it is best to anchor off in settled weather in the bay to the northwest of the town.
Check-in facilities
Progress continues on the small harbour to the SE of the town. Most of the quays are now complete and a crane has been installed. A dive centre has been established in the harbour and local boats have already moved in. At the time of visiting (June 2009) a dredger was moored in the entrance, clearing the shallow patch which formerly intruded on the NE side. Depths at the entrance were 5 meters, although it was not possible in view of dredging operations to check the depths at the quays. If depths are suitable, Hora Sfakion will offer a welcome safe haven along this exposed south coast of Crete.
Offshore Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Take the small ferry to Ayia Roumeli and hike in the Samaria Gorge.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
There are bins.
Transportation
- Ferry to Ayia Roumeli
- 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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Chora Sfakion (Wikipedia)
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:
- October 1997 (from Ayia Roumeli after walking down the Samaria Gorge) --Istioploos
- June 2009 - Athene of Lymington
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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