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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].
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''See [[Crete#Charts|Crete]]''.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hora_Sfakion Chora Sfakion] (Χώρα Σφακιών) [35° 12′ N 24° 08′ E] is a small harbor in the remote SW region of Crete [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sfakiá Sfakia].
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''See [[Aegean_Sea#Weather|Aegean Sea]]''.
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Take the small ferry to [[Ayia Roumeli]] and hike in the [[Chania#Samaria Gorge|Samaria Gorge]].
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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.
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==Transportation==
* Ferry to [[Ayia Roumeli]]
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Take the small ferry to [[Ayia Roumeli]] and hike in the [[Chania#Samaria Gorge|Samaria Gorge]].
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* October 1997 (from [[Ayia Roumeli]] after walking down the [[Chania#Samaria_Gorge|Samaria Gorge]]) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 21:57, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
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Latest revision as of 11:46, 15 August 2018

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Aegean Sea ▶ Greece ▶ Crete ▶ Chora Sfakion

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Chora Sfakion
35°11.993'N, 024°08.114'E Chart icon.png
lat=35.19988 | lon=24.13523 | zoom=17 | y
Crete Sfakia3.jpg
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Chora Sfakion

Chora Sfakion (Χώρα Σφακιών) is a small harbor in the remote SW region of Crete Sfakia.

Charts

See Crete.

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Passages

See Crete.

Islands

Communication


See also Crete.

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.

Berthing

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.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.


Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry ?
Garbage There are bins
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals N/A

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

Tourism

Take the small ferry to Ayia Roumeli and hike in the Samaria 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

References

See Greece.

Comments

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