Chora Sfakion
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Chora Sfakion
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GPS: 35°12′N, 24°08′E - Chartlet
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Background
Chora Sfakion (Χώρα Σφακιών) is a small harbor in the remote SW region of Crete Sfakia.
Charts
See Crete
Radio Nets
See also Crete
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
Tourism & things to do ashore
Take the small ferry to Ayia Roumeli and hike in the Samaria Gorge.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Laundry
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
- Ferry to Ayia Roumeli
- Busses to Chania
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
References & Publications
See Greece.
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)
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:
- October 1997 (from Ayia Roumeli after walking down the Samaria Gorge) --Istioploos
- June 2009 - Athene of Lymington
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