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Description

This page describes passage routes from the East Mediterranean to Crete. From Crete, the rest of the routes leading to Gibraltar are given by Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

All the routing instructions described in this page can be reversed and equally apply for passages from Gibraltar to the East Mediterranean.

Because of the relative weak currents in the Mediterranean and the lack of trade winds these routes can be followed at either eastward or westward direction. But, unlike larger bodies of water such as oceans the Mediterranean is subject to more volatile weather. When the wind blows, especially in the months of November to April, it can often reach force 9 and at times force 12. During these times the seas, although not as large as in the oceans, are very steep with short wave lengths. These are at best extremely uncomfortable and at worst very dangerous.

It is best to do as Mediterranean sailors have been doing since antiquity, restrict sailing to short trips in the winter months and plan long passages during May to October.

Charts

See Mediterranean.

Weather

See Mediterranean.

Weather Windows

The months to be avoided for this passage are from November to April when violent storms are possible.

The best time of the year for this passage is either in May - June or in September - October when various ports and marinas are less crowded and the weather is usually benign. In October, however, there is a possibility of thunderstorms so one has to be cautious.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

List radio Nets covering this passage.

Possible Departure Points

Some of the possible departure points from the East Mediterranean are:

Turkey
- harbour Kaş [[East Mediterranean Passages#Kaş|Kaş]] 36°11.8′N, 29°38.6′EKaş36.196666666667;29.643333333333
- harbour Antalya [[East Mediterranean Passages#Antalya|Antalya]] 36°53.04′N, 30°42.08′EAntalya36.884;30.701333333333
- harbour Alanya [[East Mediterranean Passages#Alanya|Alanya]] 36°32.1′N, 32°0.4′EAlanya36.535;32.006666666667
- harbour Mersin [[East Mediterranean Passages#Mersin|Mersin]] 36°46.9′N, 34°36.03′EMersin36.781666666667;34.6005
Northern Cyprus
- harbour Famagusta [[East Mediterranean Passages#Famagusta|Famagusta]] 35°8.4′N, 33°57.2′EFamagusta35.14;33.953333333333
Southern Cyprus
- harbour Limassol [[East Mediterranean Passages#Limassol|Limassol]] 34°39.53′N, 33°2.32′ELimassol34.658833333333;33.038666666667
Syria
- harbour Tartus [[East Mediterranean Passages#Tartus|Tartus]] 34°55.3′N, 35°51.6′ETartus34.921666666667;35.86
Lebanon
- harbour Beirut [[East Mediterranean Passages#Beirut|Beirut]] 33°55′N, 35°32.2′EBeirut33.916666666667;35.536666666667
Israel
- marina Ashkelon Marina [[East Mediterranean Passages#Ashkelon Marina|Ashkelon Marina]] 31°41.08′N, 34°33.43′E
Egypt
- harbour Port Said [[East Mediterranean Passages#Port Said|Port Said]] 31°17.3′N, 32°20.7′EPort Said31.288333333333;32.345
- harbour Alexandria [[East Mediterranean Passages#Alexandria|Alexandria]] 31°10.37′N, 29°50.25′EAlexandria31.172833333333;29.8375

Route/Suggested Stopovers

Turkey to Crete

Kaş to Iraklio

From harbour Kaş [[East Mediterranean Passages#Kaş|Kaş]] 36°11.8′N, 29°38.6′EKaş36.196666666667;29.643333333333 you first sail SW to S of anchorage Karpathos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Karpathos|Karpathos]] 35°31.5′N, 27°12.1′EKarpathos35.525;27.201666666667 , then W directly to to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and then to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is 222 nM. Both Kaş and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers in Greece are:

anchorage Karpathos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Karpathos|Karpathos]] 35°31.5′N, 27°12.1′EKarpathos35.525;27.201666666667 - About 120 nM
harbour Kasos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Kasos|Kasos]] 35°25′N, 26°56′EKasos35.416666666667;26.933333333333 - About 138 nM
harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 - 175 nM

Note: None of these is a port of entry into Greece.

Warning: This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the meltemi and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.

Antalya to Iraklio

From harbour Antalya [[East Mediterranean Passages#Antalya|Antalya]] 36°53.04′N, 30°42.08′EAntalya36.884;30.701333333333 you first sail SW to S of anchorage Karpathos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Karpathos|Karpathos]] 35°31.5′N, 27°12.1′EKarpathos35.525;27.201666666667 , then W directly to to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and then to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is 312 nM. Both Antalya and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:

anchorage Çeneviz Liman [[East Mediterranean Passages#Çeneviz Liman|Çeneviz Liman]] 36°22.07′N, 30°30′EÇeneviz Liman36.367833333333;30.5 in Turkey - About 38 nM
anchorage Karpathos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Karpathos|Karpathos]] 35°31.5′N, 27°12.1′EKarpathos35.525;27.201666666667 in Greece - About 205 nM
harbour Kasos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Kasos|Kasos]] 35°25′N, 26°56′EKasos35.416666666667;26.933333333333 in Greece - About 222 nM
harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in Greece - 265 nM

Note: None of these is a port of entry into either Turkey or Greece.

Warning: This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the meltemi and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.

Alanya to Iraklio

From harbour Alanya [[East Mediterranean Passages#Alanya|Alanya]] 36°32.1′N, 32°0.4′EAlanya36.535;32.006666666667 you first sail SW to S of anchorage Karpathos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Karpathos|Karpathos]] 35°31.5′N, 27°12.1′EKarpathos35.525;27.201666666667 , then W directly to to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and then to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is 345 nM. Both Alanya and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:

anchorage Çeneviz Liman [[East Mediterranean Passages#Çeneviz Liman|Çeneviz Liman]] 36°22.07′N, 30°30′EÇeneviz Liman36.367833333333;30.5 in Turkey - About 72 nM
anchorage Karpathos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Karpathos|Karpathos]] 35°31.5′N, 27°12.1′EKarpathos35.525;27.201666666667 in Greece - About 240 nM
harbour Kasos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Kasos|Kasos]] 35°25′N, 26°56′EKasos35.416666666667;26.933333333333 in Greece - About 258 nM
harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in Greece - 300 nM

Note: None of these is a port of entry into either Turkey or Greece.

Warning: This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the meltemi and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.

Mersin to Iraklio

From harbour Mersin [[East Mediterranean Passages#Mersin|Mersin]] 36°46.9′N, 34°36.03′EMersin36.781666666667;34.6005 you first sail SW to the S of waypoint Incekum Burnu [[East Mediterranean Passages#Incekum Burnu|Incekum Burnu]] 36°15.22′N, 33°57.28′E , then WSW to the waypoint southern tip of Karpathos [[East Mediterranean Passages#southern tip of Karpathos|southern tip of Karpathos]] 35°27.3′N, 27°8.59′E , then directly W to to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and finally to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is 500 nM. Both Mersin and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:

Anamur in Turkey - About 240 nM. This is a port of entry
anchorage Karpathos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Karpathos|Karpathos]] 35°31.5′N, 27°12.1′EKarpathos35.525;27.201666666667 in Greece - About 380 nM
harbour Kasos [[East Mediterranean Passages#Kasos|Kasos]] 35°25′N, 26°56′EKasos35.416666666667;26.933333333333 in Greece - About 298 nM
harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in Greece - 455 nM

Warning: This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the meltemi and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.

Cyprus to Crete

Famagusta to Iraklio

This route takes you from harbour Famagusta [[East Mediterranean Passages#Famagusta|Famagusta]] 35°8.4′N, 33°57.2′EFamagusta35.14;33.953333333333 , Northern Cyprus WSW along the S side of Cyprus to waypoint Cape Gata [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Gata|Cape Gata]] 34°37.25′N, 33°1.945′E , then WNW directly to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and then W to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . It is a 463 nM, mostly WNW, sail over open sea.

The only possible stopover is harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in NE Crete.

Limassol to Iraklio

This route takes you from harbour Limassol [[East Mediterranean Passages#Limassol|Limassol]] 34°39.53′N, 33°2.32′ELimassol34.658833333333;33.038666666667 , Southern Cyprus S to waypoint Cape Gata [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Gata|Cape Gata]] 34°37.25′N, 33°1.945′E , then WNW directly to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and then W to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is a 395 nM WNW sail over open sea.

The only possible stopover is harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in NE Crete, about 415 nM.

Syria to Crete

You first sail NW from harbour Tartus [[East Mediterranean Passages#Tartus|Tartus]] 34°55.3′N, 35°51.6′ETartus34.921666666667;35.86 to waypoint Cape Gata [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Gata|Cape Gata]] 34°37.25′N, 33°1.945′E in Southern Cyprus, then WNW directly to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and then W to to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is a 530 nM mostly over open sea. Possible stopovers are:

harbour Limassol [[East Mediterranean Passages#Limassol|Limassol]] 34°39.53′N, 33°2.32′ELimassol34.658833333333;33.038666666667 , Southern Cyprus - About 146 nM
harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in NE Crete - About 485 nM

Lebanon to Crete

You first sail WNW from harbour Beirut [[East Mediterranean Passages#Beirut|Beirut]] 33°55′N, 35°32.2′EBeirut33.916666666667;35.536666666667 directly to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and then W to to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is a 515 nM mostly over open sea. Possible stopovers are:

harbour Limassol [[East Mediterranean Passages#Limassol|Limassol]] 34°39.53′N, 33°2.32′ELimassol34.658833333333;33.038666666667 - About 127 nM
harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in NE Crete - About 467 nM

Israel to Crete

Starting from marina Ashkelon Marina [[East Mediterranean Passages#Ashkelon Marina|Ashkelon Marina]] 31°41.08′N, 34°33.43′E you first sail NW over open water to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and than to to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is 522 nM. Possible stopovers are:

harbour Limassol [[East Mediterranean Passages#Limassol|Limassol]] 34°39.53′N, 33°2.32′ELimassol34.658833333333;33.038666666667 , Southern Cyprus - About 192 nM
harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in NE Crete - About 475 nM

Egypt to Crete

Port Said to Iraklio

Starting from harbour Port Said [[East Mediterranean Passages#Port Said|Port Said]] 31°17.3′N, 32°20.7′EPort Said31.288333333333;32.345 you sail NW directly to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and than to to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is 452 nM.

There is only one possible stopover: harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in NE Crete, about 400 nM.

Alexandria to Iraklio

Starting from harbour Alexandria [[East Mediterranean Passages#Alexandria|Alexandria]] 31°10.37′N, 29°50.25′EAlexandria31.172833333333;29.8375 you sail NW directly to waypoint Cape Sidero [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Sidero|Cape Sidero]] 35°19.3′N, 26°18.92′E in Crete, and than to to harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 . The total distance is 361 nM.

There is only one possible stopover: harbour Sitia [[East Mediterranean Passages#Sitia|Sitia]] 35°12.5′N, 26°06.5′ESitia35.208333333333;26.108333333333 in NE Crete, about 314 nM.

Egypt to Cyprus

Port Said to Limassol

Starting from harbour Port Said [[East Mediterranean Passages#Port Said|Port Said]] 31°17.3′N, 32°20.7′EPort Said31.288333333333;32.345 you sail NNE for 205 nM to Limassol, harbour Limassol [[East Mediterranean Passages#Limassol|Limassol]] 34°39.53′N, 33°2.32′ELimassol34.658833333333;33.038666666667 .

There are no stopovers along the way.

Port Said to Famagusta

Starting from harbour Port Said [[East Mediterranean Passages#Port Said|Port Said]] 31°17.3′N, 32°20.7′EPort Said31.288333333333;32.345 you sail NE to waypoint Cape Greco [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Greco|Cape Greco]] 34°58.11′N, 34°5.37′ECape Greco34.9685;34.0895 in Cyprus and then directly to harbour Famagusta [[East Mediterranean Passages#Famagusta|Famagusta]] 35°8.4′N, 33°57.2′EFamagusta35.14;33.953333333333 . The total distance is 255 nM.

There are no stopovers along the way.

Alexandria to Limassol

Starting from harbour Alexandria [[East Mediterranean Passages#Alexandria|Alexandria]] 31°10.37′N, 29°50.25′EAlexandria31.172833333333;29.8375 you sail NE to waypoint Cape Gata [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Gata|Cape Gata]] 34°37.25′N, 33°1.945′E Cyprus and then directly to Limassol, harbour Limassol [[East Mediterranean Passages#Limassol|Limassol]] 34°39.53′N, 33°2.32′ELimassol34.658833333333;33.038666666667 . The total distance is 265 nM.

There are no stopovers along the way.

Alexandria to Famagusta

Starting from harbour Alexandria [[East Mediterranean Passages#Alexandria|Alexandria]] 31°10.37′N, 29°50.25′EAlexandria31.172833333333;29.8375 you sail NE directly to to waypoint Cape Greco [[East Mediterranean Passages#Cape Greco|Cape Greco]] 34°58.11′N, 34°5.37′ECape Greco34.9685;34.0895 in Cyprus and then directly to harbour Famagusta [[East Mediterranean Passages#Famagusta|Famagusta]] 35°8.4′N, 33°57.2′EFamagusta35.14;33.953333333333 . The total distance is 328 nM.

There are no stopovers along the way.

Crete to Gibraltar

For the routes from Crete to Gibraltar follow: Crete to Malta.

Possible Arrival Points

harbour Iraklio [[East Mediterranean Passages#Iraklio|Iraklio]] 35°21.24′N, 25°9.38′EIraklio35.354;25.156333333333 , Crete
harbour Gibraltar [[East Mediterranean Passages#Gibraltar|Gibraltar]] 36°8.62′N, 05°22.02′WGibraltar36.143666666667;-5.367

Distance & Duration

See Mediterranean Distances Table.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

Mediterranean at the Wikipedia

References

Jimmy Cornell, World Cruising Routes, Cornell Sailing; (April 2, 2014), ISBN 978-0957262645
Jimmy Cornell, World Cruising Routes: Companion to World Cruising Handbook, Adlard Coles Nautical (March 20, 2008), ISBN 978-0713687774

See also Mediterranean.

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-==Introduction==
+{{Infobox passage
-This page describes passage routes from the East [[Mediterranean Sea Cruising Guide|Mediterranean]] to [[Crete]]. From Crete, the rest of the routes leading to Gibraltar are given by [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]].
+| name = East Mediterranean
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+| notes = {{Red|To/From Crete}}<br />{{color|#cccc00|To/From Egypt}}
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-All the routing instructions described in this page can be reversed and equally apply for passages from[[ Gibraltar]] to the East [[Mediterranean Sea Cruising Guide|Mediterranean]].
+==Description==
+This page describes passage routes from the East [[Mediterranean]] to [[Crete]]. From Crete, the rest of the routes leading to Gibraltar are given by [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]].
-See also [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]].
+All the routing instructions described in this page can be reversed and equally apply for passages from[[ Gibraltar]] to the East [[Mediterranean]].
-==Climate & Weather Information==
+''See also [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.
-See [[Mediterranean Sea Cruising Guide#Mediterranean Climate|Mediterranean]].
-==Weather Windows==
+Because of the relative weak currents in the [[Mediterranean]] and the lack of ''trade winds'' these routes can be followed at either eastward or westward direction. But, unlike larger bodies of water such as oceans the Mediterranean is subject to more volatile weather. When the wind blows, especially in the months of November to April, it can often reach force 9 and at times force 12. During these times the seas, although not as large as in the oceans, are very steep with short wave lengths. These are at best extremely uncomfortable and at worst very dangerous.
+It is best to do as Mediterranean sailors have been doing since antiquity, restrict sailing to short trips in the winter months and plan long passages during May to October.
+==Charts==
+''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean Charts|Mediterranean]]''.
+==Weather==
+''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean Climate|Mediterranean]]''.
+====Weather Windows====
 The months to be avoided for this passage are from November to April when violent storms are possible.
 The best time of the year for this passage is either in May - June or in September - October when various ports and marinas are less crowded and the weather is usually benign. In October, however, there is a possibility of thunderstorms so one has to be cautious.
-==Radio Nets==
+==Communication==
-''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
+''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
 List radio Nets covering this passage.
 *
 *
-==Navigation Charts Required==
-See [[Mediterranean Sea Cruising Guide#Mediterranean Charts|Mediterranean]].
 ==Possible Departure Points==
-Some of the possible departure points from the East [[Mediterranean Sea Cruising Guide|Mediterranean]] are:
+Some of the possible departure points from the East [[Mediterranean]] are:
-* Turkey
+* [[Turkey]]
-** [[Kas|Kaş]] ({{Coord|36|11.8|N|29|38.6|E|}})
+** {{mark |36|11.8|N|29|38.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Kas|Kaş]] | zoom= 16}}
-** [[Antalya]] ({{Coord|36|53|N|30|42.1|E|}})
+** {{mark |36|53.04|N|30|42.08|E| type= harbour |name= [[Antalya]]  | zoom= 18}}
-** [[Alanya]] {{Coord|36|32.1|N|32|0.4|E|}})
+** {{mark |36|32.1|N|32|0.4|E| type= harbour |name= [[Alanya]]  | zoom= 15}}
-** [[Mersin]] ({{Coord|36|46.2|N|34|34.8|E|}})
+** {{mark |36|46.9|N|34|36.03|E| type= harbour |name= [[Mersin]] | zoom= 14}}
 * [[North Cyprus|Northern Cyprus]]
-** [[Famagusta]] ({{Coord|35|8.4|N|33|57.2|E|}})
+** {{mark |35|8.4|N|33|57.2|E| type= harbour |name= [[Famagusta]] | zoom= 14}}
 * [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]]
-** [[Limassol]] ({{Coord|34|38.5|N|33|2|E|}})
+** {{mark |34|39.53|N|33|2.32|E| type= harbour |name= [[Limassol]] | zoom= 14}}
 * [[Syria]]
-** [[Tartus]] ({{Coord|34|55.3|N|35|51.6|E|}})
+** {{mark |34|55.3|N|35|51.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Tartus]] | zoom= 14}}
 * [[Lebanon]]
-** [[Beirut]] ({{Coord|33|55|N|35|32.2|E|}})
+** {{mark |33|55|N|35|32.2|E| type= harbour |name= [[Beirut]] | zoom= 14}}
 * [[Israel]]
-** [[Ashkelon Marina]] ({{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}})
+** {{mark |31|41.08|N|34|33.43|E| type= marina |name=  [[Ashkelon Marina]] | zoom= 16}}
 * [[Egypt]]
-** [[Port Said]] ({{Coord|31|17.3|N|32|20.7|E|}})
+** {{mark |31|17.3|N|32|20.7|E| type= harbour |name= [[Port Said]]  | zoom= 12}}
-** [[Alexandria]] ({{Coord|31|12.3|N|29|49.7|E|}})
+** {{mark |31|10.37|N|29|50.25|E| type= harbour |name= [[Alexandria]] | zoom= 13}}
 ==Route/Suggested Stopovers==
 ===Turkey to Crete===
 ====Kaş to Iraklio====
-From [[Kas|Kaş]] (GPS: {{Coord|36|11.8|N|29|38.6|E|}}) you first sail SW to S of [[Karpathos]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}), then W directly to to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and then to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance is 222 nM. Both Kaş and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers in [[Greece]] are:
+From {{mark |36|11.8|N|29|38.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Kas|Kaş]] | zoom= 16}} you first sail SW to S of {{mark |35|31.5|N|27|12.1|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Karpathos]] | zoom= 15}}, then W directly to to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and then to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 222 nM. Both Kaş and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers in [[Greece]] are:
-* [[Karpathos]] ({{Coord|35|30.7|N|27|12.8|E|}}) - About 120 nM
+* {{mark |35|31.5|N|27|12.1|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Karpathos]] | zoom= 15}} - About 120 nM
-* [[Kasos]] ({{Coord|35|25|N|26|56|E|}}) - About 138 nM
+* {{mark |35|25|N|26|56|E| type= harbour |name= [[Kasos]] | zoom= 16}} - About 138 nM
-* [[Sitia]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) - 175 nM
+* {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} - 175 nM
-Note, that none of these is a port of entry into [[Greece]].
+{{Note}}None of these is a port of entry into [[Greece]].
-<font color="red">Warning:</font> This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the ''meltemi'' and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.
+{{Warning}}This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the ''meltemi'' and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.
 ==== Antalya to Iraklio====
-From [[Antalya]] (GPS: {{Coord|36|53|N|30|42.1|E|}}) you first sail SW to S of [[Karpathos]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}), then W directly to to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and then to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance is 312 nM. Both Antalya and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:
+From {{mark |36|53.04|N|30|42.08|E| type= harbour |name= [[Antalya]]  | zoom= 18}} you first sail SW to S of {{mark |35|31.5|N|27|12.1|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Karpathos]] | zoom= 15}}, then W directly to to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and then to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 312 nM. Both Antalya and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:
-* [[Antalya#Çeneviz Liman|Çeneviz Liman]] in [[Turkey]] ({{Coord|36|22.2|N|30|30|E|}}) - About 38 nM
+* {{mark |36|22.07|N|30|30|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Antalya#.C3.87ineviz_Liman|Çeneviz Liman]] | zoom= 16}} in [[Turkey]] - About 38 nM
-* [[Karpathos]] in [[Greece]]  ({{Coord|35|30.7|N|27|12.8|E|}}) - About 205 nM
+* {{mark |35|31.5|N|27|12.1|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Karpathos]] | zoom= 15}} in [[Greece]] - About 205 nM
-* [[Kasos]] in [[Greece]] ({{Coord|35|25|N|26|56|E|}}) - About 222 nM
+* {{mark |35|25|N|26|56|E| type= harbour |name= [[Kasos]] | zoom= 16}} in [[Greece]] - About 222 nM
-* [[Sitia]] in [[Greece]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) - 265 nM
+* {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in [[Greece]] - 265 nM
-Note, that non of these is a port of entry into either [[Turkey]] or [[Greece]].
+{{Note}}None of these is a port of entry into either [[Turkey]] or [[Greece]].
-<font color="red">Warning:</font> This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the ''meltemi'' and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.
+{{Warning}}This passage crosses the notorious '''Sea of Karpathos''' which is very susceptible to the ''meltemi'' and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.
 ==== Alanya to Iraklio====
-From [[Alanya]] (GPS: {{Coord|36|32.1|N|32|0.4|E|}}) you first sail SW to S of [[Karpathos]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}), then W directly to to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and then to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance is 345 nM. Both Alanya and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:
+From {{mark |36|32.1|N|32|0.4|E| type= harbour |name= [[Alanya]]  | zoom= 15}} you first sail SW to S of {{mark |35|31.5|N|27|12.1|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Karpathos]] | zoom= 15}}, then W directly to to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and then to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 345 nM. Both Alanya and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:
-* [[Antalya#Çeneviz Liman|Çeneviz Liman]] in [[Turkey]] ({{Coord|36|22.2|N|30|30|E|}}) - About 72 nM
+* {{mark |36|22.07|N|30|30|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Antalya#.C3.87ineviz_Liman|Çeneviz Liman]] | zoom= 16}} in [[Turkey]] - About 72 nM
-* [[Karpathos]] in [[Greece]] ({{Coord|35|30.7|N|27|12.8|E|}}) - About 240 nM
+* {{mark |35|31.5|N|27|12.1|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Karpathos]] | zoom= 15}} in [[Greece]] - About 240 nM
-* [[Kasos]] in [[Greece]] ({{Coord|35|25|N|26|56|E|}}) - About 258 nM
+* {{mark |35|25|N|26|56|E| type= harbour |name= [[Kasos]] | zoom= 16}} in [[Greece]] - About 258 nM
-* [[Sitia]] in [[Greece]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) - 300 nM
+* {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in [[Greece]] - 300 nM
-Note, that non of these is a port of entry into either [[Turkey]] or [[Greece]].
+{{Note}}None of these is a port of entry into either [[Turkey]] or [[Greece]].
-<font color="red">Warning:</font> This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the ''meltemi'' and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.
+{{Warning}}This passage crosses the notorious '''Sea of Karpathos''' which is very susceptible to the ''meltemi'' and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.
 ==== Mersin to Iraklio====
-From [[Mersin]] (GPS: {{Coord|36|46.2|N|34|34.8|E|}}) you first sail SE to S of Incekum Burnu (GPS: {{Coord|36|0.4|N|34|05.9|E|}}), WSW to S of [[Karpathos]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}), then W directly to to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and then to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}).  The total distance is 500 nM. Both Mersin and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:
+From {{mark |36|46.9|N|34|36.03|E| type= harbour |name= [[Mersin]] | zoom= 14}} you first sail SW to the S of {{mark |36|15.22|N|33|57.28|E| type= waypoint |name= Incekum Burnu | zoom= 11}}, then WSW to the {{mark |35|27.3|N|27|8.59|E| type= waypoint |name= southern tip of [[Karpathos]] | zoom= 11}}, then directly W to to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and finally to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}.  The total distance is 500 nM. Both Mersin and Iraklio are ports of entry. Possible stopovers are:
 * [[Anamur]]  in [[Turkey]] - About 240 nM. This is a port of entry
-* [[Karpathos]] in [[Greece]] ({{Coord|35|30.7|N|27|12.8|E|}}) - About 380 nM
+* {{mark |35|31.5|N|27|12.1|E| type= anchorage |name= [[Karpathos]] | zoom= 15}} in [[Greece]] - About 380 nM
-* [[Kasos]] in [[Greece]] ({{Coord|35|25|N|26|56|E|}}) - About 298 nM
+* {{mark |35|25|N|26|56|E| type= harbour |name= [[Kasos]] | zoom= 16}} in [[Greece]] - About 298 nM
-* [[Sitia]] in [[Greece]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) - 455 nM
+* {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in [[Greece]] - 455 nM
-<font color="red">Warning:</font> This passage crosses the notorious Sea of Karpathos which is very susceptible to the ''meltemi'' and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.
+{{Warning}}This passage crosses the notorious '''Sea of Karpathos''' which is very susceptible to the ''meltemi'' and large seas, during the summer months, especially in July and August.
 ===Cyprus to Crete===
 ====Famagusta to Iraklio====
-This route takes you from [[Famagusta]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|8.4|N|33|57.2|E|}}), [[North Cyprus|Northern Cyprus]]  WSW along the S side of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] to Cape Akrotiri (GPS: {{Coord|34|32.3|N|33|3.7|E|}}), then WNW directly to to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and then W to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). It is a 463 nM, mostly WNW, sail over open sea.
+This route takes you from {{mark |35|8.4|N|33|57.2|E| type= harbour |name= [[Famagusta]] | zoom= 14}}, [[North Cyprus|Northern Cyprus]]  WSW along the S side of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] to {{mark |34|37.25|N|33|1.945|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Gata | zoom= 11}}, then WNW directly to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and then W to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. It is a 463 nM, mostly WNW, sail over open sea.
-The only possible stopover is [[Sitia]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) in NE [[Crete]].
+The only possible stopover is {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in NE [[Crete]].
 ==== Limassol to Iraklio====
-This route takes you from [[Limassol]] (GPS: {{Coord|34|38.5|N|33|2|E|}}), [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] S to Cape Akrotiri (GPS: {{Coord|34|32.3|N|33|3.7|E|}}), then WNW directly to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and then W to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance is a 395 nM WNW sail over open sea.
+This route takes you from {{mark |34|39.53|N|33|2.32|E| type= harbour |name= [[Limassol]] | zoom= 14}}, [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] S to {{mark |34|37.25|N|33|1.945|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Gata | zoom= 11}}, then WNW directly to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and then W to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is a 395 nM WNW sail over open sea.
-The only possible stopover is [[Sitia]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) in NE [[Crete]], about 415 nM.
+The only possible stopover is {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in NE [[Crete]], about 415 nM.
 ===Syria to Crete===
-You first sail NW from [[Tartus]] (GPS: {{Coord|34|55.3|N|35|51.6|E|}}) to Cape Akrotiri (GPS: {{Coord|34|32.3|N|33|3.7|E|}}) in [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]], then WNW directly to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and then W to to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance  is a 530 nM  mostly over open sea. Possible stopovers are:
+You first sail NW from {{mark |34|55.3|N|35|51.6|E| type= harbour |name= [[Tartus]] | zoom= 14}} to {{mark |34|37.25|N|33|1.945|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Gata | zoom= 11}} in [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]], then WNW directly to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and then W to to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance  is a 530 nM  mostly over open sea. Possible stopovers are:
-* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limassol Limassol] ({{Coord|34|38.5|N|33|2|E|}}), [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] - About 146 nM
+* {{mark |34|39.53|N|33|2.32|E| type= harbour |name= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limassol Limassol] | zoom= 14}}, [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] - About 146 nM
-* [[Sitia]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) in NE [[Crete]] - About 485 nM
+* {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in NE [[Crete]] - About 485 nM
 ===Lebanon to  Crete===
-You first sail WNW from [[Beirut]] (GPS: {{Coord|33|55|N|35|32.2|E|}}) directly to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and then W to to [[Iraklio]]  (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance is a 515 nM  mostly over open sea. Possible stopovers are:
+You first sail WNW from {{mark |33|55|N|35|32.2|E| type= harbour |name= [[Beirut]] | zoom= 14}} directly to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and then W to to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is a 515 nM  mostly over open sea. Possible stopovers are:
-* [[Limassol]] ({{Coord|34|38.5|N|33|2|E|}}), [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] - About 127 nM
+* {{mark |34|39.53|N|33|2.32|E| type= harbour |name= [[Limassol]] | zoom= 14}} - About 127 nM
-* [[Sitia]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) in NE [[Crete]] - About 467 nM
+* {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in NE [[Crete]] - About 467 nM
 ===Israel to  Crete===
-Starting from [[Ashkelon Marina]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) you first sail NW over open water to Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and than to to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance is 522 nM. Possible stopovers are:
+Starting from {{mark |31|41.08|N|34|33.43|E| type= marina |name=  [[Ashkelon Marina]] | zoom= 16}} you first sail NW over open water to {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and than to to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 522 nM. Possible stopovers are:
-* [[Limassol]] ({{Coord|34|38.5|N|33|2|E|}}), [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] - About 192 nM
+* {{mark |34|39.53|N|33|2.32|E| type= harbour |name= [[Limassol]] | zoom= 14}}, [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] - About 192 nM
-* [[Sitia]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) in NE [[Crete]] - About 475 nM
+* {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in NE [[Crete]] - About 475 nM
 ===Egypt to  Crete===
 ====Port Said to Iraklio====
-Starting from [[Port Said]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|17.3|N|32|20.7|E|}}) you sail NW directly to  Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and than to to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance is 452 nM.
+Starting from {{mark |31|17.3|N|32|20.7|E| type= harbour |name= [[Port Said]]  | zoom= 12}} you sail NW directly to  {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and than to to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 452 nM.
-There is only one possible stopover:  [[Sitia]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) in NE [[Crete]], about 400 nM.
+There is only one possible stopover:  {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in NE [[Crete]], about 400 nM.
 ====Alexandria to Iraklio====
-Starting from [[Alexandria]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|12.3|N|29|49.7|E|}}) you sail NW directly to  Cape Sidero (GPS: {{Coord|31|41.2|N|34|33.3|E|}}) in [[Crete]], and than to to [[Iraklio]] (GPS: {{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}). The total distance is 361 nM.
+Starting from {{mark |31|10.37|N|29|50.25|E| type= harbour |name= [[Alexandria]] | zoom= 13}} you sail NW directly to  {{mark |35|19.3|N|26|18.92|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Sidero | zoom= 12}} in [[Crete]], and than to to {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 361 nM.
-There is only one possible stopover:  [[Sitia]] ({{Coord|35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E|}}) in NE [[Crete]], about 314 nM.
+There is only one possible stopover:  {{mark |35|12.5|N|26|06.5|E| type= harbour |name= [[Sitia]] | zoom= 16}} in NE [[Crete]], about 314 nM.
 ===Egypt to  Cyprus===
 ====Port Said to Limassol====
-Starting from [[Port Said]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|17.3|N|32|20.7|E|}}) you sail NNE for 205 nM to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limassol Limassol], [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] (GPS: {{Coord|34|38.5|N|33|2|E|}}).
+Starting from {{mark |31|17.3|N|32|20.7|E| type= harbour |name= [[Port Said]]  | zoom= 12}} you sail NNE for 205 nM to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limassol Limassol], {{mark |34|39.53|N|33|2.32|E| type= harbour |name= [[Limassol]] | zoom= 14}}.
 There are no stopovers along the way.
 ====Port Said to Famagusta====
-Starting from [[Port Said]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|17.3|N|32|20.7|E|}}) you sail NE to Cape Greco in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] (GPS: {{Coord|34|56.8|N|34|07.4|E|}}) and then directly to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famagusta Famagusta] (GPS: {{Coord|35|8.4|N|33|57.2|E|}}). The total distance is 255 nM.
+Starting from {{mark |31|17.3|N|32|20.7|E| type= harbour |name= [[Port Said]]  | zoom= 12}} you sail NE to {{mark |34|58.11|N|34|5.37|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Greco | zoom= 13}} in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] and then directly to {{mark |35|8.4|N|33|57.2|E| type= harbour |name= [[Famagusta]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 255 nM.
 There are no stopovers along the way.
 ====Alexandria to  Limassol====
-Starting from [[Alexandria]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|12.3|N|29|49.7|E|}}) you sail NE to Cape Akrotiri [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] (GPS: {{Coord|34|32.3|N|33|3.7|E|}}) and then directly to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limassol Limassol], [[Cyprus|Southern Cyprus]] (GPS: {{Coord|34|38.5|N|33|2|E|}}). The total distance is 265 nM.
+Starting from {{mark |31|10.37|N|29|50.25|E| type= harbour |name= [[Alexandria]] | zoom= 13}} you sail NE to {{mark |34|37.25|N|33|1.945|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Gata | zoom= 11}} [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] and then directly to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limassol Limassol], {{mark |34|39.53|N|33|2.32|E| type= harbour |name= [[Limassol]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 265 nM.
 There are no stopovers along the way.
 ====Alexandria to  Famagusta====
-Starting from [[Alexandria]] (GPS: {{Coord|31|12.3|N|29|49.7|E|}}) you sail NE directly to to Cape Greco in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] (GPS: {{Coord|34|56.8|N|34|07.4|E|}}) and then directly to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famagusta Famagusta] (GPS: {{Coord|35|8.4|N|33|57.2|E|}}). The total distance is 328 nM.
+Starting from {{mark |31|10.37|N|29|50.25|E| type= harbour |name= [[Alexandria]] | zoom= 13}} you sail NE directly to to {{mark |34|58.11|N|34|5.37|E| type= waypoint |name= Cape Greco | zoom= 13}} in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] and then directly to {{mark |35|8.4|N|33|57.2|E| type= harbour |name= [[Famagusta]] | zoom= 14}}. The total distance is 328 nM.
 There are no stopovers along the way.
 ===Crete to Gibraltar===
-For the routes from [[Crete]] to [[Gibraltar]] follow: [[Aegean Sea to Gibraltar Passage#Crete to Malta|Crete to Malta]].
+For the routes from [[Crete]] to [[Gibraltar]] follow: ''[[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages#Crete to Malta|Crete to Malta]]''.
+==Possible Arrival Points==
+* {{mark |35|21.24|N|25|9.38|E| type= harbour |name= [[Iraklio]] | zoom= 14}}, [[Crete]]
+* {{mark |36|8.62|N|05|22.02|W| type= harbour |name= [[Gibraltar]] | zoom= 14}}
-==Possible Arrival Ports==
-* [[Iraklio]] ({{Coord|35|21|N|25|09.2|E|}}), [[Crete]]
-* [[Gibraltar]] ({{Coord|36|08.9|N|05|21.29|W|}}) (description of routes from [[Crete]] in [[Aegean Sea to Gibraltar Passage#Crete to Malta|Aegean Sea to Gibraltar Passage]])
 ==Distance & Duration==
-See  [[Mediterranean_Distances_Table#East_Mediterranean_Distances|Mediterranean Distances Table]].
+''See  [[Mediterranean_Distances_Table#East_Mediterranean_Distances|Mediterranean Distances Table]]''.
-==Passage Description==
-Because of the relative weak currents in the [[Mediterranean Sea Cruising Guide|Mediterranean]] and the lack of ''trade winds'' these routes can be followed at either eastward or westward direction. But, unlike larger bodies of water such as oceans the Mediterranean is subject to more volatile weather. When the wind blows, especially in the months of November to April, it can often reach force 9 and at times force 12. During these times the seas, although not as large as in the oceans, are very steep with short wave lengths. These are at best extremely uncomfortable and at worst very dangerous.
-It is best to do as Mediterranean sailors have been doing since antiquity, restrict sailing to short trips in the winter months and plan long passages during May to October.
-==Forum Discussion Topics==
+==Forums==
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+List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-==External Links==
+==Links==
-*  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean Mediterranean] (Wikipedia)
+* {{wikipedia|Mediterranean| Mediterranean}}
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 ==References==
-* Jimmy Cornell, [http://www.amazon.com/World-Cruising-Routes-Companion-Handbook/dp/0713687770/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238538005&sr=1-1 <cite>World Cruising Routes: Companion to World Cruising Handbook</cite>], Adlard Coles Nautical, ISBN  0713687770
+* {{Reference|Jimmy Cornell|[http://www.amazon.com/World-Cruising-Routes-Sailing-Oceans-ebook/dp/B00JVAGDQ0 World Cruising Routes]|Cornell Sailing; (April 2, 2014)|978-0957262645}}
+* {{Reference|Jimmy Cornell|[http://www.amazon.com/World-Cruising-Routes-Companion-Handbook/dp/0713687770 World Cruising Routes: Companion to World Cruising Handbook]|Adlard Coles Nautical (March 20, 2008)|978-0713687774}}
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-See  also [[Mediterranean_Sea_Cruising Guide#References_& Publications|Mediterranean]].
+''See  also [[Mediterranean#References_& Publications|Mediterranean]]''.
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Limassol to Iraklio

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Egypt to Crete

Port Said to Iraklio

Alexandria to Iraklio

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