Ayios Nikolaos : Profile

Clearance

The authorities for clearing in/out are all located in the old harbour area.

Docking

Yachts are not now allowed to berth in the old harbour and must use the marina on the southern side of the headland, Ak Mavros Kavos.

Berth where directed, picking up a tailed mooring line and proceeding bows/stern-to the quay.

Weather forecast (in English) on VHF channel 85 at 0600/1000/1600/2200 UTC

Port authorities Tel: +30 (0) 841 82733 VHF channel 72 (listening watch 24/7). They are very helpful.

Ayios Nikolaos Marina
72100 Ayios Nikolaos, Crete.
Tel:+30 (0) 841 82384/82385, Fax:+30 (0)841 82386
Water and electricity to all berths. Toilets and shower facilities. Lifting facility is a mobile crane. Ramp and Travel Lift up to 65 tons. Fuel and oil available 24 hours. Boat Maintenance & Sail Repairs, provide all the necessary facilities. There are Laundry and Dryer Machines at the Marina Building and Waste bins are situated along the perimeter of the marina. 24 hour security. Free Wireless access to the Internet from the boat. A daily Fax report is available in English at the reception office at 9:00 every morning. Updated December 2008.

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