Iraklion : Profile

Clearance

Having entered the outer harbour, arriving yachts should make their way to the old Venetian port in the southwestern corner. An old fortress stands guard on the starboard side of the narrow entrance. For clearing in, it is best to dock as close as possible to the Port Authority building. One should not come alongside the short quay opposite the Venetian fortress, as the quay is fronted by large boulders and concrete blocks, which have tumbled in the water creating a hazard for the unwary. There is plenty of additional docking space along the northwest breakwater, but this entails a longer walk to the various offices.

The skipper should visit the Port Captain's office with the ship's documents, crew passports and vaccination certificates, if coming from abroad, or with the transit log if coming from another Greek port. Yachts clearing into Greece will be issued a transit log by the Port Captain's office, who will also advise on the procedure if any of the crew needs a visa for Greece. Yachts arriving from some areas, such as Egypt, may also be visited by a quarantine officer. The Port Captain's office is open 24 hours, Tel. 22 9445, Fax 24 4934.

Docking

Two new pontoons have been installed in the Venetian Harbour, but finding a vacant space is not easy, especially in summer. There is, however, space for yachts on one of the quays in the outer port but advised to call port authorities on entry.

Weather forecast (in English) on VHF channel 83 at 0600/1000/1600/2200 UTC

Porto Gouves
Gouves, Iraklion, Crete, Greece
Tel:+ 302897041112, Fax:+ 302897041362
marina@hrs.forthnet.gr
Located just 6 miles east from Iraklion harbour. 72 berths with water supply, Electricity supply Currency 220V, Telephone connection, and TV aerial Antennas. Dry storage facilities for 15 boats. Moorings are available for boats up to 18.50 meters, and up to 3 meters draught. Pier is equipped with Slipway, Fire hoses and Extinguishers, Fuel station, Refuse containers, Bilge water pump, Sewerage pump, and Waste oil disposal. Snack Bar, Restaurant, Mini Market, Marine shop, Shower, WC, and First aids station. Porto Gouves is guarded 24 hours per day. The Administration office offers Telephone and facsimile services, information, forecast report, Internet access, and postal services. (Updated December 2008).

Yacht Clubs

Heraklion Sailing Club
Heraklion Harbour, 71262 Heraklion
Tel:22 8118, Fax:24 2120
Istio@aol.com
Opening Hours: 0900-1400, 1800-2000 Monday to Friday, 0900-1400 Saturday.
This sailing club occupies the former premises of the port refrigeration plant. The large building stands east of the Port Authority building and can be identified by the frescoes of the two local heroes, Icarus and Daedalus, tumbling from heaven off the west facing wall. The small, but active, club has to its credit the successful running of the biannual Minoan Cup. Its installations, including bar and showers, are at the disposal of visiting sailors. It can also be used as a mailing address.

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