Listed 11 sub titles with search on: Useful Information for wider area of: "SELINO Province CHANIA" .
GAVDOS (Village) CRETE
Tel: +30 28230 41019
Fax: +30 28230 41019
KABANOS (Village) ANATOLIKO SELINO
Tel: +30 28230 51243
PALEOCHORA (Small town) CHANIA
Tel: +30 28230 41111
GAVDOS (Port) CRETE
Location: 34*50' 24*05' (28230) 41101
The island of Gavdos is 45km south of Hora Sfakion, Crete. There is a small
harbour on the southeast side of the island. The ferry boat from Hora Sfakion
and Paleohora dock here.
Facilities: There is a Health Centre in Kastri. Telephone and postal services
are also available. There are minimal provisions at the harbour, being supplied
by a few tavernas. In Kastri, there is more adequate shopping and rooms to rent.
There are weekly boats, (depending on weather) to Hora Sfakion and Paleohora,
Crete. First Aid: (28230) 42 195
Comments: The docking facilities are minimal and the wind in the area can be
very strong.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
PALEOCHORA (Small town) CHANIA
Location: 35*13'.3 23* 40'.3 (light on Island of Skisto) (28230) 41214 VHF
Ch12
Paleohora is a village on the southwest coast of Crete. The harbour is below
the Venetian castle ruins on the end of the peninsula. There is a small island
southwest of the harbour entrance. On both sides of the peninsula there is a
beach area with hotels and the houses of the town. There is a sports/fishing
harbour within the larger one.
Facilities: There is water on the quay. The town of Paleohora has good provision
shopping. Fuel may be purchased in town. Only minor repairs can be done here.
There are no port authorities. There are post and telephone offices as well
as banks. There are doctors, dentists, and pharmacies in Paleohora. There are
may small hotels and tavernas in town. The sports/fishing harbour has a ramp
for small boats. The harbour is 1km from town.
Comments: The stern-to, bow-to and alongside moorings provide good protection
in all weather conditions. Anchorage may be found in the bays to the left and
right of the peninsula depending on wind conditions. There is a light on the
small island in front of the harbour. This area of Crete is subject to sudden
and violent winds. The harbour has buoys marking the narrow channel. Approach
the harbour entrance straight on; there are submerged rocks to the sides. Do
not go between the island and the land; it is shallow. Strong south winds make
entrance and departure from the harbour difficult.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
SOUGIA (Village) CHANIA
Location: Sougia is a very small fishing village 15km east of Paleohora. To
the east of the harbour, in front of the village there is a very long pebble
beach. There is also a dried up river bed to the east of the settlement. There
is a very small sports/fishing harbour here.
Facilities: The village has minimal shopping facilities - mini markets etc.
There is no fuel, repairs or health services here. There are telephone and mail
facilities and a money exchange office. There are several small hotels and tavernas.
There is a daily bus to Chania. There is a ramp in the harbour.
Comments: The stern-to and bow-to moorings are only for small boats (under
3m) but the protection is good in all weather conditions. Anchor only in calm
weather. The winds can be very sudden and violent here.
This text is cited Oct 2002 from the Crete TOURnet URL below, which contains image.
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