Ayia Roumeli
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Ayia Roumeli
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Agia Roumeli (Αγία Ρούμελη) is a small village in southwest Crete. It is the southern end of the Samaria Gorge. There is a small breakwater where the ferry that services Chora Sfakion docks.
Charts
See Crete.
Communication
See also Crete
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
See Crete.
Islands
There are no hazards anywhere in the approaches to Aghia Roumeli.
Berthing
It is not possible to use the short quay here, it is in daily use by ferries, the depths are questionable too.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
There are no safe anchorages here. The bay is wide and open to the south. In July and August the meltemi winds blast down from the high mountains and out of the Samaria Gorge. This is a lunchtime stop only.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A (Not Available)
- Water
- N/A
- Electricity
- N/A
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
You can hike from here to the Samaria Gorge. It is possible to walk up the Samaria Gorge and back down it again in the same day with a very early start. I have done it but it's recommended only for fit and experienced walkers!
The small town has many bars and tavernas and several guest houses and hotels. But once the downward gorge-walking tourists have left on the last ferry the place becomes extremely quiet.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Some basic shopping.
Eateries
Several attractive tavernas.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
N/A.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Garbage Disposal
Trash cans.
Transportation
Ferry to Chora Sfakion and from there busses to Chania.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Agia Roumeli (Wikipedia)
- Agia Roumeli
References & Publications
See Greece.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Ayia Roumeli and this page's details validated:
- October 1997 (on foot via the Samaria Gorge) --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis
- 2013 --Ubuysa
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