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The large harbour of Heraklion is
easily seen in front of the city. It is a very busy
harbour and the cranes and ferries are apparent from a
distance. The International Airport is just east of the
city and there are also large white oil tanks to the west.
The inner harbour and new marina are at
the far west end. The Venetian fort (Koules) marks its
entrance.
Heraklion is the largest city in Crete.
All possible facilities are here. There is a new marina in
the inner harbour that has electricity and water
facilities on the quay. Fuel refilling may be arranged.
Iraklion is a Port of Entry. Customs and Immigration
Officials as well as Harbour Police have offices in the
port. The city is within walking distance of the harbour.
There are 2 General Hospitals, in addition to private
clinics, doctors, and dentists. Pharmacies are throughout
the city. The shopping and repair services are the best on
Crete. There is a ramp in the new marina.
 The stern-to, bow-to and alongside
mooring (in the outer harbour) provide good shelter in all
weather conditions. With the new marina facilities,
wintering here is possible. The harbour's entrance is
marked at night by a green flashing light on the outer
north wall and a green one on the Koules. There is a red
flashing light on the left, opposite the Koules. Two large
quays on the south side have red lights.
The harbour is very busy and care must
be taken with the constant coming and going of ferryboats.
In strong northerly winds there is a
swell at the main harbour's entrance.
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