Port of Agia Galini

The approach to Agia Galini is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Réthymno South Mole Lighthouse at 19.9 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Réthymno North Mole (20 NM NNW), Heraklion (Iráklion, Candia, Megalo Kastron) (27.2 NM NE), Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) (27.7 NM NE), Heraklion Outer Breakwater (28.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Agia Galini is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Agia Galini (GRPIL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Agia Galini is a port in GR. Its UN/LOCODE is GRPIL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, GR, are the ISO country code for GR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Agia Galini operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.