Plazhi i Gjeneralit
cove · Albania
Plazhi i Gjeneralit is a cove on the coast of Albania.
The nearest town is Domen.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (255°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south to north-north-west (184°–332°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Domen: 30 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Port of Durrës, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina near Karpen, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port of Durrës, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port of Durrës, 9.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port of Durrës port · 9.6 NM by sea
- Sandy beach cove · 10.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Albania by wind
More places – Albania
- Plazhi i Bunecit cove
- Plazhi i Bunkerit cove
- Plazhi publik cove
- Port of Vlora port
Questions
Is Plazhi i Gjeneralit sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port of Durrës, 9.6 NM by sea.
Is Plazhi i Gjeneralit sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Karpen, 5.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Plazhi i Gjeneralit?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plazhi i Gjeneralit?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Plazhi i Gjeneralit?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.