Atsiganos
cove · Astros · Argolic Gulf
Atsiganos is a cove on the coast of Argolic Gulf.
The nearest town is Astros.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the north-east (34°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 9 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to east (344°–88°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 6.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Nisi fortress, Astros: 13 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: Limani Astrous, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Limani Astrous, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Limani Astrous, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Karathona Bay, 7.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Limani Astrous, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paliochano cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Limani Astrous marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Karakatsanis cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Lileika cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Plaz Paraliou Astrous cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Thyreatikos Kolpos cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Argolic Gulf by wind
More places – Astros
- Limani Astrous marina
- Karakatsanis cove
- Ksiropigado Beach cove
Questions
Is Atsiganos sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limani Astrous, 1.8 NM by sea.
Is Atsiganos sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Karathona Bay, 7.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Atsiganos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Atsiganos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Atsiganos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.