Limenas Tyrou
marina · Argolic Gulf

Limenas Tyrou is a marina on the coast of Argolic Gulf.
The nearest town is Leonidio.
Also known as Παραλία and Παραλία Τυρού.
Green bay and village with a long pebble beach, fish tavernas, ancient remains and a hike up Kastro hill; market in the village.
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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 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east (352°–92°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Paralia (Sapounakeika, South Kynouria): 8 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
- Sapounakaiika: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 36 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (To Apagio tou Kapetan Kosta - Grill & Piza) 310 m away
- Parking 620 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sampatiki cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Plaka port · 7.3 NM by sea
- Poulithra cove · 8.6 NM by sea
- Thyreatikos Kolpos cove · 10.8 NM by sea
- Plaz Paraliou Astrous cove · 10.9 NM by sea
- Limani Astrous marina · 11 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Argolic Gulf by wind
More places – Argolic Gulf
Questions
Is Limenas Tyrou sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sampatiki, 5.3 NM by sea.
Is Limenas Tyrou sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sampatiki, 5.3 NM by sea.
Can you spend the night at Limenas Tyrou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.