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Limenas Tyrou

marina · Argolic Gulf

Limenas Tyrou – marina, Argolic Gulf
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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°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Limenas Tyrou for your arrival

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

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.

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