Karathona Bay
cove · Nafplio · Argolic Gulf
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Karathona Bay is a cove on the coast of Argolic Gulf.
The nearest town is Nafplio.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
Also known as Καραθώνα.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (243°).
Beach bay with bars and tavernas 2 km south of Nafplio, an alternative to the town quay.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.6 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (196°–200°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-south-west (208°–240°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Karathona: 15 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Harbor of Nafplio, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kiveri Beach, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kiveri Beach, 3.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Neraki Beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Harbor of Nafplio port · 2.4 NM by sea
- Tolo harbor port · 3.3 NM by sea
- Kiveri Beach cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Kiveri port · 3.9 NM by sea
- Anavalos cove · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Argolic Gulf by wind
More places – Nafplio
- Harbor of Nafplio port
- Psili Ammos beach cove
- Tolo harbor port
Questions
Is Karathona Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Karathona Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Karathona Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Karathona Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.