Anavalos
cove · Nea Kios · Argolic Gulf
Anavalos is a cove on the coast of Argolic Gulf.
The nearest town is Nea Kios.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (105°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south (88°–172°).
- 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 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Eye of Lileika: 5 min on foot
- Limanakia: 11 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-east wind: Harbor of Nafplio, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Harbor of Nafplio, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Harbor of Nafplio, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Harbor of Nafplio, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kiveri, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kiveri port · 0.7 NM by sea
- Kiveri Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Viles cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Nekrotafeio cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Ksiropigado Beach cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Harbor of Nafplio port · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Argolic Gulf by wind
More places – Nea Kios
- Kiveri port
- Kiveri Beach cove
Questions
Is Anavalos sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Anavalos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbor of Nafplio, 3.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Anavalos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anavalos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Anavalos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.