Analipsi
cove · Analipsi · Crete
Analipsi is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest settlement is Analipsis.
The bay opens towards the south (191°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (140°–248°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 61.4 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.
A few houses ashore (27 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Analipsis: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
- Aspros Potamos: 28 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 east wind: Paralia Diaskari, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina of Makrygialos, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina of Makrygialos port · 0.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Diaskari cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Paralia Lagada cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Psalidia cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Palaria cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Dragon’s Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Analipsi
- Paralia Diaskari cove
- Paralia Lagada cove
Questions
Is Analipsi sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Analipsi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Analipsi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Analipsi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 61.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Analipsi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.