Paralia Diaskari
cove · Analipsi · Crete
Paralia Diaskari is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Analipsi.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (208°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west (152°–268°).
- 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 4.6 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 (13 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Vigla of Diaskari: 12 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 west wind: Marina of Makrygialos, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Analipsi, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Lagada cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Analipsi cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Marina of Makrygialos port · 0.8 NM by sea
- Psalidia cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Dragon’s Beach cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Palaria cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Analipsi
- Analipsi cove
- Paralia Lagada cove
Questions
Is Paralia Diaskari sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Diaskari sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Diaskari?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Diaskari?
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 Paralia Diaskari?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.