Asprolithos
cove · Crete
Asprolithos is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest settlement is Goudouras.
The bay opens towards the south-west (223°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in 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 to west (172°–272°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 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 (14 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Goudouras: 16 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 south-west wind: Amatos beach, 8.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vlyhada beach, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Moni Kapsa Beach, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Botzalaki beach cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Kalami beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Moni Kapsa Beach cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Anaskelou cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Dragon’s Beach cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Psalidia cove · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Ammofolos Beach cove
- Arvi Marina port
- Cape Agios Ioannis cove
- Caves cove
Questions
Is Asprolithos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Asprolithos sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Asprolithos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Asprolithos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Asprolithos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.