Belegrina
cove · Chrissi · Crete
Belegrina is a cove on the island of Chrissi, in the Crete cruising area.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (343°).
Island of sand and cedars off Ierapetra, anchorage on the north side.
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 10.2 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-east (284°–52°).
- 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).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Vanges, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Vanges, 3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kataprosopo, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kataprosopo, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Vanges, 3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kataprosopo cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Vanges cove · 3 NM by sea
- Marina of Ierapetra port · 6 NM by sea
- Papalakous cove · 7.4 NM by sea
- Potami cove · 7.6 NM by sea
- Koudounata cove · 7.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Chrissi
- Kataprosopo cove
- Vanges cove
Questions
Is Belegrina sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vanges, 3 NM by sea.
Is Belegrina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Belegrina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Belegrina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Belegrina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.