Argilos Beach
cove · Frangokastello · Crete
Argilos Beach is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Frangokastello.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (200°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and 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-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–136°).
Swell can come in from south-east to west (144°–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 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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 east wind: Marina of Chora Sfakion, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: New Harbour Plakias, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: New Harbour Plakias, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: New Harbour Plakias, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kokkino Volakas, 5.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Orthi Ammos, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Orthi Ammos cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Frangokastellou cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Lakki Beach cove · 1 NM by sea
- Agia Marina Beach cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Vatalos Beach cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Peristeres Beach cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Frangokastello
- Lakki Beach cove
- Orthi Ammos cove
Questions
Is Argilos Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Argilos Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is New Harbour Plakias, 6.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Argilos Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Argilos Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Argilos Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.