Orthi Ammos
cove · Frangokastello · Crete
Orthi Ammos is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Frangokastello.
The bay opens towards the south (178°).
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-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-south-west (116°–244°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Frangokastello: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 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: Marina of Chora Sfakion, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: New Harbour Plakias, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: New Harbour Plakias, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: New Harbour Plakias, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kokkino Volakas, 6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Argilos Beach cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Frangokastellou cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Lakki Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Vatalos Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Agia Marina Beach cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Peristeres Beach cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Frangokastello
- Argilos Beach cove
- Lakki Beach cove
- Paralia Frangokastellou cove
- Vatalos Beach cove
Questions
Is Orthi Ammos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Orthi Ammos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is New Harbour Plakias, 6.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Orthi Ammos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Orthi Ammos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Orthi Ammos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.