Geropotamos beach
cove · Crete
Geropotamos beach is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest settlement is Lavris.
Also known as Caves of Skaletta.
The bay opens towards the north-west (315°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-north-east (248°–24°).
- 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 6.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (129 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Lavris: 11 restaurants, bars or cafés, 14 min on foot
- Eleutherna Bridge: 37 min by road
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: Marina Rethymnou, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina Rethymnou, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Rethymnon Beach, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Rethymnou, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina Rethymnou, 7.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Caves of Skaleta cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Marina of Panormos port · 2.8 NM by sea
- Sfakaki cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Pigianos Kampos cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Adelianos Kampos cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Rethymnon Beach cove · 7.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Ferma cove
- Finikidia Beach cove
- Hohlakas cove
- Itanos Beach cove
Questions
Is Geropotamos beach sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Rethymnou, 7.7 NM by sea.
Is Geropotamos beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Geropotamos beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Geropotamos beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Geropotamos beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.