Kalogeras
cove · Ierapetra · Crete
Kalogeras is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Ierapetra.
The bay opens towards the south (183°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, 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 east-south-east to west-south-west (112°–256°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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 Ierapetra, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Gra Lygia cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Potami cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Papalakous cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Stomio cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Marina of Ierapetra port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Neos Myrtos cove · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Ierapetra
- Gra Lygia cove
- Kakkos cove
- Koudounata cove
- Papalakous cove
Questions
Is Kalogeras sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kalogeras sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina of Ierapetra, 2.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kalogeras?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kalogeras?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kalogeras?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.