Beach of Telonio
cove · Kissamos · Crete
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Beach of Telonio is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Kissamos.
It lies in Kissamos Gulf.
The bay opens towards the north (11°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-east (332°–40°).
- 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 4.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Kisamos ancient city: 13 min on foot
- Archaeological museum of Kissamos: 15 min on foot
- Kissamos: 18 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
- Kaloudiana: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 29 min by public transport
- Drapanias: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 34 min by public transport
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Cove near Ravdoucha, 4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Nopigia, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agios Sostis, 5.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mavros Molos cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Nopigia cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Agios Sostis cove · 5.8 NM by sea
- Balos Beach cove · 14.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Kissamos
- Mavros Molos cove
- Nopigia cove
Questions
Is Beach of Telonio sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Beach of Telonio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Beach of Telonio?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Beach of Telonio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Beach of Telonio?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.