Mavros Molos
cove · Kissamos · Crete
Mavros Molos is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Kissamos.
It lies in Kissamos Gulf.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (26°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and east 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 (344°–52°).
- 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 5 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.
A few houses ashore (15 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Kaloudiana: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by public transport
- Trachilos footprints: 27 min by public transport
- Drapanias: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 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, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Nopigia, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agios Sostis, 5.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Beach of Telonio cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Nopigia cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Agios Sostis cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Balos Beach cove · 14.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Kissamos
- Beach of Telonio cove
- Nopigia cove
Questions
Is Mavros Molos sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Mavros Molos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Mavros Molos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mavros Molos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mavros Molos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.