Paralia Tersanas

cove · Kounoupidiana · Crete

Paralia Tersanas is a cove on the coast of Crete.

The nearest town is Kounoupidiana.

It lies in Chania Gulf.

The bay opens towards the west (278°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

Partial shelter in north (meltemi) and south wind.

No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.

Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-west (240°–320°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Paralia Tersanas for your arrival

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 8.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).

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

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

Within reach:

Chorafakia: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by public transport (ΧΝ-ΣΤΑ)

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: Maherida Nudist Beach, 0.4 NM by sea.
In south wind: White Beach, 0.5 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: White Beach, 0.5 NM by sea.
In west wind: Agia Kyriaki, 2.3 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Agia Kyriaki, 2.3 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Maherida Nudist Beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
White Beach cove · 0.5 NM by sea
Agia Kyriaki marina · 2.3 NM by sea
Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach cove · 3 NM by sea
Marina of Chania port · 3.2 NM by sea
Stavros Lagune cove · 3.3 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind

More places – Kounoupidiana

Questions

Is Paralia Tersanas sheltered from the meltemi?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Maherida Nudist Beach, 0.4 NM by sea.

Is Paralia Tersanas sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

How deep is the water at Paralia Tersanas?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Paralia Tersanas?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).

Can you spend the night at Paralia Tersanas?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.