Stavros Lagune
cove · Kounoupidiana · Crete
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Stavros Lagune is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Kounoupidiana.
Also known as Σταυρός.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (332°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, 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 to north-east (272°–36°).
- 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 7.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Galini Chanion: 21 min on foot
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, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Maherida Nudist Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Maherida Nudist Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agia Kyriaki, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agia Kyriaki, 4.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pahia Ammos Nudist Beach cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Maherida Nudist Beach cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Paralia Tersanas cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- White Beach cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Agia Kyriaki marina · 4.6 NM by sea
- Marina of Chania port · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Kounoupidiana
- Maherida Nudist Beach cove
- Paralia Tersanas cove
- White Beach cove
Questions
Is Stavros Lagune sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Maherida Nudist Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
Is Stavros Lagune sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Stavros Lagune?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Stavros Lagune?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 5.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Stavros Lagune?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.