Saradari Nude Beach
cove · Limenas Chersonisou · Crete
Saradari Nude Beach is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Limenas Chersonisou.
Also known as Σαραντάρι.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (69°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi) wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (16°–20°).
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-south-east (24°–120°).
- 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 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 25.5 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.
A few houses ashore (39 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Anissaras: 8 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 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: Marina near Koutouloufari, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina near Koutouloufari, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina near Koutouloufari, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina near Koutouloufari, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Analipsi cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Malia Marina marina · 4.2 NM by sea
- Potamos municipal beach cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Marina of Sisi marina · 6.3 NM by sea
- Sisi port · 6.3 NM by sea
- Palm Bay Beach cove · 6.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
Questions
Is Saradari Nude Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Koutouloufari, 0.5 NM by sea.
Is Saradari Nude Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Koutouloufari, 0.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Saradari Nude Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Saradari Nude Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 25.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Saradari Nude Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.