Thodoradon
cove · Neapoli · Crete
Thodoradon is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Neapoli.
The bay opens towards the north (350°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, 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 east-north-east (272°–72°).
- 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 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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 of Sisi, 4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kalimera Beach, 4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kalimera Beach, 4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Plaka, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina of Sisi, 4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina of Sisi, 4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plaka cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Marina of Milatos port · 1.9 NM by sea
- Kalimera Beach cove · 4 NM by sea
- Marina of Sisi marina · 4 NM by sea
- Sisi port · 4 NM by sea
- Palm Bay Beach cove · 4.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Neapoli
- Marina of Milatos port
- Plaka cove
Questions
Is Thodoradon sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina of Sisi, 4 NM by sea.
Is Thodoradon sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Thodoradon?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Thodoradon?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Thodoradon?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.