Adelianos Kampos
cove · Rethymno · Crete
Adelianos Kampos is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Rethymno.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (347°).
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 east-north-east (272°–68°).
- 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 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sand and pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (27 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Arkadi Monastery: 42 min by road
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 Rethymnou, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina Rethymnou, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina Rethymnou, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Rethymnon Beach, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina Rethymnou, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina Rethymnou, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pigianos Kampos cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Sfakaki cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Rethymnon Beach cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Marina Rethymnou marina · 2.7 NM by sea
- Old Port port · 3.3 NM by sea
- Caves of Skaleta cove · 4.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Rethymno
- Rethymnon Beach cove
- Old Port port
- Pigianos Kampos cove
- Sfakaki cove
Questions
Is Adelianos Kampos sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Rethymnou, 2.7 NM by sea.
Is Adelianos Kampos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Adelianos Kampos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Adelianos Kampos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Adelianos Kampos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.