Sidonia
cove · Sidonia · Crete
Sidonia is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest settlement is Psari Forada.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (196°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (116°–120°).
Swell can come in from south-east to west (128°–272°).
- 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 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (100 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Psari Forada: 33 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 east wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 12 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 12 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 12 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina of Ierapetra, 12 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agios Nikitas, 11.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Tertsa, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Faflagkos cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Tertsa cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Arvi Marina port · 2.1 NM by sea
- Kallikovrechtis cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Vatos cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Mirtos cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Sidonia
Questions
Is Sidonia sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Sidonia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina of Ierapetra, 12 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Sidonia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Sidonia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Sidonia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.