Kiani Beach
cove · Souda · Crete
Kiani Beach is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Souda.
The bay opens towards the north-east (56°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east (36°–84°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
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.
Within reach:
- Cisamus (Aptera): 15 min by dinghy
- Izzeddin Fortress: 20 min on foot
- Aptera: 50 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: Loutraki, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Paralia Vlite, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kera, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kera cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Loutraki cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Liménas Soúdas marina · 4.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Vlite cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Ombrosgialos cove · 7.5 NM by sea
- Episkopi beach cove · 12.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Souda
- Liménas Soúdas marina
- Paralia Vlite cove
Questions
Is Kiani Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Loutraki, 1.9 NM by sea.
Is Kiani Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kera, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kiani Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kiani Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kiani Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.