Dianiskari
cove · Spinalonga Peninsula · Crete
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Dianiskari is a cove on the island of Spinalonga Peninsula, in the Crete cruising area.
The nearest town is Agios Nikolaos.
Spinalonga Peninsula is part of the Kalydon.
The bay opens towards the south-east (145°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 8.5 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (112°–180°).
- 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 9.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Olous: 6 min on foot
- Schisma Elountas, Lasithi: 12 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by dinghy
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 Agios Nikolaos, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina of Agios Nikolaos, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vagi, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Vagi, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Spinalonga Peninsula
Questions
Is Dianiskari sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Dianiskari sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina of Agios Nikolaos, 3.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Dianiskari?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Dianiskari?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Dianiskari?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.