Tsifliki
cove · Crete
Tsifliki is a cove on the coast of Crete.
The nearest town is Kato Elounda.
The bay opens towards the south (170°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.4 NM of open water towards the south.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Plaka, Lasithi: 23 restaurants, bars or cafés, 36 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-east wind: Dianiskari, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina near Plaka, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina near Plaka, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Caves cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Marina Elounda port · 1 NM by sea
- Cape Agios Ioannis cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Kolokitha cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Vagi cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Dianiskari cove · 4.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Crete by wind
More places – Crete
- Tripiti cove
- Tris Ekklisies cove
- Vourlia beach cove
- Xoticospilio cove
Questions
Is Tsifliki sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Tsifliki sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Plaka, 0.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Tsifliki?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Tsifliki?
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 Tsifliki?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.