Katapola (anchorage)
anchorage · Amorgos · Cyclades
Katapola (anchorage) is an anchorage on the island of Amorgos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Katapola.
Amorgos is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Κατάπολα, Ξυλοκερατίδι and Ραχίδι.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (284°).
Main port of Amorgos, access to the Chora and the Chozoviotissa monastery.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (280°–292°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (100 buildings within 600 m).
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Lefkes, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Katapola Bay, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Maltesi, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Maltesi cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Katapola port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Lefkes cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Katapola Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Kato Kampos cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Kalotaritissa anchorage · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Amorgos
- Katapola port
- Agia Anna Beach cove
- Ormos Egialis port
Questions
Is Katapola (anchorage) sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Katapola (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Katapola (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Katapola (anchorage)?
Room to anchor: small (about 1.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Katapola (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.