Maltesi
cove · Amorgos · Cyclades
Maltesi is a cove on the island of Amorgos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Xylokeratidi.
Amorgos is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the south-west (233°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (224°–244°).
- 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 9.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Xylokeratidi: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 22 min by dinghy
- Katapola (Amorgos): 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 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 south wind: Katapola (anchorage), 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Lefkes, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Katapola Bay, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Katapola (anchorage) anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Katapola port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Lefkes cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Katapola Bay cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Kato Kampos cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Kalotaritissa anchorage · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Amorgos
- Kalotaritissa anchorage
- Kato Kampos cove
- Katapola Bay cove
- Lefkes cove
Questions
Is Maltesi sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Maltesi sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Maltesi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Maltesi?
Room to anchor: small (about 1.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Maltesi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.