Ormos Korthiou
cove · Andros · Cyclades
Ormos Korthiou is a cove on the island of Andros, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Rogo.
Andros is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (64°).
Small harbour in south-east Andros, town with waterfront tavernas and Grias to Pidima beach with its famous rock nearby; little space, sheltered from the meltemi but open to the east.
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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 (44°–88°).
- 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 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.
A few houses ashore (43 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Rogo: 33 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: Korthiou, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kavalouriko Beach, 10.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Schoinaki, 14.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Paraporti, 5.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Korthiou port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Vidzi cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Agios Ioannis cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Paraporti cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Piso Gyalia cove · 6.1 NM by sea
- Steno (Stavros) cove · 7.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Andros
- Achla cove
- Lefka cove
- Paralia Felou cove
- Batsi marina
Questions
Is Ormos Korthiou sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Korthiou, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Ormos Korthiou sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paraporti, 5.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ormos Korthiou?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ormos Korthiou?
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 Ormos Korthiou?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.