Donousa
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Donousa is a port on the island of Donousa, in the Cyclades cruising area.
Donousa is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Σταυρός.
Isolated island, Kedros anchorages.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 16.8 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to west-south-west (172°–244°).
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-south-west (252°–256°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 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.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Το Κύμα) 60 m away
- Supermarket 190 m away
- Bus 110 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Lionas, 10.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Azalas, 9.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kalotaritissa, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kedros, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Donousa
- Livadi cove
- Kalotaritissa cove
Questions
Is Donousa sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Donousa sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lionas, 10.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Donousa?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Donousa?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.