Karavostasis

port · Folegandros · Cyclades

Karavostasis is a port on the island of Folegandros, in the Cyclades cruising area.

The nearest settlement is Folegandros (Chora).

Folegandros is part of the Cyclades.

Also known as Βάρδια.

Small harbour of Folegandros, access to one of the most beautiful Choras in the Cyclades.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (meltemi), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

No shelter in east wind.

In the most open sector, up to 3.4 NM of open water towards the east.

Swell can come in from east to east (80°–88°).

Swell can come in from east to east (96°–100°).

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.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.

Beach within 300 m.

A good gateway to visit the island.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vorina, 3.2 NM by sea.

Good holding.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.