Prassa
cove · Kimolos · Cyclades
Prassa is a cove on the island of Kimolos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Kimolos.
Kimolos is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (121°).
White sand beach and turquoise water in north-east Kimolos, sheltered by Prasonisi islet, sand with good holding, a quiet alternative to Psathi in the meltemi; taverna; open NE-SW.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.5 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (104°–132°).
- 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 5.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Marina Psathis (Kimolou), 2.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Tis Panagias t'Avlaki, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Tis Panagias t'Avlaki, 2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Tis Panagias t'Avlaki, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pigados Beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Tis Panagias t'Avlaki cove · 2 NM by sea
- Karras cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Marina Psathis (Kimolou) port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Soufi cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Pano Mersini cove · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Kimolos
- Mponatsa cove
- Soufi cove
- Ellinika cove
- Makropounda cove
Questions
Is Prassa sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Prassa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Tis Panagias t'Avlaki, 2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Prassa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Prassa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Prassa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.