Limani Lavriou (anchorage)
anchorage · Lavrio · Cyclades
Limani Lavriou (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Cyclades.
The nearest town is Lavrio.
It lies in Attica.
Also known as Λιμάνι Λαυρίου.
The bay opens towards the south-east (127°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.6 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (156°–168°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Lavrio: 28 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 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 east wind: Syri, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Sounion Beach, 5.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Agios Nikolaos Bay, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Limani Lavriou port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Marina Lavrio port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Olympic Marina marina · 1 NM by sea
- Pounda Zeza anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Agios Nikolaos Bay cove · 2 NM by sea
- Syri cove · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Lavrio
- Agios Nikolaos Bay cove
- Asimaki cove
- Pounda Zeza anchorage
- Syri cove
Questions
Is Limani Lavriou (anchorage) sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Limani Lavriou (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sounion Beach, 5.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Limani Lavriou (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Limani Lavriou (anchorage)?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Limani Lavriou (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.