Paralia Lolandoi
cove · Lefkes · Cyclades
Paralia Lolandoi is a cove on the coast of Cyclades.
The nearest town is Lefkes.
Also known as Παραλια Λωλαντωγη.
The bay opens towards the south (170°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 23.9 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-west (116°–228°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 7.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 east wind: Fishing port, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Fishing port, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Fishing port, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Fishing port, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Fishing port, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fishing port port · 1 NM by sea
- Glyfá beach cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Drios Bay anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
- Drios Bay cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Angali Chrysis Aktis cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Tserdakia (New Chryssi Akti) cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Lefkes
- Glyfá beach cove
- Molos anchorage
- Punda Beach cove
- Tsoukalia Beach cove
Questions
Is Paralia Lolandoi sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Lolandoi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Fishing port, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Lolandoi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Lolandoi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 7.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Paralia Lolandoi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.