Panormos
cove · Mykonos · Cyclades
Panormos is a cove on the island of Mykonos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Mykonos.
Mykonos is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the north-east (39°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.1 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (20°–40°).
- 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 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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.
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 north wind: Agios Sostis, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Choulakia, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Tarsanas, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Mykonos
- Mersini cove
- New Port of Mykonos marina
Questions
Is Panormos sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agios Sostis, 0.4 NM by sea.
Is Panormos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Panormos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Panormos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 3.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Panormos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.