fishing port
port · Naousa · Cyclades
fishing port is a port on the coast of Cyclades.
The nearest town is Naousa.
Also known as Αμπελάς.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi) wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 12.7 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east (44°–100°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-east (120°–160°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ambelas: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 90 m away
- Bus 80 m away
- Parking 60 m away
- Abri de pêche d'Ampelas (Paros)
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: Mikri Sanda Maria, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Mikri Sanda Maria, 3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Agía Ánna Beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Naxos Marina, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Glyfades, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Aspros Gremos beach anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- Glyfades cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Tsoukalia Beach cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Mikri Sanda Maria cove · 3 NM by sea
- Molos anchorage · 3.3 NM by sea
- Agía Ánna Beach cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Naousa
- Langeri Beach cove
- Livadia cove
Questions
Is fishing port sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mikri Sanda Maria, 3 NM by sea.
Is fishing port sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Naxos Marina, 4.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at fishing port?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at fishing port?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.