Xyfara

cove · Naousa · Cyclades

Xyfara is a cove on the coast of Cyclades.

The nearest town is Naousa.

Also known as Λάγγερη.

The bay opens towards the north-west (323°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 1.8 NM of open water towards the north-west.

Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (324°–336°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: large (about 33.3 ha).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.

Beach within 300 m.

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:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Langeri Beach, 0.4 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 33.3 ha).

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.