Akrotiri
cove · Naxos · Cyclades
Akrotiri is a cove on the island of Naxos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Naxos.
Naxos is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (334°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 28.9 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north-east (272°–36°).
- 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 4.7 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 (3 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Akrotiri Naxou: 8 min on foot
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: Naxos Marina, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Naxos Marina, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Paralia Ambram, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Apollonas, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Apollonas, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Naxos Marina, 5.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Amitis cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Ambram cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Naxos Marina marina · 5.2 NM by sea
- Naxos Marina (anchorage) anchorage · 5.2 NM by sea
- Apollonas cove · 7.7 NM by sea
- Mikri Sanda Maria cove · 7.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Naxos
- Naxos Marina marina
- Agía Ánna Beach cove
- Apollonas cove
Questions
Is Akrotiri sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Naxos Marina, 5.2 NM by sea.
Is Akrotiri sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Akrotiri?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Akrotiri?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Akrotiri?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.