Parianos
port · Pano Koufonisi · Cyclades
Parianos is a port on the island of Pano Koufonisi, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Koufonisi.
Pano Koufonisi is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Όρμος Παριανός.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Early Cycladic settlement Kato Mili in Pano Koufonisi: 12 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ανέπλωρα) 210 m away
- Supermarket (Βενέτη) 870 m away
- Abri de pêche du Όρμος Parianos (Koufonisia)
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Afriania beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Limni beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Fikio beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Panormos cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Limenari Bay cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Leonidas cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Pano Koufonisi
- Fanos Bay anchorage
- Koufonisi port
- Chondros Kavos cove
- Koufonisi (anchorage) anchorage
Questions
Is Parianos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Parianos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Parianos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Parianos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.