Delfini
cove · Parikia · Cyclades
Delfini is a cove on the coast of Cyclades.
The nearest town is Parikia.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (336°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-west to north (320°–352°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
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.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Sanctuaries of Asclepius and Pythian Apollo: 17 min by dinghy
- Parikia traditional settlement: 61 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min by dinghy
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: unorganized beach, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cove near Kakapetra, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agios Stefanos, 9.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: unorganized beach, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Parasporos cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- unorganized beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Livadia cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Parikia port · 0.7 NM by sea
- Krotiri cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- MARTSELO BEACH cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Parikia
- Agia Eirini cove
- Livadia cove
- Krotiri cove
- MARTSELO BEACH cove
Questions
Is Delfini sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is unorganized beach, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Delfini sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Delfini?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Delfini?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Delfini?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.