Parasporos
cove · Parikia · Cyclades
Parasporos is a cove on the coast of Cyclades.
The nearest town is Parikia.
Also known as Παράσπορος.
The bay opens towards the north-west (317°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to west (272°–280°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north (288°–360°).
- 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 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 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).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cove near Kakapetra, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Delfini, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Monastiri Beach, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: unorganized beach, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Delfini cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- unorganized beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Parikia port · 1.4 NM by sea
- Livadia cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Krotiri cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- MARTSELO BEACH cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Parikia
- MARTSELO BEACH cove
- unorganized beach cove
- Pounta port
Questions
Is Parasporos sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is unorganized beach, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Parasporos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Parasporos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Parasporos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Parasporos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.