Almyros Bay
cove · Schinousa · Cyclades
Almyros Bay is a cove on the island of Schinousa, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Schinoussa.
Schinousa is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Αλμυρος.
The bay opens towards the north-east (37°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.6 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (8°–24°).
Swell can come in from north-east to east-north-east (52°–68°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 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: Psili Ammos, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Leonidas, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Fikio beach, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Psili Ammos, 0.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Foundana cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Psili Ammos cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Fykio cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Lioliou cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Leonidas cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Genoupas cove · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Schinousa
- Schinoussa port
- Psili Ammos cove
- Foundana cove
Questions
Is Almyros Bay sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Psili Ammos, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Almyros Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Almyros Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Almyros Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Almyros Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.