Alopronia

marina · Sikinos · Cyclades

Alopronia is a marina on the island of Sikinos, in the Cyclades cruising area.

Sikinos is part of the Cyclades.

Port of Sikinos, a very quiet island.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in east wind.

No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.

In the most open sector, up to 16.3 NM of open water towards the south-east.

Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (132°–168°).

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.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Sandy beach.

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Ios, 5.8 NM by sea.

Good holding.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.