Anchorage
anchorage · Gramvousa · Cyclades
Anchorage is an anchorage on the island of Gramvousa, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The bay opens towards the north-east (49°).
Islet off Kalotaritissa; the south bay offers the best shelter (slightly protected from the meltemi), sand and seagrass in 3-5 m, sandy beach.
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Shelter by wind direction
Partial shelter in north (meltemi), east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 8 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-east to east-north-east (36°–60°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
No road nearby.
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: Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kalotaritissa anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- Kato Kampos cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Katapola Bay cove · 4 NM by sea
- Katapola (anchorage) anchorage · 4.7 NM by sea
- Katapola port · 4.8 NM by sea
- Maltesi cove · 4.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Gramvousa
- Fira (anchorage) anchorage
- Fira (charter buoys) mooring field
- Nikoyria cove
Questions
Is Anchorage sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Anchorage sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kalotaritissa, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Anchorage?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anchorage?
Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Anchorage?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.