Marina near Akanthou
marina · Cyprus
Marina near Akanthou is a marina on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Akanthou.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west 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-north-west to north (292°–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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Aphrodisium (Cyprus): 11 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Yaman Restaurant) 850 m away
- Supermarket (Metran Market) 1.1 km away
- Parking 950 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mantarkaya cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Esentepe marina · 6.6 NM by sea
- Esentepe Belediye Halk Plajı cove · 7.5 NM by sea
- Korenium beach cove · 11.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Cyprus
- Golden Beach cove
- Hidden Beach cove
- Akrotiri port
- Akrotiri cove
Questions
Is Marina near Akanthou sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Marina near Akanthou sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina near Akanthou?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina near Akanthou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.