Arkrotiriou
port · Cyprus
Arkrotiriou is a port on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Trachoni.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north-north-west (200°–332°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Abri de pêche d'Akrotiri (Αλιευτικό καταφύγιο Ακρωτηρίου)
Local rules
- Fishing shelter regulation (ΚΔΠ 83/1994): speed limited to 5 km/h on entry and exit; anchoring prohibited within 100 m around the entrance; no change of berth without authorisation from the director of fisheries; staying on board prohibited without prior authorisation; swimming and setting nets prohibited in the basin and within 100 m of the entrance; diving subject to authorisation.
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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: Cape Zevgari, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Limassol Old Port, 12.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Akrotiri, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Akrotiri, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Sotira Lemesou, 6.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cape Zevgari cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Sotira Lemesou marina · 6.8 NM by sea
- Akrotiri port · 7.8 NM by sea
- Avdimou Bay cove · 9.1 NM by sea
- Pissouri Bay mooring field · 10.9 NM by sea
- Limassol Old Port port · 12.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Cyprus
- Akrotiri cove
- Alaminos Harbour marina
- Avdimou Bay cove
- Ayia Marina Chrysochous cove
Questions
Is Arkrotiriou sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cape Zevgari, 1.9 NM by sea.
Is Arkrotiriou sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Arkrotiriou?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Arkrotiriou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.