Craken Cave
cove · Ayia Napa · Cyprus
Craken Cave is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Ayia Napa.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (208°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west (156°–268°).
- 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 6.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Love Bridge, Agia Napa: 2 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Blue Lagoon, 5.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Agia Napa Marina, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agia Napa Marina, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Nissi Beach, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ayia Napa Harbour, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ayia Napa Harbour port · 0.4 NM by sea
- Katsarka cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Kermia (Limnara) Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Vathia Gonia cove · 2 NM by sea
- Nissi Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Adamas Beach cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Ayia Napa
- Vathia Gonia cove
- Adamas Beach cove
- Kermia (Limnara) Beach cove
Questions
Is Craken Cave sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Craken Cave sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Blue Lagoon, 5.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Craken Cave?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Craken Cave?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Craken Cave?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.