Katsarka
cove · Ayia Napa · Cyprus
Katsarka is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Ayia Napa.
The bay opens towards the south (178°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-south-west (112°–252°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Katsarka lies in the protected area Marine protected area with Artificial reefs in Ayia Napa: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (38 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Ayia Napa: 68 restaurants, bars or cafés, 21 min on foot
- Agia Napa Monastery: 26 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 east wind: Craken Cave, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Blue Lagoon, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Agia Napa Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agia Napa Marina, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Nissi Beach, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vathia Gonia cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Nissi Beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Ayia Napa Harbour port · 1.1 NM by sea
- Adamas Beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Golden Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Agia Napa Marina marina · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Ayia Napa
- Ayia Napa Harbour port
- Golden Beach cove
- Makronissos Beach cove
- Vathia Gonia cove
Questions
Is Katsarka sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Katsarka sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Blue Lagoon, 6.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Katsarka?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Katsarka?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Katsarka?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.