Vathia Gonia

cove · Ayia Napa · Cyprus

Vathia Gonia is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.

The nearest town is Ayia Napa.

The bay opens towards the south (189°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in east and west wind.

No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.

Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (128°–248°).

sheltered
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Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Vathia Gonia for your arrival

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.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: small (about 0.9 ha).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Vathia Gonia lies in the protected area Marine protected area with Artificial reefs in Ayia Napa: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (57 buildings 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 east wind: Makronissos Beach, 1.3 NM by sea.
In south-east wind: Blue Lagoon, 7.2 NM by sea.
In south wind: Agia Napa Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Agia Napa Marina, 0.9 NM by sea.
In west wind: Nissi Beach, 0.3 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Nissi Beach cove · 0.3 NM by sea
Katsarka cove · 0.7 NM by sea
Adamas Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
Golden Beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
Agia Napa Marina marina · 0.9 NM by sea
Makronissos Beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind

More places – Ayia Napa

Questions

Is Vathia Gonia sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Vathia Gonia sheltered from the sirocco?

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Blue Lagoon, 7.2 NM by sea.

How deep is the water at Vathia Gonia?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Vathia Gonia?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0.9 ha).

Can you spend the night at Vathia Gonia?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.