Municipality of Alsancak Beach
cove · Lapithos · Cyprus
Municipality of Alsancak Beach is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Lapithos.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (16°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (72°–88°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-east (320°–56°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Lapathus: 18 min on foot
- Karavas: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 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 north wind: Delta Marina, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kyrenia Tourism Port, 7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Camelot Beach, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Camelot Beach, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bella Marin Beach, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Bella Marin Beach, 6.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Camelot Beach cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Kervansaray Beach cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Sardunya Bay cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Riviera Beach cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Güzelyalı Beach cove · 6.2 NM by sea
- Bella Marin Beach cove · 6.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Lapithos
- Camelot Beach cove
Questions
Is Municipality of Alsancak Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Delta Marina, 6.9 NM by sea.
Is Municipality of Alsancak Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Camelot Beach, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Municipality of Alsancak Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Municipality of Alsancak Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 3.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Municipality of Alsancak Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.