Şehit Salih Hüseyin Limanı
marina · Lefka · Cyprus
Şehit Salih Hüseyin Limanı is a marina on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Lefka.
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 north-west to east (316°–84°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Mersinaki: 3 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Parking 60 m away
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: Lefke Belediyesi Halk Plajı, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Harbour near Pomos, 12.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lefke Belediyesi Halk Plajı cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Karavostasi cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Omega Beach cove · 6.8 NM by sea
- Mansoura cove · 8.5 NM by sea
- Kokkina cove · 10 NM by sea
- Pachyamos Beach cove · 11.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Lefka
- Karavostasi cove
- Lefke Belediyesi Halk Plajı cove
Questions
Is Şehit Salih Hüseyin Limanı sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Şehit Salih Hüseyin Limanı sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lefke Belediyesi Halk Plajı, 0.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Şehit Salih Hüseyin Limanı?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Şehit Salih Hüseyin Limanı?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.