Florakis
port · Mari · Cyprus
Florakis is a port on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Mari.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–112°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Kalymnos) 520 m away
- Bus (Παραλία Κάλυμνος) 580 m away
- Parking 140 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 north-east wind: Archi Rodhon, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Archi Rodhon, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Archi Rodhon, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kalymnos Beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Governor's Beach cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Archi Rodhon port · 1.4 NM by sea
- Port of Vasilikos port · 1.8 NM by sea
- Zygi Marina port · 2.6 NM by sea
- White Rocks cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Mari
- Governor's Beach cove
- Archi Rodhon port
- Kalymnos Beach cove
Questions
Is Florakis sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Florakis sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Archi Rodhon, 1.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Florakis?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Florakis?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.