Paphos Marina
port · Cyprus
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Paphos Marina is a port on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Paphos.
Small harbour below the fort, mosaics and Tombs of the Kings (UNESCO); surge in a swell.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (136°–140°).
- 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 1.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Paphos Castle: 4 min on foot
- Saranta Kolones: 9 min on foot
- Church of Panagia Theoskepasti: 16 min on foot
- Paphos Archaeological Museum: 22 min by road
- Agia Paraskevi: 29 min by road
- Agios Neophytos Monastery: 42 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ocean Basket) 90 m away
- Supermarket (Sklavenitis) 530 m away
- Bus (Kato Paphos (Harbour) Bus Station) 250 m away
- Parking 110 m away
- Port de Paphos (Λιμάνι Πάφου)
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: Vrexi Beach, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Blue Coral, 8.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mandria Beach cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Hidden Beach cove · 5.7 NM by sea
- Vrexi Beach cove · 5.8 NM by sea
- Kotsia Beach cove · 7.6 NM by sea
- Blue Coral cove · 8.9 NM by sea
- Coral bay cove · 9.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Cyprus
- Ayphilon Beach cove
- Karpaz Gate Marina marina
Questions
Is Paphos Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paphos Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Blue Coral, 8.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Paphos Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Paphos Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.