Firemans Beach
cove · Paralimni · Cyprus
Firemans Beach is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Paralimni.
Also known as Kapparis Bay.
The bay opens towards the north-east (44°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to south-east (328°–128°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Kapparis: 12 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
- Deryneia: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min by public transport (706)
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: Paralimni, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Paralimni, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Paralimni, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Paralimni, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Skoutarospilioi Bay, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralimni, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Paralimni, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Skoutarospilioi Bay cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Paralimni port · 1.4 NM by sea
- Vrysoudia mooring field · 1.5 NM by sea
- Minas Bay cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Derinya Halk Plajı cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Louma Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Paralimni
- Skoutarospilioi Bay cove
Questions
Is Firemans Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralimni, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Firemans Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralimni, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Firemans Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Firemans Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Firemans Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.