Harbour near Kapparis
port · Paralimni · Cyprus
Harbour near Kapparis is a port on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Paralimni.
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-west to south-east (324°–136°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Paralimni: 12 restaurants, bars or cafés, 32 min by public transport (102)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Παράγκα) 60 m away
- Supermarket (BestValue Discount Store) 830 m away
- Bus 350 m away
- Parking 90 m away
- Abri de pêche d'Agia Triada (Αλιευτικό καταφύγιο Αγίας Τριάδας)
Local rules
- Fishing shelter regulation (ΚΔΠ 83/1994): speed limited to 5 km/h on entry and exit; anchoring prohibited within 100 m around the entrance; no change of berth without authorisation from the director of fisheries; staying on board prohibited without prior authorisation; swimming and setting nets prohibited in the basin and within 100 m of the entrance; diving subject to authorisation.
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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, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Paralimni, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Paralimni, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Paralimni, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Skoutarospilioi Bay, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralimni, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Paralimni, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Skoutarospilioi Bay cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Vrysoudia mooring field · 0.7 NM by sea
- Firemans Beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Paralimni port · 0.9 NM by sea
- Minas Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Louma Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Paralimni
- Firemans Beach cove
- Skoutarospilioi Bay cove
Questions
Is Harbour near Kapparis sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralimni, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Harbour near Kapparis sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralimni, 0.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Harbour near Kapparis?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Harbour near Kapparis?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.