Latsiou
port · Polis · Cyprus
Latsiou is a port on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Polis.
Also known as Λατσί.
Fishing harbour and gateway to the Akamas.
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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 to east (84°–92°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Latchi: 14 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
- Arsinoe: 22 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (HarbourCafe) 110 m away
- Supermarket (Supermarket Yiotis) 150 m away
- Bus (Λεωφ Ακάμαντος 6) 200 m away
- Parking 160 m away
- Port de Latsi (Λιμάνι Λατσιού)
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: Ayia Marina Chrysochous, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Yialos, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Yialos cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Ttakkas Bay cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Mavralis Beach cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Amphitheatre cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Manolis Bay cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Blue Lagoon cove · 4.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Polis
- Mavralis Beach cove
- Ttakkas Bay cove
Questions
Is Latsiou sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Latsiou sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Yialos, 1.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Latsiou?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Latsiou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.