Mavralis Beach
cove · Polis · Cyprus
Mavralis Beach is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Polis.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (329°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to north-east (260°–36°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
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:
- Polis: 27 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min by public transport (643B)
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: Latsiou, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Ayia Marina Chrysochous, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Latsiou, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Latsiou, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Latsiou, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Latsiou port · 3.3 NM by sea
- Yialos cove · 4 NM by sea
- Ayia Marina Chrysochous cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Nea Dhimmata cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Ttakkas Bay cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Paradise Beach cove · 6.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Polis
- Latsiou port
- Ttakkas Bay cove
- Yialos cove
Questions
Is Mavralis Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Latsiou, 3.3 NM by sea.
Is Mavralis Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Mavralis Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mavralis Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mavralis Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.