Yialos
cove · Polis · Cyprus
Yialos is a cove on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Polis.
The bay opens towards the north (5°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to east-north-east (312°–68°).
- 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 3.9 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.
A few houses ashore (50 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Polis: 27 restaurants, bars or cafés, 22 min by public transport (622)
- Arsinoe: 29 min by public transport (622)
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, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Ayia Marina Chrysochous, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Latsiou, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Latsiou, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Latsiou port · 1.2 NM by sea
- Ttakkas Bay cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Amphitheatre cove · 4 NM by sea
- Mavralis Beach cove · 4 NM by sea
- Manolis Bay cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Blue Lagoon cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Polis
- Mavralis Beach cove
- Ttakkas Bay cove
Questions
Is Yialos sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Latsiou, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Yialos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Yialos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Yialos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Yialos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.