Blue Lagoon
anchorage · Protaras · Cyprus
Blue Lagoon is an anchorage on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Protaras.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (27°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-north-east (352°–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
Seabed: sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 14.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Blue Lagoon lies in the protected area Marine protected area of Cape Greko: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Blue Lagoon, Cape Greco, Cyprus: 0 min on foot
- Capo Greco Lighthouse: 19 min on foot
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: Konnos, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kermia (Limnara) Beach, 4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Craken Cave, 5.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Konnos, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Konnos cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Swimming spot cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Nissia Bay Beach cove · 2 NM by sea
- Paralimni marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Nisia Loumbardi Beach anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- Fig Tree Bay cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Protaras
- Konnos cove
- Fig Tree Bay cove
Questions
Is Blue Lagoon sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Konnos, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Blue Lagoon sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Blue Lagoon?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Blue Lagoon?
Seabed: sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Blue Lagoon?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.