Nisia Loumbardi Beach
anchorage · Protaras · Cyprus
Nisia Loumbardi Beach is an anchorage on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Protaras.
Also known as Παραλία Βυζακιά.
The bay opens towards the north-east (50°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and 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-south-east (356°–108°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
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, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Paralimni, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Paralimni, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Blue Lagoon, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nissia Bay Beach, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralimni marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Nissia Bay Beach cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Swimming spot cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Fig Tree Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Konnos cove · 2 NM by sea
- Potami Bay Beach cove · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Protaras
- Konnos cove
- Fig Tree Bay cove
- Louma Beach cove
- Nissia Bay Beach cove
Questions
Is Nisia Loumbardi Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Konnos, 2 NM by sea.
Is Nisia Loumbardi Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Blue Lagoon, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Nisia Loumbardi Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Nisia Loumbardi Beach?
Room to anchor: medium (about 5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Nisia Loumbardi Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.