Alieftiko Katafygio
port · Xylofagou · Cyprus
Alieftiko Katafygio is a port on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Xylofagou.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (128°–280°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Abri de pêche de Xylofagou (Αλιευτικό καταφύγιο Ξυλοφάγου)
Local rules
- Fishing shelter regulation (ΚΔΠ 83/1994): speed limited to 5 km/h on entry and exit; anchoring prohibited within 100 m around the entrance; no change of berth without authorisation from the director of fisheries; staying on board prohibited without prior authorisation; swimming and setting nets prohibited in the basin and within 100 m of the entrance; diving subject to authorisation.
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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: Xylotymvou, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Xylotymvou, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Xylotymvou, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Ormidelas, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Ormidelas, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ormidelas, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Exoklisi tis Panagias Evangelistrias cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Ormidelas port · 2.2 NM by sea
- Xylotymvou marina · 3.7 NM by sea
- Pyla marina · 4 NM by sea
- Makronissos Beach cove · 8 NM by sea
- Agia Napa Marina marina · 8.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Xylofagou
Questions
Is Alieftiko Katafygio sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Alieftiko Katafygio sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Xylotymvou, 3.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Alieftiko Katafygio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Alieftiko Katafygio?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.