Ormidelas
port · Xylofagou · Cyprus
Ormidelas is a port on the coast of Cyprus.
The nearest town is Xylofagou.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south 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 south-south-east (124°–160°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Romantzo restaurant) 90 m away
- Supermarket (EuroShop Marsof) 1.6 km away
- Parking 110 m away
- Abri de pêche d'Ormideia (Αλιευτικό καταφύγιο Ορμήδειας)
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, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Xylotymvou, 1.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Xylotymvou, 1.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pyla marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Xylotymvou marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Alieftiko Katafygio port · 2.2 NM by sea
- Exoklisi tis Panagias Evangelistrias cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Ak Kiti marina · 7.3 NM by sea
- Larnaca Marina marina · 7.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyprus by wind
More places – Xylofagou
- Alieftiko Katafygio port
Questions
Is Ormidelas sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ormidelas sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Xylotymvou, 1.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Ormidelas?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Ormidelas?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.