Myrties

port · Kalymnos · Dodecanese

Myrties is a port on the island of Kalymnos, in the Dodecanese cruising area.

The nearest town is Chora.

Kalymnos is part of the Dodecanese.

Also known as Μελιτσάχας and Συκιά.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

Partial shelter in north (meltemi), south and north-west wind.

No shelter in south-west and west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 25.4 NM of open water towards the west.

Swell can come in from south-west to west (236°–276°).

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.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Beach within 300 m.

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Telendos, 0.4 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.