Port of Pothia

port · Kalymnos · Dodecanese

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

The nearest town is Pothia.

Kalymnos is part of the Dodecanese.

Harbour of the sponge fishermen of Kalymnos.

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Shelter by wind direction

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

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

Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (104°–112°).

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.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Nearest services:

The places reserved for sailing boats and leisure boats are set by the development plan of the Kalymnos municipal port fund.

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

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Avlakia, 5.9 NM by sea.

Good holding.

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