Robinson Club Daidalos
cove · Kos · Dodecanese
Robinson Club Daidalos is a cove on the island of Kos, in the Dodecanese cruising area.
The nearest town is Antimachia.
Kos is part of the Dodecanese.
The bay opens towards the south (174°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (84°–160°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west (168°–272°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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.
A few houses ashore (19 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Kardamaina, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kardamaina, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kardamaina, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kardamaina, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lakitira Beach, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Helona Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Lakitira Beach cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Tropical Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Polemi Beach cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Polemi cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Kardamaina port · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dodecanese by wind
More places – Kos
- Polemi Beach cove
- Protokaravos cove
- Routhiano Cape cove
- Tripiti Beach cove
Questions
Is Robinson Club Daidalos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Robinson Club Daidalos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kardamaina, 3.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Robinson Club Daidalos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Robinson Club Daidalos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Robinson Club Daidalos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.