Partheni
cove · Leros · Dodecanese
Partheni is a cove on the island of Leros, in the Dodecanese cruising area.
The nearest town is Agia Marina.
Leros is part of the Dodecanese.
The bay opens towards the north-west (304°).
Islet north-west of Leros, central bay with a few taverna buoys and fresh fish; among the most popular anchorages.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.1 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (288°–324°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 north wind: Ormos Papandria, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralia Blefoutis, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ormos Papandria, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Blefoutis cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Ormos Papandria cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Ormos Korakia cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Chochlakoura Bay cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Lipsi Marina port · 4.6 NM by sea
- Liendou cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dodecanese by wind
More places – Leros
- Panteli bay cove
- Paralia Blefoutis cove
- Temenia Cove cove
- Vromolithos cove
Questions
Is Partheni sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ormos Papandria, 3.3 NM by sea.
Is Partheni sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Partheni?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Partheni?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Partheni?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.