Paloi Marina
port · Nisyros · Dodecanese
Paloi Marina is a port on the island of Nisyros, in the Dodecanese cruising area.
The nearest town is Pali.
Nisyros is part of the Dodecanese.
Also known as Πάλοι.
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 to east (80°–88°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Pali: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 3 min on foot
- Nikia: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by public transport (Mandraki port - Loutra - Pali- Emporios - Nikia)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Aphrodite) 80 m away
- Supermarket 90 m away
- Port de Pali (Λιμάνι Πάλλων), Nisyros
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Knidos, 10.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Agios Antonios, 11.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Mandraki, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mandraki port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Órmos Gyalí mooring field · 4 NM by sea
- Lakitira Beach cove · 8.9 NM by sea
- Helona Beach cove · 8.9 NM by sea
- Tropical Beach cove · 9 NM by sea
- Robinson Club Daidalos cove · 9.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dodecanese by wind
More places – Nisyros
- Koutsomiti cove
- Marina Manganiti marina
- Thymena port
Questions
Is Paloi Marina sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paloi Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mandraki, 2.5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Paloi Marina?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paloi Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.