Limani Chirolaka
port · Itea · Gulf of Corinth
Limani Chirolaka is a port on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Itea.
It lies in Gulf of Corinth.
Also known as Γαλαξίδι.
Former shipowners' harbour with captains' houses, well-sheltered quay.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.7 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-north-east (4°–68°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Chalaeum: 7 min on foot
- Galaxidi: 24 restaurants, bars or cafés, 9 min on foot
- Galaxidi Archaeological Collection: 9 min on foot
- Nautical Museum of Galaxidi: 9 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Riva Galaxidi) 60 m away
- Supermarket 350 m away
- Parking 500 m away
- Petit port de Chirolakas, Galaxidi (Λιμάνι Χηρόλακα)
Local rules
- Mooring priority to professional fishing boats, then to recreational fishing boats and leisure boats.
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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: Paralia Asteri, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Paralia Asteri, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Paralia Asteri, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kalafatis, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Limani Agoras port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Kalafatis cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Asteri cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Giannakis cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Bay of Itea cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Akti Vrachakia cove · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Itea
- Bay of Itea cove
- Akti Vrachakia cove
- Limani Agoras port
Questions
Is Limani Chirolaka sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralia Asteri, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Limani Chirolaka sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Limani Chirolaka?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Limani Chirolaka?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.