Paralia Limnopoula
cove · Kato Vasiliki · Gulf of Corinth
Paralia Limnopoula is a cove on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Kato Vasiliki.
It lies in Gulf of Patras.
The bay opens towards the south (174°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 11.8 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (92°–248°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Paralia Limnopoula lies in the protected area National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoons: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
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-east wind: Kryoneri, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Agios Polykarpos, 4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Patras Marina, 6.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Patras Marina, 6.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Patras Marina, 6.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Patras Marina, 6.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kato Vasiliki cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Kryoneri cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Perama cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Agios Polykarpos cove · 4 NM by sea
- Manglaraiika cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Kondyleika cove · 5.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Kato Vasiliki
- Kato Vasiliki cove
- Kryoneri cove
Questions
Is Paralia Limnopoula sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Limnopoula sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Patras Marina, 6.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Limnopoula?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Limnopoula?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Limnopoula?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.