Marina Nafpaktou
port · Nafpaktos · Gulf of Corinth
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Marina Nafpaktou is a port on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Nafpaktos.
It lies in Gulf of Corinth.
Also known as Όρμος Ναυπάκτου.
Tiny fortified medieval harbour, unique and superb (packed in July-August).
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.3 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (132°–144°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (200°–216°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Nafpaktos: 51 restaurants, bars or cafés, 2 min on foot
- Botsaris Tower: 7 min on foot
- Clock - Bell tower in Nafpaktos: 12 min on foot
- Rio-Antirrio bridge: 38 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Koyzuna Loi) 90 m away
- Supermarket (MARKET IN) 430 m away
- Bus (ΛΙΜΑΝΙ) 130 m away
- Parking (NAFS HOTEL) 280 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Port vénitien de Naupacte (Ενετικός Λιμένας Ναυπάκτου)
Local rules
- Temporary ban on mooring and staying for boats over 7 m (sailing boats, yachts and other leisure boats), except professional fishing and service vessels, from 10 October 2026 at 8:00 to 11 October 2026 at 2:00 (455th anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto); boats already moored must leave the port before the measure begins.
- Berths are set by the municipal port fund in consultation with the port authority (A΄ Λιμενικό Τμήμα Ναυπάκτου) and with its binding opinion (ΚΥΑ 8122.1/29/16-07-2014).
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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 east wind: Kite Surfing, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kite Surfing, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kite Surfing, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Arachovitika marina, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Arachovitika marina, 3.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kite Surfing cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Arachovitika marina marina · 3.4 NM by sea
- Antirio port · 5.4 NM by sea
- Paralia Chiliadou cove · 5.7 NM by sea
- Parathalasso cove · 6.5 NM by sea
- Kondyleika cove · 6.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Nafpaktos
- Antirio port
- Arachovitika marina marina
Questions
Is Marina Nafpaktou sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Nafpaktou sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kite Surfing, 2.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina Nafpaktou?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Nafpaktou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.