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Astakos

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Astakos
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Astakos is a port on the coast of Ionian Sea.

A real small Greek town at the head of its bay, quay well sheltered from the NW, cheaper shops and tavernas; a frequent stop on itineraries.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south-west wind.

No shelter in south wind.

In the most open sector, up to 2.6 NM of open water towards the south.

Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (196°–200°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Astakos for your arrival

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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

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:

  • Oiniadai: 57 min by road

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Takis The Kalofagas) on site
  • Supermarket 160 m away
  • Bus (bus information) 60 m away

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind

More places – Astakos

Questions

Is Astakos sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Astakos sheltered from the sirocco?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agios Pandelimonas, 2.4 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at Astakos?

Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Astakos?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

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