Astakos
port · Astakos · Ionian Sea
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°).
- 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 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:
- In east wind: Agios Pandelimonas, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Agios Pandelimonas, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Agios Pandelimonas, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agios Pandelimonas, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Pandelimonas cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Marathias cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Astakos
- Agios Pandelimonas cove
- Marathias cove
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.