Aspros Vrachos
cove · Cephalonia · Ionian Sea
Aspros Vrachos is a cove on the island of Cephalonia, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Argostoli.
Cephalonia is part of the Ionian Islands.
Also known as Πλατύς Γιαλός.
The bay opens towards the south-west (229°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south to west-south-west (184°–248°).
Swell can come in from west to west (260°–272°).
- 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 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (15 buildings 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 south-east wind: Koutavos Lagoon, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Paliostaphida, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Koutavos Lagoon, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Koutavos Lagoon, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Koutavos Lagoon, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Koutavos Lagoon cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Paliostaphida cove · 1 NM by sea
- Kalamia cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Logos cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Kormoranon Bay Beach cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Argostoli Bay cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Cephalonia
- Antisamos Bay cove
- Argostoli Bay cove
- Avithos Beach cove
- Avithos South (nudist) cove
Questions
Is Aspros Vrachos sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Aspros Vrachos sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Koutavos Lagoon, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Aspros Vrachos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Aspros Vrachos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Aspros Vrachos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.