Kateleios Bay
cove · Cephalonia · Ionian Sea
Kateleios Bay is a cove on the island of Cephalonia, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Ratzakli.
Cephalonia is part of the Ionian Islands.
Also known as Καμίνια and Παραλία Καμίνια.
The bay opens towards the south (187°).
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 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (132°–240°).
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-south-west (244°–252°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Ratzakli, Kefalonia: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 29 min on foot
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: Atsinganos, 10.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Makris Gialos, 10.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cronidis Beach, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Blue cave, 8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Skala, 4.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Saint Barbara Beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Kateleios cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Mouda nudist beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Katelios harbour port · 0.7 NM by sea
- Spithi Beach cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Koroni Beach cove · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Cephalonia
- Kanali naturist beach cove
- Karavomylos cove
- Katelios harbour port
- Kimilia Beach cove
Questions
Is Kateleios Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kateleios Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Makris Gialos, 10.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kateleios Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kateleios Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kateleios Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.