Lygia

cove · Cephalonia – Svoronata, 38.103, 20.533 · Ionian Sea

Lygia 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.

The bay opens towards the south-south-west (193°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

Partial shelter in east, west and north-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.

Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (128°–152°).

Swell can come in from south-south-east to west-south-west (156°–248°).

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 Lygia for your arrival

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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Protected area and seagrass

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (20 buildings within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

Within reach:

Svoronata: 39 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: Marina near Svoronata, 1.4 NM by sea.
In south-east wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.4 NM by sea.
In south wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.4 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.4 NM by sea.
In west wind: Marina near Svoronata, 1.4 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Ai helis beach, 0.4 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Avithos Beach cove · 0.3 NM by sea
Ai helis beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
Avithos South (nudist) cove · 0.4 NM by sea
Nipsias cove · 2 NM by sea
Spartias cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Pessada Beach cove · 4.1 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind

More places – Cephalonia – Svoronata, 38.103, 20.533

Questions

Is Lygia sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Lygia sheltered from the sirocco?

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Svoronata, 1.4 NM by sea.

How deep is the water at Lygia?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Lygia?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Lygia?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.