Paliostaphida
cove · Cephalonia · Ionian Sea
Paliostaphida 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 north-west (316°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and west wind.
No shelter in north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.5 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (340°–348°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (39 buildings within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Lassi: 15 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 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 north wind: Kalamia, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Koutavos Lagoon, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Koutavos Lagoon, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kalamia cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Aspros Vrachos cove · 1 NM by sea
- Koutavos Lagoon cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Logos cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Kormoranon Bay Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Argostoli Bay cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Cephalonia
- Kateleios cove
- Lygia cove
- Saint Barbara Beach cove
- Spithi Beach cove
Questions
Is Paliostaphida sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kalamia, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Paliostaphida sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paliostaphida?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paliostaphida?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paliostaphida?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.