Skala
port · Cephalonia · Ionian Sea
Skala is a port on the island of Cephalonia, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
Cephalonia is part of the Ionian Islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-south-west (20°–192°).
- 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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Paspalis Tavern) 70 m away
- Supermarket (AB Supermarket) 240 m away
- Bus (KTEL) 510 m away
- Parking 250 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 north wind: Mouda nudist beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Mouda nudist beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cronidis Beach, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cronidis Beach, 3.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spithi Beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cronidis Beach cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Mouda nudist beach cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Kateleios Bay cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Saint Barbara Beach cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Kateleios cove · 5.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Cephalonia
- Platia Ammos cove
- Ragia Beach cove
- Spartias cove
- Vrachinari cove
Questions
Is Skala sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mouda nudist beach, 4.3 NM by sea.
Is Skala sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Skala?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Skala?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.