Spartias
cove · Cephalonia · Ionian Sea
Spartias is a cove on the island of Cephalonia, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Pesada.
Cephalonia is part of the Ionian Islands.
The bay opens towards the south-east (144°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 27.9 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (104°–176°).
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (184°–200°).
- 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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 15.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Pessada: 34 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-east wind: Pessada Beach, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina near Svoronata, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina near Svoronata, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina near Svoronata, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina near Svoronata, 3.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pessada Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Trapezaki beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Agios Thomas Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Nipsias cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Kanali naturist beach cove · 2 NM by sea
- Lourdas Beach cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Cephalonia
- Ragia Beach cove
- Skala port
- Vrachinari cove
Questions
Is Spartias sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Spartias sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Svoronata, 3.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spartias?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spartias?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 15.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spartias?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.