Ag. Stefanos Bay
cove · Corfu · Ionian Sea
Ag. Stefanos Bay is a cove on the island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Agios Stefanos.
Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands.
Also known as Άγιος Στέφανος.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (159°).
Fishing village in NE Corfu facing Albania, anchorage on mud very well sheltered from the NW, tavernas and grocery; swell from the ferries.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 16.1 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (164°–188°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Agios Stefanos: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 14 min by dinghy
- Karyotiko, Kerkyra: 19 min by road
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: Gjiri i Blistë, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Gjiri i Blistë, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Gjiri i Blistë, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Gjiri i Blistë, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kerasia Bay cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Gjiri i Blistë cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Houhoulias Bay cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Vromolimni Beach cove · 1 NM by sea
- Pema e Thatë cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Akoli Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Corfu
- Marina Palaiokastritsas marina
- Marina of Mandraki (POIATH) marina
- Agni Beach cove
- Akoli Beach cove
Questions
Is Ag. Stefanos Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ag. Stefanos Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gjiri i Blistë, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ag. Stefanos Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ag. Stefanos Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Ag. Stefanos Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.