Kentroma
cove · Corfu · Ionian Sea
Kentroma is a cove on the island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Kentroma, Kerkyra.
Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (163°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.3 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-west (136°–216°).
Swell can come in from south-west to south-west (224°–232°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Kentroma, Kerkyra: 18 min on foot
- Katavolos, Kerkyra: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 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: Kouloura Marina, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kouloura Marina, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kouloura Marina, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agni Beach, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agni Beach, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agni Beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Galiskari Beach cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Kalami Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Kouloura Marina marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Kalami port · 1.1 NM by sea
- Houhoulias Bay cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Corfu
- Kamari cove
- Kanoula Beach cove
- Kogevina Beach cove
- Lakkiess Beach cove
Questions
Is Kentroma sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kentroma sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kouloura Marina, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kentroma?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Kentroma?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.