Lefkimmi Port
port · Corfu · Ionian Sea
Lefkimmi Port is a port on the island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Neochori.
Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) 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-east (16°–152°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Parking 820 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Port de Lefkimmi (Corfou)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bouka Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Zeri cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Papanikolis Cave cove · 5.2 NM by sea
- Syvota marina · 5.3 NM by sea
- Gallikos Molos cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Dei cove · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Corfu
- Kogevina Beach cove
- Lakkiess Beach cove
- Liapades Bay cove
- Limni Veach cove
Questions
Is Lefkimmi Port sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zeri, 4.8 NM by sea.
Is Lefkimmi Port sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zeri, 4.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Lefkimmi Port?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Lefkimmi Port?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.