Limni
cove · Corfu · Ionian Sea
Limni is a cove on the island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Corfu.
Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Tzavros, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Tzavros cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Gouvia Marina marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Kontokali Beach cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Dafnila Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Dassia Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Dasia Bay cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Corfu
- Kontogialos cove
- Kouloura Marina marina
- Loggas Beach cove
- Marathias beach cove
Questions
Is Limni sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Limni sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Limni?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Limni?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Limni?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.