Marina of Mandraki (POIATH)
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Marina of Mandraki (POIATH) is a marina on the island of Corfu, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Corfu.
Corfu is part of the Ionian Islands.
Also known as Μανδράκι and Φαληράκι.
UNESCO-listed Venetian old town, small Mandraki harbour below the old fortress.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7.7 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (12°–32°).
Swell can come in from north-east to east (44°–96°).
- 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
Pebble beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Saint Spyridon Church: 9 min on foot
- Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher: 10 min on foot
- Corfu: 131 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
- Old Fortress of Corfu: 11 min on foot
- Monastery of Vlacherna: 25 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ιστιοπλοϊκός Όμιλος Κερκύρας) on site
- Supermarket (ΣΟΥΠΕΡ ΜΑΡΚΕΤ DIELLAS) 540 m away
- Bus (Στάση Τουριστικών Λεωφορείων) 340 m away
- Parking 300 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Old Town Marine (NAOK), 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kontokali Beach, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kontokali Beach, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kontokali Beach, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Old Town Marine (NAOK), 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Old Port Marina marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Old Town Marine (NAOK) marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Maistros cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Tramoudana cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Alykes Bay cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Kontokali Beach cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Corfu
- Marina Palaiokastritsas marina
- Ag. Stefanos Bay cove
- Agni Beach cove
Questions
Is Marina of Mandraki (POIATH) sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Old Town Marine (NAOK), 1.5 NM by sea.
Is Marina of Mandraki (POIATH) sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kontokali Beach, 3.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina of Mandraki (POIATH)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina of Mandraki (POIATH)?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.