Tzavros

cove · Corfu · Ionian Sea

Tzavros 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.

The bay opens towards the east (97°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (92°–104°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limni, 0.1 NM by sea.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.