Gjiri i Blistë
cove · Ionian Sea
Gjiri i Blistë is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Agios Stefanos.
Also known as Arameras Beach.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (338°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7.3 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-east (328°–16°).
- 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 9.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Gjiri i Blistë lies in the protected area Butrint National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Ag. Stefanos Bay, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Pema e Thatë, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Ag. Stefanos Bay, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ag. Stefanos Bay, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pema e Thatë cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Ag. Stefanos Bay cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Kerasia Bay cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Houhoulias Bay cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Vromolimni Beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Lori Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Ionian Sea
Questions
Is Gjiri i Blistë sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ag. Stefanos Bay, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Gjiri i Blistë sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Gjiri i Blistë?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Gjiri i Blistë?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.