Limeniko Soma
marina · Igoumenitsa · Ionian Sea
Limeniko Soma is a marina on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Igoumenitsa.
It lies in Igoumenitsa Bay.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.9 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west (260°–276°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 2.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Igoumenitsa: 40 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
- Igoumenitsa Castle: 12 min on foot
- Graikochori: 33 min on foot
- Ladochori: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 37 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Quick stop -The Gyros Factory) 160 m away
- Supermarket (Express market) 210 m away
- Bus 90 m away
- Parking 100 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 south-west wind: Paralia Makrygiali, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bouka Beach, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lefkimmi Port, 7.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Makrygiali cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Elena cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Plataria marina · 4.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Kerkyra anchorage · 4.3 NM by sea
- Dei cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Gallikos Molos cove · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Igoumenitsa
- Paralia Makrygiali cove
- Paralia Elena cove
Questions
Is Limeniko Soma sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Limeniko Soma sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Limeniko Soma?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Limeniko Soma?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.