Paralia Kerkyra

anchorage · Igoumenitsa · Ionian Sea

Paralia Kerkyra is an anchorage on the coast of Ionian Sea.

The nearest town is Igoumenitsa.

Also known as Λυγιά.

The bay opens towards the west-north-west (285°).

Shelter by wind direction

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

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

Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (284°–288°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Paralia Kerkyra for your arrival

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.

Room to anchor: medium (about 4.4 ha).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.9 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.

Protected area and seagrass

Paralia Kerkyra lies in the protected area Vatatsa - Divari - Ormos Valtou - Drepano Dimou Igoumenitsas: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (0 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: Limeniko Soma, 4.3 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Paralia Makrygiali, 3.7 NM by sea.
In west wind: Bouka Beach, 5.9 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Lefkimmi Port, 6.9 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Paralia Makrygiali cove · 3.7 NM by sea
Limeniko Soma marina · 4.3 NM by sea
Bouka Beach cove · 5.9 NM by sea
Sagiada Bay cove · 6.7 NM by sea
Keramidi Beach cove · 6.7 NM by sea
Lefkimmi Port port · 6.9 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind

More places – Igoumenitsa

Questions

Is Paralia Kerkyra sheltered from the tramontana?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limeniko Soma, 4.3 NM by sea.

Is Paralia Kerkyra sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

What is the seabed at Paralia Kerkyra?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 4.4 ha).

Can you spend the night at Paralia Kerkyra?

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