Plataria
marina · Igoumenitsa · Ionian Sea
Plataria is a marina on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Igoumenitsa.
It lies in Plataria Bay.
Also known as Παραλία Πλαταριάς.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.3 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-west (272°–304°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Olga's) 180 m away
- Supermarket 150 m away
- Bus 380 m away
- Parking 90 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, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Lefkimmi Port, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lefkimmi Port, 7.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Elena cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Limeniko Soma marina · 4.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Makrygiali cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Dei cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Gallikos Molos cove · 5 NM by sea
- Syvota marina · 5.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Igoumenitsa
- Paralia Elena cove
- Paralia Kerkyra anchorage
Questions
Is Plataria sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Plataria sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Plataria?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.