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Kastos

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Kastos – port, Kastos
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Kastos is a port on the island of Kastos, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.

Kastos is part of the Ionian Islands.

Tiny island, a single village and a quay.

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Shelter by wind direction

Sheltered from every direction.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • 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 Kastos 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.

Good holding.

Approach

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

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

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Il Porto) 70 m away

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind

More places – Kastos

Questions

Is Kastos sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Kastos sheltered from the sirocco?

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

What is the seabed at Kastos?

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

Can you spend the night at Kastos?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from Kastos