Katakolo
cove · Katakolo · Ionian Sea
Katakolo is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
It lies in Peloponnese.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (121°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (100°–156°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 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:
- museum of Ancient Greek Technology: 22 min by dinghy
- Pheia: 31 min on foot
- Pontikokastro: 31 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Katakolon Port, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Katakolon Port, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Katakolon Port, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Katakolon Port, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kallitea cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Katakolon Port port · 1.1 NM by sea
- Agios Andreas cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Buka cove · 6 NM by sea
- Paralia Levendochoriou cove · 6.6 NM by sea
- Skafidia Beach cove · 6.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Katakolo
- Katakolon Port port
- Agios Andreas cove
Questions
Is Katakolo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Katakolo sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Katakolon Port, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Katakolo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Katakolo?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Katakolo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.