Lori Beach
cove · Ksamil · Ionian Sea
Lori Beach is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Ksamil.
Also known as Free public beach, Principotes and Castle Beach.
The bay opens towards the north-west (321°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-west (300°–328°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (336°–356°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Lori Beach lies in the protected area Butrint National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (26 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ksamil: 63 restaurants, bars or cafés, 14 min on foot
- Butrint: 64 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 wind: Harta Bay, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Free public beach, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vromolimni Beach, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ag. Stefanos Bay, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Puerto Rico Beach cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Free public beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Harta Bay cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Vromolimni Beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Akoli Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Gjiri i Blistë cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Ksamil
- Free public beach cove
- Puerto Rico Beach cove
Questions
Is Lori Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harta Bay, 0.9 NM by sea.
Is Lori Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Lori Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lori Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Lori Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.