Ammoglossa
cove · Lefkada · Ionian Sea
Ammoglossa is a cove on the island of Lefkada, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Lefkada.
Lefkada is part of the Ionian Islands.
Also known as Κάστρο.
The bay opens towards the north (9°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (352°–16°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (11 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Castle of Santa Maura: 4 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: Lefkas Marina, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Lefkas Marina, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lefkas Marina, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lefkas Marina marina · 1 NM by sea
- Gyra (Anna) cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Agios Ioannis cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Ai Giannis cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Kaminia cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Diavlos Aktiou - Prevezas cove · 4.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Lefkada
Questions
Is Ammoglossa sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lefkas Marina, 1 NM by sea.
Is Ammoglossa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ammoglossa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ammoglossa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Ammoglossa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.