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Mongonisi

marina · Mongonisi · Ionian Sea

Mongonisi – marina, Mongonisi
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Mongonisi is a marina on the island of Mongonisi, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.

The nearest town is Ozias.

Mongonisi is part of the Ionian Islands.

Also known as Όρμος Οζιάς, Μογγονήσι and Οζιάς.

Sheltered bay in southern Paxos, facing Antipaxos.

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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.

Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (0°–16°).

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  • 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 Mongonisi 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.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage and harbour.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

  • Agia Marina Otzia basilica: 4 min on foot
  • Ozias: 18 min by road
  • Makratika: 21 min by road
  • Vlachopoulatika: 25 min by road
  • Katsimatika: 27 min on foot

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Mongonisi Taverna) 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 north wind: Gaios, 2.1 NM by sea.
  • In north-east wind: Gaios, 2.1 NM by sea.
  • In north-west wind: Balos, 0.1 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind

More places – Mongonisi

Questions

Is Mongonisi sheltered from the tramontana?

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gaios, 2.1 NM by sea.

Is Mongonisi sheltered from the sirocco?

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

What is the seabed at Mongonisi?

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

Can you spend the night at Mongonisi?

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

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