Ammos Bay
cove · Othonoi · Ionian Sea
Ammos Bay is a cove on the island of Othonoi, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Ammos, Othonoi.
Othonoi is part of the Diapontia Islands.
Also known as Άμμος and Αγία Τριάδα.
The bay opens towards the south (173°).
Main port of Greece's westernmost island, village, tavernas and beach, Calypso's cave nearby; gusty anchorage in a NW.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-south-west (108°–240°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
No road nearby.
A few houses ashore (20 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ammos, Othonoi: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min by dinghy
- Avlakia: 15 min by dinghy
- Chorio, Othonoi: 18 min by road
- Daphni, Othonoi: 22 min by road
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Othonoi port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Papadatika cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Aspri ammos cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Phyki Bay cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Plakes cove · 6 NM by sea
- Kendrikos Limenas kai Marina Mathrakiou marina · 6.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Othonoi
- Othonoi port
- Aspri ammos cove
Questions
Is Ammos Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ammos Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Phyki Bay, 4.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ammos Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ammos Bay?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ammos Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.