Othonoi
port · Othonoi · Ionian Sea

Othonoi is a port 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 Μόλος.
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, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south-west wind.
No shelter in south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-west (164°–204°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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, 3 min on foot
- Chorio, Othonoi: 18 min by road
- Daphni, Othonoi: 21 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Κατρόκιος) 160 m away
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
- Ammos Bay cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Papadatika cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Aspri ammos cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Phyki Bay cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Plakes cove · 6.1 NM by sea
- Kendrikos Limenas kai Marina Mathrakiou marina · 6.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Othonoi
- Ammos Bay cove
- Aspri ammos cove
- Papadatika cove
Questions
Is Othonoi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Othonoi sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Phyki Bay, 4.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Othonoi?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Othonoi?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.