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Othonoi – port, Othonoi
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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°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • 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 Othonoi for your arrival

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

Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind

More places – Othonoi

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.

Plan a voyage from Othonoi