Sagiada Bay
cove · Ionian Sea
Sagiada Bay is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Konispol.
Also known as Παραλία Σαγιάδας.
The bay opens towards the west (265°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 13.2 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-north-west (236°–300°).
- 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 2.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Sagiada Bay lies in the protected area Nature Reserve Kalama Delta: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Sagiada: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 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 south wind: Paralia Kerkyra, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Paralia Makrygiali, 10.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Old Town Marine (NAOK), 10.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Old Town Marine (NAOK), 10.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Keramidi Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Kerkyra anchorage · 6.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Makrygiali cove · 10.4 NM by sea
- Old Town Marine (NAOK) marina · 10.7 NM by sea
- Marina of Mandraki (POIATH) marina · 10.9 NM by sea
- Limeniko Soma marina · 11 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Ionian Sea
- Palairos cove
- Pana cove
- Tramoudana cove
- Vathiavali Beach cove
Questions
Is Sagiada Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Sagiada Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Sagiada Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 2.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Sagiada Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Sagiada Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.