Limjoni (Sarandë)
cove · Saranda · Ionian Sea
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Limjoni (Sarandë) is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Saranda.
The bay opens towards the south (179°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.7 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to south-west (180°–216°).
- 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 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (18 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Mango Beach, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Manastir Beach, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Vrahli, 5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port of Sarandë, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port of Sarandë marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Mango Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Turtle Cave cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Manastir Beach cove · 3 NM by sea
- Shpella e Pëllumbave cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Harta Bay cove · 4.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Saranda
- Kakome Beach cove
- Port of Sarandë marina
Questions
Is Limjoni (Sarandë) sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Limjoni (Sarandë) sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mango Beach, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Limjoni (Sarandë)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Limjoni (Sarandë)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Limjoni (Sarandë)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.