Plazhi Krorëz
cove · Saranda · Ionian Sea
Plazhi Krorëz is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Saranda.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (286°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north-north-west (228°–348°).
- 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
Seabed: sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 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 north wind: Plazhi i Bunecit, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kakome Beach, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agios Spiridon Beach, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port of Sarandë, 8.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Limjoni (Sarandë), 7.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kakome Beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Lukovë Beach cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Plazhi i Bunecit cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Turtle Cave cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Limjoni (Sarandë) cove · 7.2 NM by sea
- Agios Spiridon Beach cove · 7.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Saranda
- Manastir Beach cove
- Mango Beach cove
- Shpella e Pëllumbave cove
- Turtle Cave cove
Questions
Is Plazhi Krorëz sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plazhi i Bunecit, 4.4 NM by sea.
Is Plazhi Krorëz sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Plazhi Krorëz?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plazhi Krorëz?
Seabed: sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Plazhi Krorëz?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.