Shpella e Pëllumbave
cove · Saranda · Ionian Sea
Shpella e Pëllumbave is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Saranda.
The bay opens towards the north-west (305°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-west (268°–340°).
- 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 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Shpella e Pëllumbave lies in the protected area Butrint National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Manastir: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 21 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 north wind: Harta Bay, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Rico Beach, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Aria Bay, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ag. Stefanos Bay, 3.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Manastir Beach cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Harta Bay cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Free public beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Puerto Rico Beach cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Lori Beach cove · 2 NM by sea
- Aria Bay cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Saranda
- Mango Beach cove
- Plazhi Krorëz cove
- Turtle Cave cove
Questions
Is Shpella e Pëllumbave sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harta Bay, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Shpella e Pëllumbave sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Shpella e Pëllumbave?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Shpella e Pëllumbave?
Seabed: sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Shpella e Pëllumbave?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.