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Killini

port · Vartholomio · Ionian Sea

Killini – port, Vartholomio
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Killini is a port on the coast of Ionian Sea.

The nearest town is Vartholomio.

It lies in Peloponnese.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.

In the most open sector, up to 1.6 NM of open water towards the east.

Swell can come in from east to south-east (84°–128°).

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 Killini 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.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Edem Gefseis) 150 m away
  • Supermarket 210 m away
  • Parking 100 m away
  • Fuel by truck
  • Port de Kyllini (Λιμάνι Κυλλήνης)

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

  • In north-east wind: Arkoudi, 8.5 NM by sea.
  • In east wind: Melissa, 5.9 NM by sea.
  • In south-east wind: Ikaros, 0.2 NM by sea.
  • In south wind: Ikaros, 0.2 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind

More places – Vartholomio

Questions

Is Killini sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Killini sheltered from the sirocco?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ikaros, 0.2 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at Killini?

Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Killini?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

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