Marina

marina · Oxeia · Ionian Sea

Marina is a marina on the island of Oxeia, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.

Oxeia is part of the Ionian Islands.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east wind.

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

No shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.

Swell can come in from south-south-east to north-north-west (168°–328°).

Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (336°–360°).

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.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Marina lies in the protected area National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoons: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

No. It is exposed in north wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.

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