A.N.O.Z
marina · Zakynthos · Ionian Sea
A.N.O.Z is a marina on the island of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Zakynthos.
Zakynthos is part of the Ionian Islands.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-east (16°–140°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Solomos Museum: 15 min on foot
- Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos: 16 min on foot
- Bochali: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Αστέρια) 80 m away
- Supermarket (MyMarket) 810 m away
- Parking 90 m away
- Port touristique de Zante (Τουριστικός Λιμένας Ζακύνθου, « marina »)
Local rules
- Zakynthos tourist harbour: berths allocated by zone (private yachts between A and B, professional passenger boats and sailing boats between B and C); anchoring or mooring elsewhere only with the port fund's approval after the opinion of the Zakynthos harbour master's office.
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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: Zakynthos, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Zakynthos, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Akrotiri cove · 1 NM by sea
- Zakynthos port · 1 NM by sea
- Argassi cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Porto Kaminia cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Porto Zoro cove · 4 NM by sea
- Amboula Beach cove · 4.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Zakynthos
- Perivolakia cove
- St. Nicholas Beach cove
- Akrotiri cove
- Ammoudi cove
Questions
Is A.N.O.Z sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zakynthos, 1 NM by sea.
Is A.N.O.Z sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at A.N.O.Z?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at A.N.O.Z?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.