Akrotiri
cove · Zakynthos · Ionian Sea
Akrotiri is a cove on the island of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Zakynthos.
Zakynthos is part of the Ionian Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-east (42°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (304°–312°).
Swell can come in from north-west to south-east (316°–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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Kokkinos Vrachos: 4 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: Zakynthos, 2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Arkoudi, 9.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 9.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Makris Gialos, 9.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Zakynthos, 2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: A.N.O.Z, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: A.N.O.Z, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- A.N.O.Z marina · 1 NM by sea
- Zakynthos port · 2 NM by sea
- Argassi cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Amboula Beach cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Drosia marina · 4.5 NM by sea
- Porto Kaminia cove · 4.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Zakynthos
- St. Nicholas Beach cove
- A.N.O.Z marina
- Ammoudi cove
- Argassi cove
Questions
Is Akrotiri sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zakynthos, 2 NM by sea.
Is Akrotiri sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Makris Gialos, 9.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Akrotiri?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Akrotiri?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Akrotiri?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.