Drosia
marina · Zakynthos · Ionian Sea
Drosia 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.
Also known as Ψαρού.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in 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 east-south-east (304°–116°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Taverna Psarou) 440 m away
- Supermarket 1.2 km away
- Parking 70 m away
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, 6.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Atsinganos, 11.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Atsinganos, 11.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Makris Gialos, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Xigia, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: A.N.O.Z, 5.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ammoudi cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Amboula Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Xigia cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Akrotiri cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Makris Gialos cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- A.N.O.Z marina · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Zakynthos
- Blue cave cove
- Dafni Beach cove
- Kamaroti cove
- Katevasma bay cove
Questions
Is Drosia sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zakynthos, 6.4 NM by sea.
Is Drosia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Makris Gialos, 5.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Drosia?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Drosia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.