Keri cave
cove · Zakynthos · Ionian Sea
Keri cave is a cove on the island of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Keri.
Zakynthos is part of the Ionian Islands.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (154°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (104°–208°).
- 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 11.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Keri cave lies in the protected area Zakynthos National Marine Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Mizithres Beach, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Mizithres Beach, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Roma, 9.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Keri beach, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mizithres Beach cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Keri beach cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Marathonisi Beach cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Kamaroti cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Plakaki Beach cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Segania cove · 6.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Zakynthos
- Kamaroti cove
- Katevasma bay cove
- Mavratzis cove
- Mikro Nisi cove
Questions
Is Keri cave sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Keri cave sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Keri cave?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 11.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Keri cave?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 1.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Keri cave?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.