Mizithres Beach
cove · Zakynthos · Ionian Sea
Mizithres Beach 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 west-south-west (239°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (164°–176°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-north-west (196°–300°).
- 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 8.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 9.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Mizithres Beach lies in the protected area Zakynthos National Marine Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
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 south wind: Porto Roma, 11.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Keri beach, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Keri cave, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Keri cave, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Keri cave cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Plakaki Beach cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Keri beach cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Marathonisi Beach cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Korakonisi cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Kamaroti cove · 5.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Zakynthos
- Keri beach cove
- Makris Gialos cove
- Perivolakia cove
- St. Nicholas Beach cove
Questions
Is Mizithres Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Mizithres Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Mizithres Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mizithres Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 9.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Mizithres Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.