Zakynthos
port · Zakynthos · Ionian Sea
Zakynthos is a port on the island of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Bochali.
Zakynthos is part of the Ionian Islands.
Main port of Zakynthos, base for Navagio and the Blue Caves.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–92°).
- 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 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Church of Faneromenis, Zakyntho: 11 min on foot
- National Marine Park of Zakynthos: 12 min on foot
- Bochali: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min by road
- Gaitani: 23 min by road
- Ampelokipoi: 24 min by road
- Kydoni: 29 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Ο Κόμης) 270 m away
- Supermarket (Κρητικός) 520 m away
- Bus 330 m away
- Parking 120 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-east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 8.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Argassi cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- A.N.O.Z marina · 1 NM by sea
- Akrotiri cove · 2 NM by sea
- Porto Kaminia cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Porto Zoro cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Banana Beach cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Zakynthos
- Wonder (Blue Cave) cove
- Xigia cove
- Agios Nikolaos port
- Amboula Beach cove
Questions
Is Zakynthos sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Zakynthos sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Zakynthos?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Zakynthos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.