'Agios Stefanos
marina · Lemnos · Lemnos and Agios Efstratios
'Agios Stefanos is a marina on the island of Lemnos, in the Lemnos and Agios Efstratios cruising area.
The nearest town is Plaka.
Also known as Άγιος Στέφανος.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-east (60°–128°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
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: Zematas Beach, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Zematas Beach, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Zematas Beach, 6.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Neftina Beach, 7.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mandri cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Zematas Beach cove · 6.7 NM by sea
- Neftina Beach cove · 7.8 NM by sea
- Keros cove · 9.9 NM by sea
- Keros cove · 10.1 NM by sea
- Keros cove · 10.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lemnos and Agios Efstratios by wind
More places – Lemnos
- Thanos Beach cove
- Zematas Beach cove
- Avlonas cove
- Faraklou cove
Questions
Is 'Agios Stefanos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is 'Agios Stefanos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zematas Beach, 6.7 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at 'Agios Stefanos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at 'Agios Stefanos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.