Anchorage near Lychna
anchorage · Lemnos · Lemnos and Agios Efstratios
Anchorage near Lychna is an anchorage on the island of Lemnos, in the Lemnos and Agios Efstratios cruising area.
The nearest town is Moudros.
The bay opens towards the south-west (220°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and west wind.
No shelter in south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.7 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (204°–212°).
Swell can come in from south-west to south-west (216°–220°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 2.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Lychna: 18 min on foot
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: Nea Koutali, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Nea Koutali, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Katanopodhi Beach, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kallithea cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Limenas Moudrou marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Mikro fanari cove · 1 NM by sea
- Megalo Fanaraki cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Katanopodhi Beach cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Nea Koutali marina · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lemnos and Agios Efstratios by wind
More places – Lemnos
- Kokkina cove
- Louri Beach cove
- Makrys Ghialos Beach cove
- Mandri cove
Questions
Is Anchorage near Lychna sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Anchorage near Lychna sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Anchorage near Lychna?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anchorage near Lychna?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Anchorage near Lychna?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.