Megisti
port · Kaş · Lycian coast
Megisti is a port on the coast of Lycian coast.
The nearest town is Kaş.
Greek island facing Kaş, harbour with colourful façades and a blue cave.
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Shelter by wind direction
Exposed on all sides.
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-east (116°–128°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west (148°–272°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Kastellorizo Folk Art Museum: 4 min on foot
- Archaeological museum of Kastellorizo: 5 min on foot
- Lycian tomb: 8 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 north wind: Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kas Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- İnceboğaz Plajı cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Kaş Limanı port · 1.9 NM by sea
- Akçagerme Halk Plajı cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Kovan Island mooring field · 3.1 NM by sea
- İnce Burun mooring field · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Lycian coast by wind
More places – Kaş
- Kas Marina marina
- Kovan Island mooring field
Questions
Is Megisti sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
Is Megisti sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kas Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
Can you spend the night at Megisti?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.