Limani Chiou
port · Chios · North-East Aegean
Limani Chiou is a port on the island of Chios, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.
The nearest town is Chios.
Also known as Λιμένας Χίου.
Access to Nea Moni (UNESCO) and the mastic villages (Pyrgi, Mesta).
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and east wind.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-north-east (64°–72°).
- 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.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Mecidiye Museum Mosque: 11 min on foot
- Archaeological Museum of Chios: 11 min on foot
- Mecidiye Mosque: 11 min on foot
- Nea Moni of Chios: 34 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Κεντρικο) 410 m away
- Supermarket (ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος) 480 m away
- Bus (Epsilon Cafe (Λιμάνι)) 380 m away
- Parking 490 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Port de Chios et marina municipale (Λιμένας Χίου – Μαρίνα Χίου)
Local rules
- The daily mooring fee is calculated pro rata from the annual tariff (× length × number of days / 365); rafting up carries a 25 % surcharge.
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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: Limani Petrokaravou, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Limani Petrokaravou, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Limani Petrokaravou port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Vrontados port · 2.5 NM by sea
- Agia Ermioni cove · 5.2 NM by sea
- Çeşme Marina marina · 6.4 NM by sea
- Pirlanta Plaji cove · 6.8 NM by sea
- Çeşme Marina (anchorage) anchorage · 6.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – Chios
- Apothika cove
- Elinta Beach cove
- Limenas Lithiou marina
- Limnia cove
Questions
Is Limani Chiou sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Limani Chiou sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Limani Chiou?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Limani Chiou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.