Limenas Lithiou

marina · Chios · North-East Aegean

Limenas Lithiou is a marina on the island of Chios, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.

The nearest town is Lithi.

Also known as Παραλία Λιθί.

Small harbour and long sandy beach lined with fish tavernas, a classic stop on the west coast; beware of downdraught gusts in south-easterly winds.

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Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in west wind.

No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 1.2 NM of open water towards the north.

Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (320°–340°).

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.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Sandy beach.

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Elinta Beach, 2.1 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.