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Chrysomilia

port · Fourni · North-East Aegean

Map of Chrysomilia and the nearby coast
Chrysomilia
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Chrysomilia is a port on the island of Fourni, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.

Fourni is part of the Fournoi Korseon.

Also known as Καμπί Χρυσομηλιάς.

Fournoi village noted for its charm, in a little-visited archipelago between Samos and Ikaria; small harbour and nearby cove of Kambi Chrysomilias.

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Shelter by wind direction

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

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

No shelter in south-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 2 NM of open water towards the south-west.

Swell can come in from south-south-east to west-south-west (168°–252°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Chrysomilia for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Seabed, depth and room

Good holding.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

A good gateway to visit the island.

Nearest services:

  • Parking 60 m away

Where to go when the wind turns

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

  • In south-east wind: Thymena, 3.4 NM by sea.
  • In south wind: Thymena, 3.4 NM by sea.
  • In south-west wind: Thymena, 3.4 NM by sea.
  • In west wind: Thymena, 3.4 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind

More places – Fourni

Questions

Is Chrysomilia sheltered from the meltemi?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Chrysomilia sheltered from the sirocco?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Thymena, 3.4 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at Chrysomilia?

Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Chrysomilia?

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

Plan a voyage from Chrysomilia