Chrysomilia
port · Fourni · North-East Aegean
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°).
- 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
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:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Thymena port · 3.4 NM by sea
- Fournoi port · 4 NM by sea
- Plaka Beach cove · 7.2 NM by sea
- Agaliasma cove · 9.1 NM by sea
- Agios Kirykos marina (new) marina · 9.7 NM by sea
- Beach Limnionas cove · 9.9 NM by sea
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.