Katavathra
cove · Lesbos · North-East Aegean
Katavathra is a cove on the island of Lesbos, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.
The nearest town is Gavvathas.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (340°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to east-north-east (264°–60°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Archaia Antissa: 22 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:
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – Lesbos
Questions
Is Katavathra sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kavaki, 8.3 NM by sea.
Is Katavathra sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Katavathra?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Katavathra?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Katavathra?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.