Perama
port · Lesbos – Pappados, 39.043, 26.509 · North-East Aegean
Perama is a port on the island of Lesbos, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.
The nearest town is Pappados.
It lies in Gera Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (4°–12°).
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (72°–84°).
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Windmill of Perama, Geras: 16 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Μελτέμι) 140 m away
- Supermarket (Παντοπωλείο Αρχοντή) 270 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
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – Lesbos – Pappados, 39.043, 26.509
- Paralia Drotas cove
- Pedi cove
- Peristeria cove
- Plaz Kanoni cove
Questions
Is Perama sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Charamida, 1.3 NM by sea.
Is Perama sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Passenger port, 9 NM by sea.
Can you spend the night at Perama?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.