Skala Eresou

marina · Lesbos · North-East Aegean

Skala Eresou is a marina on the island of Lesbos, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.

Also known as Roman bathtub.

Shelter by wind direction

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

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

No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.

Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-west (160°–228°).

Swell can come in from west-south-west to west-north-west (244°–288°).

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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Sandy beach.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

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

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limenas, 7.5 NM by sea.

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