Karpovoulos
cove · Samos · North-East Aegean
Karpovoulos is a cove on the island of Samos, in the North-East Aegean cruising area.
The nearest town is Mitilinii.
Also known as Πούντες.
The bay opens towards the south-east (137°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–100°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (152°–188°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Pountes, Samos: 15 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:
- In north-east wind: Marina Pythagorio, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Samos Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Samos Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Pythagorio, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Pythagorio, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina Pythagorio port · 0.9 NM by sea
- Samos Marina marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Pappa Beach cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Kyriakou cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- Sykia cove · 9.4 NM by sea
- Apostolos Pavlos cove · 12.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of North-East Aegean by wind
More places – Samos
- Galazio cove
- Handaki cove
- Kedro cove
- Koukounara cove
Questions
Is Karpovoulos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Karpovoulos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Samos Marina, 1.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Karpovoulos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Karpovoulos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Karpovoulos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.