Dilesi
cove · Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
Dilesi is a cove on the coast of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs.
The nearest town is Vasiliko.
Also known as Πλάκα Δήλεσι.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (32°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-east to east (48°–96°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (328°–340°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 45.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Dílesi: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 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 wind: Ex Eva Camping, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Ex Eva Camping, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Nisís Pezónisos, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Chalkoutsi, 3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralia Vatheos, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Paralia Vatheos, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Agrilezas cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Paralia Vatheos cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Avlida Beach cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Chalkoutsi marina · 3 NM by sea
- Akrotiri Beach cove · 4 NM by sea
- Ex Eva Camping cove · 4.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs by wind
More places – Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
- Chorostasi cove
- Dhrosia cove
- Fournoi cove
- Kavos cove
Questions
Is Dilesi sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ex Eva Camping, 4.1 NM by sea.
Is Dilesi sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Chalkoutsi, 3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Dilesi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Dilesi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 45.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Dilesi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.