Ftilia
cove · Paralia Rachon · Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
Ftilia is a cove on the coast of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs.
The nearest town is Paralia Rachon.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (152°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), 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 5.7 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from east to east (88°–92°).
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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.9 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.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Paralia Rachon, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Plakes, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Plakes, 3.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Neo Thronio, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Neo Thronio, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Rachon cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Drepano cove · 1 NM by sea
- Fournoi cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Dhrosia cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Achladi cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Neo Thronio cove · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs by wind
More places – Paralia Rachon
- Drepano cove
- Paralia Rachon cove
Questions
Is Ftilia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ftilia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plakes, 3.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ftilia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ftilia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Ftilia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.