Achinos Bay
cove · Stylida · Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
Achinos Bay is a cove on the coast of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs.
The nearest town is Stylida.
Also known as Παραλία Αχινού.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (157°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7.3 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (124°–160°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
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 east wind: Plakes, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Plakes, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Neo Thronio, 3.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Karavomylos cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Petarades cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Plakes cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Stylida Bay cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Dhrosia cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Drepano cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs by wind
More places – Stylida
- Karavomylos cove
- Petarades cove
- Plakes cove
Questions
Is Achinos Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Achinos Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Plakes, 1.1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Achinos Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Achinos Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.