Kamiros Skala
port · Rhodes
Kamiros Skala is a port on the coast of Rhodes.
The nearest town is Kritinia.
Rhodes is part of the Dodecanese.
Also known as Κάμειρος Σκάλα.
Small harbour on the west coast of Rhodes, well sheltered from the meltemi, departure point for boats to Chalki; a few km from the ancient site of Kamiros and Kritinia castle.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-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-west to north-east (308°–44°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Loukas) 70 m away
- Parking 110 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Port de Kamiros Skala (Κάμειρος Σκάλα)
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: Orm. Alimias, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Orm. Tigani, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Glyfada, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Orm. Emboreios, 5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Orm. Emboreios, 5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mandriko cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Orm. Emboreios cove · 5 NM by sea
- Glyfada cove · 6.5 NM by sea
- Orm. Tigani cove · 6.9 NM by sea
- Orm. Alimias cove · 7.7 NM by sea
- Kalavarda Beach cove · 8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Rhodes by wind
More places – Rhodes
Questions
Is Kamiros Skala sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Orm. Alimias, 7.7 NM by sea.
Is Kamiros Skala sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Kamiros Skala?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kamiros Skala?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.