Galouni Beach
cove · Kiotari · Rhodes
Galouni Beach is a cove on the coast of Rhodes.
The nearest town is Kiotari.
Rhodes is part of the Dodecanese.
The bay opens towards the south-east (141°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (88°–208°).
- 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 5.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (49 buildings within 600 m).
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: Memi Vrisia Beach, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Pefki Beach, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Pefki Beach, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: St. Paul's Bay, 8.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: St. Paul's Bay, 8.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Memi Vrisia Beach cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Kokkinogia Beach cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Glystra Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Kiotari Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Lardos beach cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Pefki Beach cove · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Rhodes by wind
More places – Kiotari
- Kiotari Beach cove
- Memi Vrisia Beach cove
Questions
Is Galouni Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Galouni Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pefki Beach, 3.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Galouni Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Galouni Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Galouni Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.