Angistri
port · Agistri · Saronic Gulf
Angistri is a port on the island of Agistri, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest town is Aegina.
It lies in Saronic Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7.8 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (12°–48°).
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–96°).
- 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 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Megalochori: 7 restaurants, bars or cafés, 10 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (ΜΕΡΑΚΛΗΣ) 130 m away
- Supermarket 310 m away
- Bus (ΜΥΛΟΣ) 130 m away
- Port de Megalochori (Mylos), Agistri (Λιμένας Μεγαλοχωρίου)
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: Aegina Port, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Aegina Port, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Dragonera Beach, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Megalochori, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Aegina Port, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Angistri (anchorage) anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Megalochori cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Dragonera Beach cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Aponisos anchorage · 2.6 NM by sea
- Aegina Port port · 3.3 NM by sea
- Kolona Beach cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Agistri
- Angistri (anchorage) anchorage
- Megalochori cove
- Dragonera Beach cove
- Skala port
Questions
Is Angistri sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Aegina Port, 3.3 NM by sea.
Is Angistri sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Megalochori, 0.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Angistri?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Angistri?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.