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Armos

marina · Saronic Gulf

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Armos is a marina on the coast of Saronic Gulf.

The nearest town is Ampelakia.

It lies in Attica.

Also known as Προβλήτα ΙΙΙ.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and east wind.

Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 1.1 NM of open water towards the south-west.

Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (156°–172°).

Swell can come in from south-west to west (220°–264°).

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  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Armos for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Approach

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (Το στέκι του Μανώλη) 600 m away
  • Supermarket (Κρητικός) 410 m away
  • Bus (ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗ ΣΑΛΠΕΑ) 170 m away

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind

More places – Saronic Gulf

Questions

Is Armos sheltered from the meltemi?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Armos sheltered from the sirocco?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralia Peramatos, 0.1 NM by sea.

Can you spend the night at Armos?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

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