Cantare
cove · Corinth · Saronic Gulf
Cantare is a cove on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Corinth.
It lies in Gulf of Corinth.
Also known as Αρχαίο Λιμάνι.
The bay opens towards the north-west (307°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north (228°–4°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Korakou: 8 min on foot
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: Skaloma, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Skaloma, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kalamia, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina near Corinth, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina near Corinth, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kalamaki, 6.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Corinth
- Kalamia cove
Questions
Is Cantare sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Skaloma, 4.7 NM by sea.
Is Cantare sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cantare?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cantare?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cantare?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.