Koilada Bay
cove · Kranidi · Saronic Gulf
Koilada Bay is a cove on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Kranidi.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
Also known as Κοιλάδα.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (300°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (288°–296°).
- 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 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Franchthi Cave: 16 min by dinghy
- Mases: 19 min by dinghy
- Kilada: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Paralia Fournon, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Cheli, 9.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Cheli, 9.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Fournon cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Salandi cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Agios Ioannis cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Lepitsa cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Agios Spiridon Bay cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Korakia anchorage · 6.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Kranidi
- Korakia anchorage
- Bouka cove
- Agios Ioannis cove
- Agios Spiridon Bay cove
Questions
Is Koilada Bay sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Koilada Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Koilada Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Koilada Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Koilada Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.