Paralia Fournon
cove · Kranidi · Saronic Gulf
Paralia Fournon is a cove on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Kranidi.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (290°).
Franchthi Cave, a 11-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.3 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (272°–292°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Franchthi Cave: 11 min on foot
- Mases: 28 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 south-west wind: Koilada Bay, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Cheli, 10.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Porto Cheli, 10.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Koilada Bay cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Salandi cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Agios Ioannis cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Lepitsa cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Agios Spiridon Bay cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Korakia anchorage · 6.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Kranidi
- Agios Spiridon Bay cove
- Lepitsa cove
- Paralia Salandi cove
- Petrothalassa cove
Questions
Is Paralia Fournon sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Fournon sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Fournon?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Fournon?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Fournon?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.