Rafina
port · Artemida · South Evia and East Attica
Rafina is a port on the coast of South Evia and East Attica.
The nearest town is Artemida.
It lies in Attica.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from north to south-east (4°–144°).
- 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.
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
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Askitario: 20 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Σειρηνες) 220 m away
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: Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro, 4.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plaz Rafinas mooring field · 0.2 NM by sea
- Kokkino Limanaki cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Nisides Kokkinonisia cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro marina · 4.3 NM by sea
- Artemida port · 4.3 NM by sea
- Beach Vravrona cove · 6.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of South Evia and East Attica by wind
More places – Artemida
- Artemida port
- Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro marina
Questions
Is Rafina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro, 4.3 NM by sea.
Is Rafina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Dimotiko Naftathlitiko Kendro, 4.3 NM by sea.
Can you spend the night at Rafina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.