Karystos
port · Euboea · South Evia and East Attica
Karystos is a port on the island of Euboea, in the South Evia and East Attica cruising area.
Port town in southern Euboea, protected basin with quay (2.5-5 m), Venetian Bourtzi and Castello Rosso above; base for the Petalioi.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (228°–248°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Archaeological museum of Karystos: 10 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 90 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 south wind: Mnimata, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Livadaki, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Psili Ammos, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Psili Ammos cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Livadaki cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Agios Andonios cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Pera Katsouli cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Agios Athanasios cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Marmara cove · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of South Evia and East Attica by wind
More places – Euboea
- Nisís Pezónisos anchorage
- Agia Eirini cove
Questions
Is Karystos sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Karystos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Karystos?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Karystos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.