Marina Elafonisou
port · Elafonisos · Southern Peloponnese
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Marina Elafonisou is a port on the island of Elafonisos, in the Southern Peloponnese cruising area.
The nearest town is Neapoli.
It lies in Laconian Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.3 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (124°–152°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Elafonisos: 22 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Σπύρος Σπυριδούλα) 90 m away
- Supermarket (Super Market) 130 m away
- Parking 120 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Λιμενική εγκατάσταση Ελαφονήσου (port d'Elafonisos)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Neapoli, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Neapoli, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Neapoli, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kalami Beach, 8.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pounda cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Ormos Levki anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
- Lefki Beach cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Neapoli port · 3.4 NM by sea
- Ormos Frangos anchorage · 4.6 NM by sea
- Simos Beach cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Elafonisos
- Kapari cove
- Kato Nisi beach cove
- Ormos Frangos anchorage
- Aglyftis beach cove
Questions
Is Marina Elafonisou sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Elafonisou sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Neapoli, 3.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina Elafonisou?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina Elafonisou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.