Paralia Stomio
cove · Filiatra · Southern Peloponnese
Paralia Stomio is a cove on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Filiatra.
It lies in Peloponnese.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (292°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north (228°–360°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Marina near Kyparissia, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Agia Kyriaki, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina near Kyparissia, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina near Kyparissia, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina near Kyparissia, 7.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina near Kyparissia, 7.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agrilos cove · 2 NM by sea
- Agia Kyriaki cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Lankouvardos cove · 5.9 NM by sea
- Kartela cove · 7.3 NM by sea
- Marathopoli cove · 8.3 NM by sea
- Vourlia cove · 8.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Filiatra
- Agia Kyriaki cove
- Agrilos cove
Questions
Is Paralia Stomio sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Kyparissia, 7.4 NM by sea.
Is Paralia Stomio sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Stomio?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Stomio?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Stomio?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.