Marina Kalamatas
marina · Kalamata · Southern Peloponnese
Marina Kalamatas is a marina on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Kalamata.
It lies in Messenian Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to west (256°–264°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Kalamata Municipal Railway Park: 12 min on foot
- Archaeological Museum of Messenia: 21 min by road
- Kalamata: 34 restaurants, bars or cafés, 34 min on foot
- Mystras: 74 min by road
- Messene: 74 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Zen Sushi) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Λάμπος) 590 m away
- Train (Καλαμάτα) 1.6 km away
- Parking 490 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Μαρίνα Καλαμάτας (Marina de Kalamata)
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: Petalidi, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kalamata Beach, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Kalamata Beach, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina Kalamatas (anchorage) anchorage · 0.2 NM by sea
- Kalamata Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Kalamata Beach cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Filoxenia Beach cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Vergas cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Avia cove · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Kalamata
- Kalamata Beach cove
- Marina Kalamatas (anchorage) anchorage
- Avia cove
- Filoxenia Beach cove
Questions
Is Marina Kalamatas sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Kalamatas sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina Kalamatas?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Kalamatas?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.