Faneromeni
cove · Koroni · Southern Peloponnese
Faneromeni is a cove on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Koroni.
It lies in Messenian Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (155°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (92°–200°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (212°–228°).
- 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 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (25 buildings 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-east wind: Tsapi, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Tsapi, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Lachanou Beach, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Lachanou Beach, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Ammoudi, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Koroni
- Chomati Beach cove
- Colonides Beach cove
- Gargarou Beach cove
- Kryoneri cove
Questions
Is Faneromeni sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Faneromeni sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Faneromeni?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Faneromeni?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Faneromeni?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.