Staint Nicholas marina
port · Kyparissi · Southern Peloponnese
Staint Nicholas marina is a port on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Kyparissi.
It lies in Peloponnese.
Also known as Αγία Κυριακή, Θυνί, Λογγάρι and Ασπροχόρτι.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (112°–144°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (148°–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.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Novellon) 170 m away
- Supermarket (G. Zafeiris) 1.6 km away
- Λιμενικές εγκαταστάσεις Κυπαρισσίου (ports de Kyparissi)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Proto Avlaki, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Mitropoli, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kyparissi bay cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Mitropoli cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Proto Avlaki cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Fokiano cove · 6.3 NM by sea
- Vlychada cove · 8.1 NM by sea
- Balongeri (Damos) cove · 9.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Kyparissi
- Proto Avlaki cove
Questions
Is Staint Nicholas marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Staint Nicholas marina sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Proto Avlaki, 0.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Staint Nicholas marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Staint Nicholas marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.