Kalami Beach
cove · Kythira · Southern Peloponnese
Kalami Beach is a cove on the island of Kythira, in the Southern Peloponnese cruising area.
The nearest town is Karavas.
Also known as Άγιος Νικόλαος and Σπήλαιο Πάρη και Ωραίας Ελένης.
The bay opens towards the north-west (323°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 27.7 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (28°–36°).
Swell can come in from west to west (264°–268°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Moudari Lighthouse: 18 min on foot
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 Agias Pelagias, 4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Routsounas, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Routsounas, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Platia Ammos, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platia Ammos, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Platia Ammos, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Routsounas cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Platia Ammos cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Marina Agias Pelagias marina · 4 NM by sea
- Agia Pelagia port · 4 NM by sea
- Agia Patrikia cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Agia Pelagia cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Kythira
- Fyri Ammos (Kalamos) cove
- Housti Cave cove
- Kambos Palaiopoleos cove
- Kombonada cove
Questions
Is Kalami Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Agias Pelagias, 4 NM by sea.
Is Kalami Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Kalami Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kalami Beach?
Room to anchor: small (about 1.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Kalami Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.