Finikouda
cove · Methoni · Southern Peloponnese
Finikouda is a cove on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Methoni.
It lies in Peloponnese.
The bay opens towards the south (178°).
Seaside resort with good anchorages and restaurants.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-west (152°–196°).
- 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 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (13 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Phoenicus (Messenia): 14 min by dinghy
- New Navarino Fortress: 54 min by road
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Methoni
- Paralia Methonis cove
- Koumbares cove
- Kritika cove
Questions
Is Finikouda sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Finikouda sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Finikouda?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Finikouda?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Finikouda?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.