Kritika
cove · Methoni · Southern Peloponnese
Kritika is a cove on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Methoni.
It lies in Peloponnese.
The bay opens towards the south-west (220°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (160°–164°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-south-west (212°–256°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Methoni Castle: 24 min by dinghy
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: Pylos, 8.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Ammos, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Paralia Methonis, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralia Methonis, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Methoni
Questions
Is Kritika sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kritika sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Pylos, 8.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kritika?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kritika?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Kritika?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.