Naftikos Omilos
port · Molai · Southern Peloponnese
Naftikos Omilos is a port on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Molai.
It lies in Laconian Gulf.
Also known as Λιμάνι.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 11.1 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-west (248°–312°).
- 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
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Elia: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 8 min on foot
- Tower of Elaias: 13 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Απέραντο Γαλάζιο) on site
- Parking 520 m away
- Αλιευτικό καταφύγιο Ελαίας (abri de pêche d'Elia, Laconie)
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: Paralia Kokkinia, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Gythio, 10.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pahia ammos, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Pahia ammos, 8.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Viandini (Vourkos) beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Tigania beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Poulia cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Kokkinia cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Bozas cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Pahia ammos cove · 8.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Molai
- Paralia Kokkinia cove
- Tigania beach cove
Questions
Is Naftikos Omilos sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralia Kokkinia, 2.7 NM by sea.
Is Naftikos Omilos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Naftikos Omilos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Naftikos Omilos?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.