Monemvasia
port · Southern Peloponnese
Monemvasia is a port on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Gefyra.
It lies in Peloponnese.
« Gibraltar of the East », a fortified Byzantine town on its rock; anchorage and free quay.
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Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Gefyra: 15 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Καστράκι) 140 m away
- Supermarket (Λεκάκης) 400 m away
- Bus (ΚΤΕΛ) 310 m away
- Parking 340 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Λιμενική εγκατάσταση Μονεμβασίας (port de Monemvasia, Gefyra)
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Southern Peloponnese
- Bay of Navarino cove
- Balongeri (Damos) cove
- Fokiano cove
Questions
Is Monemvasia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Monemvasia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Monemvasia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Monemvasia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.