Gialos
cove · Neapoli · Southern Peloponnese
Gialos is a cove on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Neapoli.
It lies in Peloponnese.
The bay opens towards the north-east (34°).
Small fishing harbour 5 NM north of Cape Maleas, Poseidon taverna, 15 min on foot from an authentic village at the foot of the cliffs; approach between reefs.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east-north-east (8°–72°).
- 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 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (7 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Velanidia: 37 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: Agia Marina, 8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Korakas, 11 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Korakas, 11 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Varko, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Neapoli
Questions
Is Gialos sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agia Marina, 8 NM by sea.
Is Gialos sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Gialos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Gialos?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Gialos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.