Old Monemvasia
cove · Southern Peloponnese
Old Monemvasia is a cove on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Agios Ioannis.
It lies in Peloponnese.
The bay opens towards the south (189°).
Superb, surprisingly sheltered anchorage 3 NM north of Monemvasia, a stone's throw from the ruins of Epidaurus Limera (temples, citadel).
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.8 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-west (164°–228°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Epidauros Limera: 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: Monemvasia, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Monemvasia, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Pori, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pori, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Southern Peloponnese
- Limeni cove
- Ormos Kolokythias cove
- Paralia Kato Mezapos cove
Questions
Is Old Monemvasia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Old Monemvasia sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Monemvasia, 3.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Old Monemvasia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Old Monemvasia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Old Monemvasia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.