Glossa Beach (nudist)
cove · Pylos · Southern Peloponnese
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Glossa Beach (nudist) is a cove on the coast of Southern Peloponnese.
The nearest town is Pylos.
It lies in Peloponnese.
Also known as Κόλπος Βοϊδοκοιλιάς and Βοϊδοκοιλιά.
The bay opens towards the west (273°).
Horseshoe beach with turquoise water and Nestor's Cave.
A renowned beach.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north-north-west (224°–328°).
- 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 8.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 6.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cave of Nestor: 20 min on foot
- Old Navarino Castle: 27 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: Mati, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pylos, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Pylos, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Pylos, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marathopoli, 6.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Nikolaos cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Petrochori cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Romanos cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Mati cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Pylos port · 6.1 NM by sea
- Marathopoli port · 6.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Southern Peloponnese by wind
More places – Pylos
- Pylos port
- Agios Nikolaos cove
Questions
Is Glossa Beach (nudist) sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mati, 2.1 NM by sea.
Is Glossa Beach (nudist) sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Glossa Beach (nudist)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Glossa Beach (nudist)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Glossa Beach (nudist)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.