Xeropotamos

cove · Antikythera · Southern Peloponnese

Xeropotamos is a cove on the island of Antikythera, in the Southern Peloponnese cruising area.

The nearest settlement is Potamos.

Also known as Ποταμός.

The bay opens towards the north-north-west (346°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.

No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.

Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (328°–8°).

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.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: small (about 1.6 ha).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.

Beach within 300 m.

No road nearby.

Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

No. It is exposed in north wind.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 1.6 ha).

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.