Schoinia
cove · Livanates · Sporades
Schoinia is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Livanates.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (60°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 13.5 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–144°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to south-east (336°–124°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cynus: 36 min on foot
- Arkitsa: 38 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: Almyros Cove, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Loutra Edipsou, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Paralia Traganas, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Skala Atalandis, 4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Skala Atalandis, 4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Almyros Cove, 6.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Skala Atalandis cove · 4 NM by sea
- Palirria cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Almyros Cove cove · 6.9 NM by sea
- Paralia Traganas cove · 7.1 NM by sea
- Loutra Edipsou port · 7.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Gialtron cove · 7.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Livanates
- Palirria cove
- Skala Atalandis cove
Questions
Is Schoinia sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Almyros Cove, 6.9 NM by sea.
Is Schoinia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Skala Atalandis, 4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Schoinia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Schoinia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Schoinia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.