Ayioi Apostoli
cove · Milina · Sporades
Ayioi Apostoli is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Milina.
It lies in Pagasetic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-east (124°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (120°–124°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (128°–132°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (10 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ayii Apostoli Lafkou: 3 min on foot
- Koukouléika: 17 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 east wind: Mavri Petra, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Mavri Petra, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Mavri Petra, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mavri Petra cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Agios Andreas cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Milina cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Chorto cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Vathoudi Bay anchorage · 1.5 NM by sea
- Kalamos cove · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Milina
- Mavri Petra cove
- Milina cove
- Vathoudi Bay anchorage
Questions
Is Ayioi Apostoli sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ayioi Apostoli sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mavri Petra, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ayioi Apostoli?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ayioi Apostoli?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Ayioi Apostoli?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.