Strand
cove · Peristera · Sporades
Strand is a cove on the island of Peristera, in the Sporades cruising area.
Peristera is part of the Sporades.
The bay opens towards the east (91°).
National marine park of Alonissos, classic wreck that can be visited by diving.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-south-east (24°–164°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 16.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Strand lies in the protected area National Marine Park of Alonissos, Northern Sporades (NMPANS): check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Steni Vala, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Steni Vala, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Vasilikos, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Vasilikos, 6.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vasilikos, 6.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Steni Vala cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Kokkinokastro cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Kalyvia Alexiou cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Milia cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Spartines cove · 5.6 NM by sea
- Vasilikos cove · 6.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Peristera
- Agios Petros Bay cove
- Kottes cove
- Lalarias Beach cove
Questions
Is Strand sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Steni Vala, 4.7 NM by sea.
Is Strand sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vasilikos, 6.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Strand?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 16.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Strand?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Strand?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.