Plaka Beach
cove · Nafplio · Argolic Gulf
Plaka Beach is a cove on the coast of Argolic Gulf.
The nearest town is Nafplio.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-east (145°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (80°–204°).
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (236°–240°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Drépano: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 21 min on foot
- Kallithéa: 23 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-east wind: Vivari, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Valtos, 4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Drepano Bay, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Vivari, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Vivari, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralia Asinis, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Asinis cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Vivari port · 1.2 NM by sea
- Psili Ammos beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Tolo marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Drepano Bay cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Vivari (anchorage) anchorage · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Argolic Gulf by wind
More places – Nafplio
- Neraki Beach cove
- Paralia Asinis cove
Questions
Is Plaka Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Plaka Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Drepano Bay, 1.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Plaka Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plaka Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Plaka Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.