MARTSELO BEACH
cove · Parikia · Cyclades
MARTSELO BEACH is a cove on the coast of Cyclades.
The nearest town is Parikia.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (209°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.2 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south to south (180°–188°).
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (192°–228°).
- 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 4.3 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 (2 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cave of Archilochus: 12 min on foot
- Cave of Archilochos (Paros): 13 min on foot
- Parikia traditional settlement: 61 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min by dinghy
- Parikia: 47 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Livadia, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Livadia, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Delfini, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agios Stefanos, 9.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Krotiri cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- unorganized beach cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Livadia cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Parikia port · 0.4 NM by sea
- Delfini cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Parasporos cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Parikia
- Delfini cove
- Krotiri cove
- unorganized beach cove
- Parasporos cove
Questions
Is MARTSELO BEACH sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is MARTSELO BEACH sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Livadia, 0.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at MARTSELO BEACH?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at MARTSELO BEACH?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at MARTSELO BEACH?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.