Chalki
port · Chalki · Dodecanese
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Chalki is a port on the island of Chalki, in the Dodecanese cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Chalki, Dodecanese.
Chalki is part of the Dodecanese.
Also known as Χάλκη.
Harbour with colourful neoclassical houses, car-free island.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (68°–84°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–128°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Chalki, Dodecanese: 13 restaurants, bars or cafés, 7 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Taverne Maria) on site
- Supermarket 60 m away
- Bus on site
- Parking 620 m away
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: Pontamos, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Pontamos, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Orm. Tigani, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Orm. Tigani, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Pontamos cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Orm. Tigani cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Orm. Alimias cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Gialli cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Orm. Emboreios cove · 5.6 NM by sea
- Glyfada cove · 7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Dodecanese by wind
More places – Chalki
Questions
Is Chalki sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Chalki sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Orm. Tigani, 3.3 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Chalki?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Chalki?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.