Paralia Chiliadou
cove · Nafpaktos · Gulf of Corinth
Paralia Chiliadou is a cove on the coast of Gulf of Corinth.
The nearest town is Nafpaktos.
It lies in Gulf of Corinth.
Also known as Χιλιαδού.
The bay opens towards the south-east (136°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 11.5 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (96°–152°).
- 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 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
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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-east wind: Parathalasso, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kite Surfing, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kite Surfing, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kite Surfing, 5.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Parathalasso cove · 1 NM by sea
- Kite Surfing cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Marina Nafpaktou port · 5.7 NM by sea
- Arachovitika marina marina · 6.4 NM by sea
- Selianitika cove · 8.3 NM by sea
- Trizonia marina · 8.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Gulf of Corinth by wind
More places – Nafpaktos
- Arachovitika marina marina
- Kite Surfing cove
- Parathalasso cove
Questions
Is Paralia Chiliadou sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Chiliadou sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kite Surfing, 5.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Chiliadou?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Chiliadou?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Chiliadou?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.