Arkana (port)
marina · Halkidiki and Thassos
Arkana (port) is a marina on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Karyes.
It lies in Chalcidice.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 27.5 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-east (332°–40°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Vatopedi Monastery: 9 min on foot
- Apollonia: 21 min on foot
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Halkidiki and Thassos
- Agios Nikolaos cove
- Akr. Papadia cove
- Bousoulas cove
- Hanioti Beach cove
Questions
Is Arkana (port) sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Arkana (port) sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Arkana (port)?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Arkana (port)?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.