Nudist Beach
cove · Chalcidice · Halkidiki and Thassos
Nudist Beach is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest settlement is Vourvourou.
Also known as Παραλία Καρύδι and Παραλία Μικρό Καρύδι.
The bay opens towards the north-east (55°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 18.6 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north to east-south-east (0°–112°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (37 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Vourvourou: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 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 wind: Vourvourou, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Vourvourou, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Galini Beach, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Galini Beach, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Vourvourou Beach, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vourvourou Beach cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Fava beach cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Vourvourou cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- White beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Koutloumousi Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Agios Isidoros Beach cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Chalcidice
- Little Paradise nudist beach cove
- Livadi cove
- Paralia Zepkou cove
Questions
Is Nudist Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vourvourou, 1.3 NM by sea.
Is Nudist Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Galini Beach, 4.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Nudist Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Nudist Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 1.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Nudist Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.