Naftilos
cove · Ierissos · Halkidiki and Thassos
Naftilos is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Ierissos.
It lies in Chalcidice.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (63°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to south-east (356°–124°).
- 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 3.9 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 wind: Stratoni Beach, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Ierissos Beach, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Ierissos Beach, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lyra Bay, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Ierissos
- Ierissos Beach cove
- Lyra Bay cove
- Nea Roda cove
- Nireas cove
Questions
Is Naftilos sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Stratoni Beach, 5.1 NM by sea.
Is Naftilos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ierissos Beach, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Naftilos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Naftilos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Naftilos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.