Pyrgos Chiliadous
cove · Ierissos · Halkidiki and Thassos
Pyrgos Chiliadous is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Ierissos.
It lies in Chalcidice.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (150°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–100°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-west (112°–228°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
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: Paralia Kambos (Pyrgadikia), 3.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Tratovoli, 4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Tratovoli, 4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Tsaska, 4.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Epivatigos Limenas, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralia Kambos (Pyrgadikia), 3.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Kambos (Pyrgadikia) cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Tratovoli cove · 4 NM by sea
- Pyrgadikia marina · 4.2 NM by sea
- Karagatsia cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Tsaska cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Alikes beach cove · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Ierissos
Questions
Is Pyrgos Chiliadous sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Pyrgos Chiliadous sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Tratovoli, 4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Pyrgos Chiliadous?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Pyrgos Chiliadous?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Pyrgos Chiliadous?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.