Paralia Karianis
cove · Kariani · Halkidiki and Thassos
Paralia Karianis is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Kariani.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (194°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-north-west (108°–284°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 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.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Limani Karianis, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Limani Karianis, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Limani Karianis, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Limani Karianis, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Limani Karianis, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Limani Karianis, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vrysi cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Limani Karianis marina · 1 NM by sea
- Nudist Beach cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Sykia cove · 7.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Folias cove · 8.1 NM by sea
- Nea Kerdylia Beach cove · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Kariani
- Limani Karianis marina
- Vrysi cove
Questions
Is Paralia Karianis sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Karianis sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limani Karianis, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Karianis?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Karianis?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Karianis?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.