Vrysi
cove · Kariani · Halkidiki and Thassos
Vrysi is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Kariani.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (196°).
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°–288°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Vrysi, Kavala: 12 min on foot
- Galepsus: 52 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 east wind: Limani Karianis, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Limani Karianis, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Limani Karianis, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Limani Karianis, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Limani Karianis, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Limani Karianis, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Karianis cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Limani Karianis marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Nudist Beach cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Paralia Folias cove · 7.5 NM by sea
- Sykia cove · 7.9 NM by sea
- Nea Kerdylia Beach cove · 9.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Kariani
- Limani Karianis marina
- Paralia Karianis cove
Questions
Is Vrysi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Vrysi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limani Karianis, 0.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Vrysi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vrysi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vrysi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.