Kalamitsa beach
cove · Kavala · Halkidiki and Thassos
Kalamitsa beach is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Kavala.
The bay opens towards the south-east (134°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 13.6 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–92°).
Swell can come in from east to south (100°–180°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: large (about 12 ha).
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.
A few houses ashore (30 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Antisara: 17 min by dinghy
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: Limani Kavalas Apostolos Pavlos, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Limani Kavalas Apostolos Pavlos, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Remvi, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Psatha, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Psatha, 4.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Batis cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Limani Kavalas Apostolos Pavlos port · 1.5 NM by sea
- Bomo Tosca Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Palio cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- 2o Esperino Epal Kavalas cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Psatha cove · 4.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Kavala
Questions
Is Kalamitsa beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kalamitsa beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Remvi, 4.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kalamitsa beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kalamitsa beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 12 ha).
Can you spend the night at Kalamitsa beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.