Lefkipos
cove · Halkidiki and Thassos
Lefkipos is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest settlement is Abdera.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (112°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-south-west (24°–204°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 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
Lefkipos lies in the protected area East Macedonia and Thrace National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Abdera: 28 min on foot
- Ancient Abdera: 42 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 north wind: Skala Avdiron, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina Fanari, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina Fanari, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina Fanari, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Fanari, 5.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Fanari, 5.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Skala Avdiron cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Marina Fanari marina · 5.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Halkidiki and Thassos
- Sani Marina marina
- Vourvourou cove
Questions
Is Lefkipos sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Skala Avdiron, 1.7 NM by sea.
Is Lefkipos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Fanari, 5.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Lefkipos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Lefkipos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Lefkipos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.