Mikyverna
cove · Halkidiki and Thassos
Mikyverna is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Kalyves Polygyrou.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (158°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 21.7 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-west (108°–220°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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 (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Kalyves Polygyrou: 19 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 south-west wind: Cove near Nea Fokea, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: agjio mama, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- agjio mama cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Oikismos Karamichail cove · 9.5 NM by sea
- Metamorfosi cove · 10 NM by sea
- Liosi cove · 11.1 NM by sea
- Kallithea cove · 12 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Halkidiki and Thassos
- Kyani Akti cove
- Loutra cove
- Nea Kerdylia Beach cove
- Nudist Beach cove
Questions
Is Mikyverna sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Mikyverna sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Mikyverna?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mikyverna?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Mikyverna?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.