Miraggio Marina
marina · Halkidiki and Thassos
Miraggio Marina is a marina on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.3 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to east (336°–80°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
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: Agia Kyriaki, 8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Akr. Papadia, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Glarokavos, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Agios Nikolaos, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Chrousou Beach, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Nikolaos cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Chrousou Beach cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Alonaki Akra cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Glarokavos cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Pefkochori Yalla-Flegra cove · 5.8 NM by sea
- Pefkochori beach cove · 6.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Halkidiki and Thassos
- Myti cove
- Agios Nikolaos cove
- Akr. Papadia cove
Questions
Is Miraggio Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agia Kyriaki, 8 NM by sea.
Is Miraggio Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agios Nikolaos, 1.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Miraggio Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Miraggio Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.