Myti
cove · Halkidiki and Thassos
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Myti is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Kalandra.
It lies in Chalcidice.
Also known as Παραλία Γυμνιστών Μύτη and Ακρ. Κασσάνδρας.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (163°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to west-south-west (84°–244°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- phare de Cassandréia: 12 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:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Poseidi cove · 1 NM by sea
- Glifoneri cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Mpoulamatsia cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Moles Kalyves cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Agios Nikolaos cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Kaloutsikos cove · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Halkidiki and Thassos
- Drenia cove
- Keramoti port
- Miraggio Marina marina
Questions
Is Myti sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Myti sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Glifoneri, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Myti?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Myti?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Myti?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.