Galini
cove · Neos Marmaras · Halkidiki and Thassos
Galini is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Neos Marmaras.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-west (220°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), south-east (sirocco), west and north-west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to west-south-west (180°–244°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (284°–292°).
- 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 4.3 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
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, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Agia Kyriaki, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Carras, 5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto Carras, 5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Carras, 5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Styladario, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Akr. Papadia cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Agia Kyriaki cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Styladario cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Paralia Azapiko cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Nudist Beach Destinika cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Porto Carras marina · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Neos Marmaras
- Anthemus Beach cove
- Castello beach cove
- Lagomandra Beach cove
Questions
Is Galini sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agia Kyriaki, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Galini sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agia Kyriaki, 2.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Galini?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Galini?
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 Galini?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.