Porto Carras
marina · Neos Marmaras · Halkidiki and Thassos
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Porto Carras is a marina on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Neos Marmaras.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Imeri Elia: 29 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (Spar) 1.6 km away
- Parking 130 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Limanaki marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Castello beach cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Lagomandra Beach cove · 3 NM by sea
- Agia Kyriaki cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Anthemus Beach cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Galini cove · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Neos Marmaras
- Limanaki marina
- Agia Kyriaki cove
Questions
Is Porto Carras sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Porto Carras sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Porto Carras?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Porto Carras?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.