Fteroti Beach
cove · Nikiti · Halkidiki and Thassos
Fteroti Beach is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Nikiti.
It lies in Chalcidice.
Also known as Φτερωτή.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (60°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (4°–16°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (108°–116°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 12.7 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (28 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Fteroti: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 6 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 north wind: Vourvourou, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Vourvourou, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Galini Beach, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Galini Beach, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Vourvourou, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Isidoros Beach cove · 1 NM by sea
- Galini Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Lagonisi Beach cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Vourvourou cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Ormos Panagias Beach cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Lagonisi marina · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Nikiti
- Galini Beach cove
- Kalogrias beach cove
Questions
Is Fteroti Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vourvourou, 2.1 NM by sea.
Is Fteroti Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Galini Beach, 1.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Fteroti Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Fteroti Beach?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 12.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Fteroti Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.