Galini Beach

cove · Nikiti · Halkidiki and Thassos

Galini Beach is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.

The nearest town is Nikiti.

It lies in Chalcidice.

Also known as Γαλήνη.

The bay opens towards the north (351°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.

Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (332°–340°).

Swell can come in from north to north (356°–8°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Galini Beach for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Seabed, depth and room

Seabed: sand and posidonia.

Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: medium (about 3.5 ha).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.

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 (13 buildings within 600 m).

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Galini: 11 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, 3 NM by sea.
In north-east wind: Lagonisi, 1.2 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Ormos Panagias Beach, 1 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Lagonisi Beach cove · 0.2 NM by sea
Ormos Panagias Beach cove · 1 NM by sea
Lagonisi marina · 1.2 NM by sea
Trani Ammouda Beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Fteroti Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Pyrgos Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind

More places – Nikiti

Questions

Is Galini Beach sheltered from the tramontana?

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vourvourou, 3 NM by sea.

Is Galini Beach sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

How deep is the water at Galini Beach?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Galini Beach?

Seabed: sand and posidonia. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Can you spend the night at Galini Beach?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.