Metamorfosi
cove · Nikiti · Halkidiki and Thassos
Metamorfosi is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Nikiti.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south (190°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 14 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (124°–268°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (54 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Metamorfosi: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 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 east wind: Agios Ioannis Beach, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Mikyverna, 10 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Ioannis Beach cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Koviou Beach cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Kalogrias beach cove · 6 NM by sea
- Spathies Beach cove · 6.4 NM by sea
- Anthemus Beach cove · 7.5 NM by sea
- Lagomandra Beach cove · 9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Nikiti
- Eleonas Beach cove
- Koviou Beach cove
- Ormos Panagias Beach cove
- Pyrgos Beach cove
Questions
Is Metamorfosi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Metamorfosi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Metamorfosi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Metamorfosi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Metamorfosi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.