Pyrgos Beach
cove · Nikiti · Halkidiki and Thassos
Pyrgos Beach is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Nikiti.
It lies in Chalcidice.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (74°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 21.2 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-south-east (24°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 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
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Singus: 6 min on foot
- Tower of Chrysokamaro: 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: Salonikiou Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Lagonisi, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Lagonisi, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Ormos Panagias Beach, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Trani Ammouda Beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Ormos Panagias Beach cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Lagonisi marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Lagonisi Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Galini Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Eleonas Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Nikiti
- Metamorfosi cove
- Ormos Panagias Beach cove
- Salonikiou Beach cove
- Spathies Beach cove
Questions
Is Pyrgos Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Salonikiou Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
Is Pyrgos Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ormos Panagias Beach, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Pyrgos Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Pyrgos Beach?
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 Pyrgos Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.