Salonikiou Beach
cove · Nikiti · Halkidiki and Thassos
Salonikiou Beach is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Nikiti.
It lies in Chalcidice.
Also known as Σαλονικιού.
The bay opens towards the east (93°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 18.1 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-east (60°–144°).
- 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 3.2 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.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (29 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Salonikiou: 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-east wind: Pyrgadikia, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Lagonisi, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Ormos Panagias Beach, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Pyrgos Beach, 2.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Eleonas Beach cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Pyrgadikia marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Pyrgos Beach cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Trani Ammouda Beach cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Ormos Panagias Beach cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Lagonisi marina · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Nikiti
- Ormos Panagias Beach cove
- Pyrgos Beach cove
- Spathies Beach cove
Questions
Is Salonikiou Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Salonikiou Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ormos Panagias Beach, 3.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Salonikiou Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Salonikiou 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 Salonikiou Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.