Chrousou Beach
cove · Paliouri · Halkidiki and Thassos
Chrousou Beach is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Paliouri.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (67°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 10.4 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-south-east (24°–112°).
- 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 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 13.8 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Paliouri: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 24 min by public transport (3)
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: Agia Kyriaki, 7.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Akr. Papadia, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Glarokavos, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Alonaki Akra, 1.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Alonaki Akra cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Glarokavos cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Miraggio Marina marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Agios Nikolaos cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Pefkochori Yalla-Flegra cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Pefkochori beach cove · 4.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Paliouri
- Alonaki Akra cove
Questions
Is Chrousou Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agia Kyriaki, 7.5 NM by sea.
Is Chrousou Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Alonaki Akra, 1.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Chrousou Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Chrousou Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 13.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Chrousou Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.