Paralia Myrtofytou
cove · Halkidiki and Thassos
Paralia Myrtofytou is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest settlement is Paralia Myrtofytou, Kavala.
The bay opens towards the south-east (146°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-west (60°–236°).
- 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 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Paralia Myrtofytou, Kavala: 14 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Paralia Folias cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Elaiochoriou cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Nudist Beach cove · 5.6 NM by sea
- Agios Athanasios cove · 5.7 NM by sea
- Ammolofoi cove · 6.1 NM by sea
- Vrasidas cove · 8.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Halkidiki and Thassos
- Paralia Folias cove
- Paralia Kambos (Pyrgadikia) cove
- Plagia-Flogita Beach cove
- Pyrgadikia marina
Questions
Is Paralia Myrtofytou sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Myrtofytou sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limani Karianis, 10.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Myrtofytou?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Myrtofytou?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Myrtofytou?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.