Glarokavos

cove · Pefkochori · Halkidiki and Thassos

Glarokavos is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.

The nearest town is Pefkochori.

It lies in Toronean Gulf.

Also known as Παραλία Γυμνιστών Γλαρόκαβος.

The bay opens towards the north (8°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.

Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (4°–16°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Room to anchor: large (about 16.8 ha).

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Sandy beach.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agia Kyriaki, 7.5 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 16.8 ha).

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.