Skala Avdiron
cove · Halkidiki and Thassos
Skala Avdiron is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (163°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to west-south-west (72°–256°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Skala Avdiron lies in the protected area East Macedonia and Thrace National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Marina Fanari, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina Fanari, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina Fanari, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Fanari, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Fanari, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Lefkipos, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lefkipos cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Marina Fanari marina · 6.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Halkidiki and Thassos
- Plagia-Flogita Beach cove
- Pyrgadikia marina
- Stratoni Beach cove
- Sykia cove
Questions
Is Skala Avdiron sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Skala Avdiron sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Fanari, 6.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Skala Avdiron?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Skala Avdiron?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Skala Avdiron?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.