Achlada Beach
cove · Sykia · Halkidiki and Thassos
Achlada Beach is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Sykia.
It lies in Chalcidice.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (153°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.5 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (140°–160°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Porto Koufo, 14.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kriaritsi, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Platania, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sarti Beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Platania cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Platanitsi Beach cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Kavourotrypes cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Little Paradise nudist beach cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Kriaritsi cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Sykia
- Thalatta Beach cove
- Sarti Beach cove
- Kriaritsi cove
- Kristina Beach cove
Questions
Is Achlada Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Achlada Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kriaritsi, 3.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Achlada Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Achlada Beach?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Achlada Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.