Kalamitsi
anchorage · Sykia · Halkidiki and Thassos
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Kalamitsi is an anchorage on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Sykia.
It lies in Chalcidice.
Also known as Παραλία Γυμνιστιών Καλαμίτσι.
The bay opens towards the south-east (146°).
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 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (136°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (45 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
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, 7.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kriaritsi, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Par. Ambelos, 1.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Thalatta Beach cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Par. Ambelos cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Kristina Beach cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Tigania Beach cove · 4.2 NM by sea
- Kriaritsi cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Sikia Beach cove · 5.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Sykia
- Porto Koufo cove
- Toroni Beach cove
- Platanitsi Beach cove
- Thalatta Beach cove
Questions
Is Kalamitsi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Kalamitsi sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kriaritsi, 4.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Kalamitsi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kalamitsi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 4.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Kalamitsi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.