Kriaritsi
cove · Sykia · Halkidiki and Thassos
Kriaritsi is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Sykia.
It lies in Chalcidice.
Also known as Παραλία Κριαρίτσι and Klimataria Beach.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (19°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.5 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north to north-east (0°–52°).
- 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 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings 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 wind: Sikia Beach, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Achlada Beach, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Porto Koufo, 11.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Pigadaki, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Tigania Beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Pigadaki cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Sikia Beach cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Kristina Beach cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Platania cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Sarti Beach cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Sykia
- Sarti Beach cove
- Achlada Beach cove
- Kristina Beach cove
- Nudist Beach Destinika cove
Questions
Is Kriaritsi sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sikia Beach, 1.3 NM by sea.
Is Kriaritsi sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Kriaritsi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Kriaritsi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Kriaritsi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.