Nudist Beach Destinika
cove · Sykia · Halkidiki and Thassos
Nudist Beach Destinika is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Sykia.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
Also known as Παραλία Δεστενίκα, Δεστενίκα and Κόρακας.
The bay opens towards the south-west (215°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), west and north-west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to west (172°–260°).
Swell can come in from west to west (264°–268°).
- 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 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
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 (12 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Dhestenika: 5 min on foot
- Toroni: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Porto Koufo, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Agios Nikolaos, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agios Nikolaos, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agios Nikolaos, 7.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Paralia Azapiko, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Toroni Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Azapiko cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Porto Koufo cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Styladario cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Akr. Papadia cove · 3 NM by sea
- Galini cove · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Sykia
- Kriaritsi cove
- Kristina Beach cove
- Par. Ambelos cove
- Paralia Azapiko cove
Questions
Is Nudist Beach Destinika sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Nudist Beach Destinika sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Koufo, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Nudist Beach Destinika?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Nudist Beach Destinika?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 4.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Nudist Beach Destinika?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.