Paralia Azapiko
cove · Sykia · Halkidiki and Thassos
Paralia Azapiko is a cove on the coast of Halkidiki and Thassos.
The nearest town is Sykia.
It lies in Toronean Gulf.
Also known as Παραλία and Παραλία Αζάπικο.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (200°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), 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-south-east to west-south-west (152°–248°).
- 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
Seabed: sand, posidonia and mud.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Azapiko: 21 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, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Porto Carras, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Porto Carras, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Carras, 7.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Styladario cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Akr. Papadia cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Nudist Beach Destinika cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Toroni Beach cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Galini cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Porto Koufo cove · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Halkidiki and Thassos by wind
More places – Sykia
- Nudist Beach Destinika cove
- Par. Ambelos cove
- Pigadaki cove
Questions
Is Paralia Azapiko sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Azapiko sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Porto Koufo, 4.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Azapiko?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Azapiko?
Seabed: sand, posidonia and mud. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Azapiko?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.