Paralia Makrygiali
cove · Igoumenitsa · Ionian Sea
Paralia Makrygiali is a cove on the coast of Ionian Sea.
The nearest town is Igoumenitsa.
The bay opens towards the north-west (308°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (300°–320°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 23.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Paralia Makrygiali lies in the protected area Vatatsa - Divari - Ormos Valtou - Drepano Dimou Igoumenitsas: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 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: Limeniko Soma, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bouka Beach, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lefkimmi Port, 6.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Limeniko Soma marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Kerkyra anchorage · 3.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Elena cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Plataria marina · 4.2 NM by sea
- Dei cove · 5 NM by sea
- Gallikos Molos cove · 5.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Igoumenitsa
- Limeniko Soma marina
- Paralia Elena cove
- Paralia Kerkyra anchorage
Questions
Is Paralia Makrygiali sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Limeniko Soma, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Paralia Makrygiali sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Makrygiali?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Makrygiali?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 23.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Paralia Makrygiali?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.