Chrysi Akti Panagias
cove · Nea Anchialos · Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
Chrysi Akti Panagias is a cove on the coast of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs.
The nearest town is Nea Anchialos.
It lies in Pagasetic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the south-east (145°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, 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 east to south-south-west (100°–200°).
- 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).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Chrisi Akti Panagias: 5 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 north-east wind: Velanidia, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Agios Georgios, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Nea Agchialos, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Nea Agchialos, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Nea Agchialos, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Velanidia cove · 1 NM by sea
- Agios Georgios cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Nea Agchialos marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Nea Agchialos cove · 2 NM by sea
- Chorostasi cove · 6.1 NM by sea
- Sourpi Bay cove · 6.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs by wind
More places – Nea Anchialos
- Nea Agchialos marina
- Agios Georgios cove
- Nea Agchialos cove
- Velanidia cove
Questions
Is Chrysi Akti Panagias sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Chrysi Akti Panagias sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Nea Agchialos, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Chrysi Akti Panagias?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Chrysi Akti Panagias?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Chrysi Akti Panagias?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.