Plakes
cove · Stylida · Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs
Plakes is a cove on the coast of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs.
The nearest town is Stylida.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (213°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 5.2 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (200°–208°).
Swell can come in from south-west to south-west (216°–236°).
- 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: posidonia and sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.6 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 south wind: Neo Thronio, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Achinos Bay, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Achinos Bay, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Petarades cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Stylida Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- Achinos Bay cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Karavomylos cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Dhrosia cove · 2 NM by sea
- Neo Thronio cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Pagasetic and Evian Gulfs by wind
More places – Stylida
- Achinos Bay cove
- Petarades cove
- Stylida Bay cove
Questions
Is Plakes sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Plakes sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Plakes?
Seabed: posidonia and sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Plakes?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.