Glyfada Beach
cove · Attica · Saronic Gulf
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Glyfada Beach is a cove on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest settlement is Athens.
Also known as Παραλία Γλυφάδας Ακτή Α.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (212°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 14.4 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-west (192°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.2 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
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (48 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: 52 min by public transport (Α2)
- Acropolis of Athens: 70 min by public transport (Α2)
- Athens: 156 restaurants, bars or cafés, 72 min by public transport (Α2)
- Parthenon: 72 min by public transport (Α2)
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: Marina Agios Kosmas, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Agios Kosmas, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina Agios Kosmas, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: 4i Marina Glyfadas, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- 3rd Glyfada Beach cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Marina Agios Kosmas marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- 1i Marina Glyfadas marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- 4i Marina Glyfadas marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- 3i Marina Glyfadas marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Voula Beach cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Attica
- 3i Marina Glyfadas marina
- 4i Marina Glyfadas marina
Questions
Is Glyfada Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Glyfada Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Agios Kosmas, 0.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Glyfada Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Glyfada Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 5.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Glyfada Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.