Neorio Beach
anchorage · Kalavria · Saronic Gulf
Neorio Beach is an anchorage on the island of Kalavria, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest town is Poros.
It lies in Saronic Gulf.
Also known as Μικρό Νεώριο.
The bay opens towards the west (264°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from west to west (260°–272°).
- 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 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Poros: 30 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by dinghy
- Traditional settlement of Poros: 30 restaurants, bars or cafés, 23 min by dinghy
- Galatas: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by dinghy
- Archaeological Museum of Poros: 25 min by dinghy
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: Agia Sotira, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agia Sotira, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agia Sotira, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Love Beach, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Love Beach anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Russian Bay anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Agia Sotira cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Poros marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Greek Sails marina · 1 NM by sea
- Plaka Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Kalavria
- Askeli anchorage
- Love Beach anchorage
- Vagionia Beach cove
- Monastiri Beach cove
Questions
Is Neorio Beach sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Neorio Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Neorio Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Neorio Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Neorio Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.