Petrothalassa
cove · Kranidi · Saronic Gulf
Petrothalassa is a cove on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Kranidi.
It lies in Peloponnese.
Also known as Πετροθάλασσα.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (116°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 8.9 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-east (96°–148°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (152°–156°).
- 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 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (5 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
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: Órmos Metóchi, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kouzounos, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Kouzounos, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kouzounos, 5.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kounoupi cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Órmos Metóchi anchorage · 4.3 NM by sea
- Kouzounos cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Agios Mamas cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Spetses port · 5.6 NM by sea
- Paradise Beach cove · 5.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Kranidi
- Paralia Fournon cove
- Paralia Salandi cove
- Ververonda cove
Questions
Is Petrothalassa sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Petrothalassa sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kouzounos, 5.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Petrothalassa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Petrothalassa?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Petrothalassa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.