Paloukia
port · Salamis · Saronic Gulf
Paloukia is a port on the island of Salamis, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Ampelakia.
It lies in Saronic Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ampelakia: 33 min on foot
- Cave of Euripides: 43 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Godgilla Umami Street Food) 190 m away
- Supermarket (ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος) 270 m away
- Bus (ΚΤΕΛ Σαλαμίνας Κεντρικός Σταθμός) 100 m away
- Parking 310 m away
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: Paralia Peramatos, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Armos marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Paralia Peramatos cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Limenas Irakleous cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Kaki Vigla cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Skaramaga Pier marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Limenas Agiou Georgiou marina · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Salamis
- Maroudi cove
- Oikismos Galini cove
- Psili Ammos cove
- Salamina Marina marina
Questions
Is Paloukia sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paloukia sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paralia Peramatos, 1.4 NM by sea.
Can you spend the night at Paloukia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.