Paralia Kanakia
cove · Salamis · Saronic Gulf
Paralia Kanakia is a cove on the island of Salamis, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest town is Aianteio.
It lies in Saronic Gulf.
Also known as Κανάκια.
The bay opens towards the west (261°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi) and south wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 12.8 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-west to west (216°–260°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (284°–320°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Mycenaean acropolis of Kanakia: 16 min on foot
- Kanakia: 19 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Steno, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina near Nea Peramos, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Steno, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Akrogiali, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Steno, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Steno cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Akrogiali cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Ano Iliakti cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Ydroviotopos Vourkari Megaron cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Agia Triada cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Perama Megaron cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Salamis
- Ano Iliakti cove
- Agamemnon cove
- Agios Nikolaos cove
Questions
Is Paralia Kanakia sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Steno, 2.6 NM by sea.
Is Paralia Kanakia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Kanakia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Kanakia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Kanakia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.