Vasilika
cove · Salamis · Saronic Gulf
Vasilika is a cove on the island of Salamis, in the Saronic Gulf cruising area.
The nearest town is Salamina.
It lies in Saronic Gulf.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (290°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.4 NM of open water towards the north-west.
No open sector to the swell was found.
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ψιλή Άμμος: 24 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 west wind: Salamina Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Salamina Marina, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Psili Ammos cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Ble Limanaki cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Salamina Marina marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Spithari cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Agios Nikolaos cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Ano Iliakti cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Salamis
Questions
Is Vasilika sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Vasilika sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Vasilika?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vasilika?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Vasilika?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.