Paralia Mavro Lithari
cove · Saronis · Saronic Gulf
Paralia Mavro Lithari is a cove on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Saronis.
It lies in Attica.
Also known as Μαύρο Λιθάρι and Ν.Ο. Μαύρο Λιθάρι.
The bay opens towards the west (281°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (meltemi) wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 17.8 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-west (240°–316°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (320°–328°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 6.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Mavro Lithari: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 9 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: Efkalypta, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Vouliagmeni Bay, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Lombarnda, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Lagonisi, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Second Beach of Saronis cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Eden cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Efkalypta cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Lagonisi anchorage · 2.5 NM by sea
- Skalakia Anavyssou cove · 3.8 NM by sea
- Agios Nikolaos port · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Saronis
- Lagonisi anchorage
- Efkalypta cove
- Second Beach of Saronis cove
Questions
Is Paralia Mavro Lithari sheltered from the meltemi?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Efkalypta, 2.5 NM by sea.
Is Paralia Mavro Lithari sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Mavro Lithari?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Mavro Lithari?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Paralia Mavro Lithari?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.