Paralia Kallianou
cove · Euboea · South Evia and East Attica
Paralia Kallianou is a cove on the island of Euboea, in the South Evia and East Attica cruising area.
The bay opens towards the north (351°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-east (292°–56°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Schoinodavleia, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Giannitsi, 3.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kalergo cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Schoinodavleia cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Giannitsi cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Filagra Bay cove · 6.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Aktaiou cove · 7 NM by sea
- Varellaion cove · 7.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of South Evia and East Attica by wind
More places – Euboea
- Panagitsa Pounda cove
- Paralia Aktaiou cove
- Pera Katsouli cove
- Pinelopi cove
Questions
Is Paralia Kallianou sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Paralia Kallianou sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Kallianou?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Kallianou?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Kallianou?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.