Agia Marina (anchorage)
anchorage · Marathon · South Evia and East Attica
Agia Marina (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of South Evia and East Attica.
The nearest town is Marathon.
It lies in Attica.
Also known as Αγία Μαρίνα.
The bay opens towards the east (101°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.5 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-north-east (72°–76°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (112°–136°).
- 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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Agia Marina: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 5 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-east wind: Theretro Axiomatikon Naftikou, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Theretro Axiomatikon Naftikou, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Almyropotamos Bay, 6.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Agia Marina Bay, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agia Marina port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Theretro Axiomatikon Naftikou cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Agia Marina Bay cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Nisides Vergoudia cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Kynos Oura (Dog's Tail) cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Marathon Bay cove · 5.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of South Evia and East Attica by wind
More places – Marathon
- Agia Marina port
- Agia Marina Bay cove
- Kynos Oura (Dog's Tail) cove
Questions
Is Agia Marina (anchorage) sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Agia Marina (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Almyropotamos Bay, 6.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Agia Marina (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Agia Marina (anchorage)?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Agia Marina (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.