Akrotiri Beach
cove · Nea Palatia · South Evia and East Attica
Akrotiri Beach is a cove on the coast of South Evia and East Attica.
The nearest town is Nea Palatia.
It lies in Attica.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (334°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west 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-west.
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (36°–40°).
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (44°–48°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: Nisís Pezónisos, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Nisís Pezónisos, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Nisís Pezónisos, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Chalkoutsi, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralia Vatheos, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nisís Pezónisos, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Chalkoutsi marina · 1 NM by sea
- Skala Oropou marina · 2 NM by sea
- Nisís Pezónisos anchorage · 3.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Agrilezas cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Dilesi cove · 4 NM by sea
- Ex Eva Camping cove · 4.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of South Evia and East Attica by wind
More places – Nea Palatia
- Agii Apostoli marina
- Skala Oropou marina
Questions
Is Akrotiri Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Nisís Pezónisos, 3.2 NM by sea.
Is Akrotiri Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Akrotiri Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Akrotiri Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 1.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Akrotiri Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.