Skala Oropou
marina · Nea Palatia · South Evia and East Attica
Skala Oropou is a marina on the coast of South Evia and East Attica.
The nearest town is Nea Palatia.
It lies in Attica.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east 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-north-east to north-north-east (12°–20°).
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-north-east (24°–64°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 70 m away
- Supermarket (Κρητικός) 210 m away
- Bus 280 m away
- Parking 400 m away
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, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Nisís Pezónisos, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Nisís Pezónisos, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralia Vatheos, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nisís Pezónisos, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Akrotiri Beach cove · 2 NM by sea
- Chalkoutsi marina · 3 NM by sea
- Nisís Pezónisos anchorage · 3.7 NM by sea
- Magoula cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Agii Apostoli marina · 5.4 NM by sea
- Paralia Agrilezas cove · 5.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of South Evia and East Attica by wind
More places – Nea Palatia
- Agii Apostoli marina
- Akrotiri Beach cove
Questions
Is Skala Oropou sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Nisís Pezónisos, 3.7 NM by sea.
Is Skala Oropou sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Skala Oropou?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Skala Oropou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.