Panorama
cove · Drosia · Sporades
Panorama is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Drosia.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (348°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6.4 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (300°–312°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-east (336°–36°).
- 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 7.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Salganeus: 14 min by dinghy
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: Chalkis Commercial Port, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Chalkis Commercial Port, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Alykes, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bournondas, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Bournondas, 4.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Alykes cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Gaidaros cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Skiathou Beach cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Bournondas cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Valopoula cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- Chalkis Commercial Port port · 5.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Drosia
- Alykes cove
- Gaidaros cove
- Skiathou Beach cove
- Valopoula cove
Questions
Is Panorama sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Chalkis Commercial Port, 5.1 NM by sea.
Is Panorama sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Panorama?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Panorama?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Panorama?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.