Agia Marina
cove · Euboea · Sporades
Agia Marina is a cove on the island of Euboea, in the Sporades cruising area.
The nearest town is Chalkida.
The bay opens towards the south-east (141°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.3 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (104°–128°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (148°–172°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (64 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Euripus Bridge: 17 min on foot
- Μικρό Βαθύ Εύβοιας: 25 min by dinghy
- Diachronic museum Arethousa: 28 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: Chalkis Commercial Port, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Chalkis Commercial Port, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Chalkis Commercial Port, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Chalkis Commercial Port, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Valopoula, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Chalkis Commercial Port port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Chalkis Commercial Port port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Valopoula cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Pelagos cove · 1 NM by sea
- Souvala cove · 1 NM by sea
- Bournondas cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Euboea
- Klimaki cove
- Sgoura cove
- Agioi Apostoloi cove
- Agiokambos port
Questions
Is Agia Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Agia Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Chalkis Commercial Port, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Agia Marina?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Agia Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Agia Marina?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.