Chalkis Commercial Port
port · Euboea – Chalkída, 38.459, 23.590 · Sporades
Chalkis Commercial Port is a port on the island of Euboea, in the Sporades cruising area.
The nearest town is Chalkida.
Also known as Κάστρο.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
- 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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- The Ottoman Orphanage of Chalcis: 13 min on foot
- Chalkída: 38 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min on foot
- Archaeological museum of Chalkida: 16 min on foot
- Karababa: 24 min by dinghy
- Vathy: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 min by public transport (A3)
- Lefkandi: 36 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Παντοπωλείο 1922) 230 m away
- Supermarket (Σκλαβενίτης) 440 m away
- Train (Χαλκίδα) 490 m away
- Parking 230 m away
- Fuel by truck
- Port de Chalkida – mouillage touristique de Vourkari (ΟΛΝΕ Α.Ε.)
Local rules
- Passage through the Euripus movable bridge is charged (leisure craft ≤ 50 GT: €23; above that, €0.10 per additional GT; +25 % at night between 21:00 and 5:00; +75 % on Sundays; VAT extra).
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-west wind: Valopoula, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Chalkis Commercial Port port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Agia Marina cove · 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 – Chalkída, 38.459, 23.590
- Oreoi Bay cove
- Chalkis Commercial Port port
- Klimaki cove
- Sgoura cove
Questions
Is Chalkis Commercial Port sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Chalkis Commercial Port sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Chalkis Commercial Port?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Chalkis Commercial Port?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.