Paralia Vatheos
cove · Sporades
Paralia Vatheos is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Vathy.
The bay opens towards the north-east (51°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.4 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east (28°–80°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
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 good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Vathy: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 28 min on foot
- Aulis: 36 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 wind: Ex Eva Camping, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Ex Eva Camping, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Nisís Pezónisos, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Chalkoutsi, 4.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Avlida Beach cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Dilesi cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Paralia Agrilezas cove · 3 NM by sea
- Ex Eva Camping cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Chalkoutsi marina · 4.9 NM by sea
- Akrotiri Beach cove · 5.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Sporades
- Paltsi cove
- Paralia Traganas cove
- Pigadi cove
- Potistika cove
Questions
Is Paralia Vatheos sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Ex Eva Camping, 3.5 NM by sea.
Is Paralia Vatheos sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Chalkoutsi, 4.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Vatheos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Vatheos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Vatheos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.