Mikro
cove · Platania · Sporades
Mikro is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Platania.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (156°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (88°–232°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Mikro, Magnesia: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 3 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:
Nearby anchorages and ports
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Platania
Questions
Is Mikro sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Mikro sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Big Banana Beach, 5.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Mikro?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mikro?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mikro?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.