Paralia Vougiouklaki
cove · Theologos · Sporades
Paralia Vougiouklaki is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Theologos.
It lies in Atalanti Gulf.
The bay opens towards the west (260°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.9 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (288°–308°).
- 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).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Halae: 27 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: Almyros Cove, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Theologos, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Theologos, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Vivos, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Almyros Cove, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Almyros Cove, 2.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Theologos cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Vivos cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Almyros Cove cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Traganas cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Skala Atalandis cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Palirria cove · 5.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Theologos
Questions
Is Paralia Vougiouklaki sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Almyros Cove, 2.7 NM by sea.
Is Paralia Vougiouklaki sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Theologos, 0.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Vougiouklaki?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Vougiouklaki?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Paralia Vougiouklaki?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.