Marina Volou
marina · Volos · Sporades
Marina Volou is a marina on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Volos.
It lies in Pagasetic Gulf.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 14 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to south (140°–188°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Archaeological museum of Volos: 12 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (25) 170 m away
- Supermarket (Statha store) 340 m away
- Train (Βόλος) 1.9 km away
- Parking 210 m away
- Fuel by truck
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Volos, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Volos, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Volos, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Commercial Port of Volos, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Commercial Port of Volos, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Commercial Port of Volos port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Anavros cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Volos port · 1 NM by sea
- Agios Georgios cove · 6.5 NM by sea
- Velanidia cove · 6.9 NM by sea
- Chrysi Akti Panagias cove · 7.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Volos
- Anavros cove
- Commercial Port of Volos port
Questions
Is Marina Volou sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina Volou sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Volos, 1 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Marina Volou?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Volou?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.