Papa Nero Beach
cove · Zagora · Sporades
Papa Nero Beach is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Zagora.
The bay opens towards the north-east (34°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to east (332°–100°).
- 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 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Damouchari: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 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-west wind: Agios Ioannis, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Ioannis cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Damouchari Beach cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Plaka cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Paralia Brianou cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Agioi Saranda cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Mylopotamos Beach cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Zagora
- Agioi Saranda cove
- Damouchari Beach cove
- Paralia Analipsis cove
- Paralia Brianou cove
Questions
Is Papa Nero Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Papa Nero Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Papa Nero Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Papa Nero Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Papa Nero Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.