Paralia Analipsis
cove · Zagora · Sporades
Paralia Analipsis is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Zagora.
Also known as Ανάληψη.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (62°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) 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 south-east (344°–140°).
- 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 3.7 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Choreftou Bay, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agios Ioannis, 3.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Parisaina cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Elitsa Beach cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Choreftou Bay cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Agioi Saranda cove · 2 NM by sea
- Paralia Brianou cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Plaka cove · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Zagora
- Damouchari Beach cove
- Papa Nero Beach cove
- Paralia Brianou cove
- Parisaina cove
Questions
Is Paralia Analipsis sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Paralia Analipsis sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Analipsis?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Analipsis?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Analipsis?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.