Plaka
cove · Zagora · Sporades
Plaka is a cove on the coast of Sporades.
The nearest town is Zagora.
The bay opens towards the north-east (50°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) 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 south-east (336°–128°).
- 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 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Local rules
- Berthing fees for leisure boats (τέλη ελλιμενισμού) are set under the interministerial order 8122.1/29/2014 (ΦΕΚ Β 2032/2014); they are assessed and collected by the South Kynouria municipal port fund or by an appointed contractor.
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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: Papa Nero Beach, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agios Ioannis, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Ioannis cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Papa Nero Beach cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Paralia Brianou cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Agioi Saranda cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Damouchari Beach cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Choreftou Bay cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sporades by wind
More places – Zagora
- Paralia Brianou cove
- Parisaina cove
Questions
Is Plaka sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Plaka sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Plaka?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plaka?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Plaka?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.