Potamos
cove · Epanomi · Thermaic Gulf
Potamos is a cove on the coast of Thermaic Gulf.
The nearest town is Epanomi.
It lies in Chalkidiki.
The bay opens towards the south (181°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to west-south-west (116°–256°).
- 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 3.3 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
Potamos lies in the protected area Limnothalassa Epanomis (Tsairi): check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Epanomi: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min by public transport (77Η)
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: Agios Nikolaos, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Agios Nikolaos, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Nea Michaniona, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Nea Michaniona, 6.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Nea Michaniona, 6.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mytikas cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Agios Nikolaos cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Nea Irakleia cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Nea Michaniona port · 6.2 NM by sea
- Kato Galini cove · 7.3 NM by sea
- Nea Kallikratia Beach cove · 7.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thermaic Gulf by wind
More places – Epanomi
- Agios Nikolaos cove
- Mytikas cove
Questions
Is Potamos sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Potamos sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Agios Nikolaos, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Potamos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Potamos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Potamos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.