Paralia Vergias
cove · Nea Kallikrateia · Thermaic Gulf
Paralia Vergias is a cove on the coast of Thermaic Gulf.
The nearest town is Nea Kallikrateia.
It lies in Chalcidice.
The bay opens towards the south-west (215°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west 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.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-north-west (140°–292°).
- 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.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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 east wind: Nea Irakleia, 6.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina near Nea Moudania, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina near Nea Moudania, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina near Nea Moudania, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina near Nea Moudania, 8.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina near Nea Moudania, 8.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Delfinia Settlement cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- beach of Anthoupolis cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Mykoniatika Nudist Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Nea Kallikratia Beach cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Kato Galini cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Plagia-Flogita Beach cove · 5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thermaic Gulf by wind
More places – Nea Kallikrateia
- beach of Anthoupolis cove
- Delfinia Settlement cove
Questions
Is Paralia Vergias sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Paralia Vergias sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina near Nea Moudania, 8.7 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Paralia Vergias?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Vergias?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Vergias?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.