Paralia Ai Giannis
cove · Thermaic Gulf
Paralia Ai Giannis is a cove on the coast of Thermaic Gulf.
The nearest town is Keramidi.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (58°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in 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 to south-east (352°–124°).
- 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 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 (7 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Casthanaea: 28 min on foot
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kamari cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Rakopotamos cove · 3.7 NM by sea
- Paralia Papakosta cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Kato Polydendri cove · 5.3 NM by sea
- Velika cove · 10.4 NM by sea
- Elitsa Beach cove · 10.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thermaic Gulf by wind
More places – Thermaic Gulf
- Kamari cove
- Kato Polydendri cove
- Paralia Paliourias cove
- Paralia Papakosta cove
Questions
Is Paralia Ai Giannis sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Paralia Ai Giannis sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Paralia Ai Giannis?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Paralia Ai Giannis?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Paralia Ai Giannis?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.