Patriarchiko
cove · Thermaic Gulf
Patriarchiko is a cove on the coast of Thermaic Gulf.
The nearest town is Thermi.
It lies in Chalkidiki.
The bay opens towards the west (278°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
No shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 9.1 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-west (244°–320°).
- 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
Seabed: sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Arch of Galerius and Rotunda: 50 min by public transport (1Χ)
- White Tower of Thessaloniki: 53 min by public transport (1Χ)
- Basilica of Agios Dimitrios, Thessaloniki: 63 min by public transport (1Χ)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Apovathra Neon Epivaton, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Naftikos Omilos Kalamarias, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- nikis marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- Naftikos Omilos Kalamarias marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- Karavakia - Thessaloniki Waterbus. Pereia Stop. port · 2.5 NM by sea
- nikis marina · 3 NM by sea
- Apovathra Neon Epivaton marina · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thermaic Gulf by wind
More places – Thermaic Gulf
- Paralia Paliourias cove
- Paralia Papakosta cove
- Plaka Litochorou cove
- Velika cove
Questions
Is Patriarchiko sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias, 2.2 NM by sea.
Is Patriarchiko sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Patriarchiko?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Patriarchiko?
Seabed: sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Patriarchiko?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.