nikis
marina · Thessaloniki · Thermaic Gulf
nikis is a marina on the coast of Thermaic Gulf.
The nearest town is Thessaloniki.
It lies in Chalkidiki.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (232°–240°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Thessaloniki Concert Hall: 26 min on foot
- White Tower of Thessaloniki: 29 min by public transport (5Α)
- Hagia Sophia: 35 min by public transport (5)
- Basilica of Agios Dimitrios, Thessaloniki: 49 min by public transport (5Α)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Marrone Restaurant) 190 m away
- Supermarket (AB Shop & Go) 420 m away
- Metro 1.1 km away
- Parking 220 m away
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: Patriarchiko, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Apovathra Neon Epivaton, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Naftikos Omilos Kalamarias, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Naftikos Omilos Kalamarias marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Kellarios Bay cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- nikis marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Patriarchiko cove · 3 NM by sea
- Karavakia - Thessaloniki Waterbus. Pereia Stop. port · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thermaic Gulf by wind
More places – Thessaloniki
- Naftikos Omilos Kalamarias marina
- Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias marina
Questions
Is nikis sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is nikis sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at nikis?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at nikis?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.