Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias
marina · Thessaloniki · Thermaic Gulf
Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias 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 and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 6 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west-south-west (208°–248°).
- 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 0.2 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:
- White Tower of Thessaloniki: 34 min by public transport (5Α)
- Hagia Sophia: 39 min by public transport (5)
- Basilica of Agios Dimitrios, Thessaloniki: 54 min by public transport (5)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Γιαλός) 90 m away
- Supermarket (Market In) 610 m away
- Metro 1.2 km away
- Parking 360 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-east wind: nikis, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Patriarchiko, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Apovathra Neon Epivaton, 4.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Naftikos Omilos Kalamarias, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Naftikos Omilos Kalamarias marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- nikis marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- nikis marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Kellarios Bay cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Patriarchiko cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Karavakia - Thessaloniki Waterbus. Pereia Stop. port · 3.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Thermaic Gulf by wind
More places – Thessaloniki
- Kellarios Bay cove
- Naftikos Omilos Kalamarias marina
- nikis marina
Questions
Is Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is nikis, 0.9 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vasi Naftoproskopon Kalamarias?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.