A practical, skipper-first briefing for an easy, safe stop with clear coordinates, approach notes, and what you’ll actually find ashore.
Region: Central Greece, North Evian (Euboean) Gulf
Nearest hubs by sea/road: Chalkida (Chalcis) on Evia; mainland Central Greece coastlines nearby.
Seabed mix: Sand with rocky areas along parts of the shoreline (choose sand patches for best set).
Anchor location: Skorponeria (Σκροπονέρια) area, North Evian Gulf, Central Greece.
Decimal coordinates: 38.5095, 23.3803
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Holding: Best on sand patches; avoid rocky tongues closer to certain shore sections. Back down firmly and check for a clean set.
Shelter & wind: This bay sits inside the North Evian Gulf, generally offering moderate protection from open-sea swell; local wind shifts and katabatics can still funnel down the surrounding hills—monitor gusts and keep ample swing room. (Context on bay’s position within North Evian Gulf.)
Depths: Depth contours vary; choose a spot with comfortable under-keel clearance and space to swing. Favor mid-bay sand patches rather than tucking right onto rocky shelves.
Approach: Arrive in good light to read the water; proceed slowly and post a bow lookout. Give any rocky points a wide berth before curving into your chosen patch of sand.
Overnighting: Quiet setting, typically calm when winds ease after sunset; set a reliable anchor alarm and consider a stern line only if you’re deliberately staying clear of traffic or shelves.
Dinghy landing: Beach landing is straightforward on suitable sections of the shore.
Food / water / fuel / dock: Not evident immediately at the waterline here; plan to be self-sufficient and re-provision/fuel at larger ports like Chalkida (services available in town).
Chalkida (Chalcis), Evia – Good base for provisions, services, and onward routing inside the Evian gulfs. ~25–26 km by road from Skroponeria; an obvious maritime hub nearby.
Eretria (South Evian Gulf side) – Additional town facilities and ferry connections across the channel (useful if organizing crew changes).
Anchoring is commonly practiced in this bay. As always in Greece, verify there are no local restrictions on the day and avoid any swim-only zones.
Sand with rocky areas. Aim for sand patches for reliable holding; avoid laying chain over rock to reduce chafe.
Depths vary across the bay; arrive in daylight, check charts and sound actively to select a comfortable contour with room to swing.
Inside the North Evian Gulf, the bay is screened from long-fetch Aegean swell, but local gusts and wind shifts can occur—set generously and use ample scope.
Usually manageable given the gulf’s geography; occasional chop from passing craft or wind shifts—anchor alarm recommended.
None evident immediately off the beach sections described—plan to anchor and dinghy ashore.
Yes—beach landing on suitable stretches of shoreline.
Not right at the beach; plan to stock up in Chalkida or other larger ports in Evia before/after your stop.
Chalkida for services and bridges; Eretria and other Evian coast towns for additional options depending on your route.
Yes, when conditions are fair and you secure a clean set on sand with prudent scope and alarms.
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