Sandy beach · Άγιος Νικόλαος, Greece

Fortezza of Rethymnon

A sandy beach in Άγιος Νικόλαος, Greece. It is fairly sheltered, with open water only toward the north, so waves pick up when the wind blows from there. The nearest chart sounding shows about 3.2 m of water 100 m offshore. Further out it reaches roughly 5.6 m at 400 m. Tides are barely noticeable (about 5 cm). It is one of 11 beaches around Άγιος Νικόλαος; the nearest is Fortezza of Rethymnon, 420 m away.

SurfaceSandy
Wave shelterFairly shelteredopen to the north
Depth3.2 m at 100 m outfirst sounding 100 m out
Tidal range5 cmbarely noticeable
Tree cover2%open, treeless surroundings

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Where it is

35.3649, 24.4625 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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