What is the water and sand quality of the Anchor Bay?

The beachline of Anchor Bay is covered with light pebbles. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water near the beach is clean and almost blue in sunny weather. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Anchor Bay?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Anchor Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Anchor Bay good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Anchor Bay does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Anchor Bay good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Anchor Bay secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Anchor Bay?

Anchor Bay can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Anchor Bay?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Anchor Bay.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Deep Blue Sea is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Anchor Bay?

There are 458 places to stay in the Anchor Bay area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Anchor Bay include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8649257&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pnoes Luxury Suites</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8190758&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Melite Luxury Rooms & Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4442071&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maisonette with Sea View & Pool</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1818676&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Melimaria2</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3622484&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kyrana Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1426260&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bungalow White Tennis Apartments & Suites</a></li></ul>

How far is the Anchor Bay from parking?

The Anchor Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Anchor Bay?

There are 4 attractions near Anchor Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Godzilla Rock Formation located in 3.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Anchor Bay?

The month with the highest temperature in Anchor Bay is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Photo of Anchor Bay with light pebble surface

Photo of Anchor Bay with green pure water surface

Anchor Bay

Paliouri, Greece

6.4

#411 out of 552 in Macedonia and Thrace 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Secluded relax Light pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Xyna • 3 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Agnanti Valerio

1.7km

Hiking Area ΠΑΛΙΟΥΡΙ - ΘΕΣΗ ΝΤΑΗ

4.1km

Park Porto Valitsa Bay

4.6km

Hiking Area Dehar xhika

6.3km

Park Plage ajul spa hôtel

7.9km

Hiking Area View point

8.1km

Hiking Area Wohnmobilstellplatz

8.3km

Hiking Area Glarókabos

8.5km

Hiking Area Агия Параскиви термальный источник

9km

Seafood Restaurant Toroneo Restaurant

6.6 - Good 1.9km

Mediterranean Restaurant Kappa Restaurant

9 - Excellent 2km

Cafe Deep Blue Sea

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Navagos Beach

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Greek Restaurant Navagos beach bar Paliouri

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Gyradiko O Giánnis

8.4 - Very good 4km

Restaurant Ampelos (Vine) Tavern

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant Taverna Giannikos (Ταβέρνα Γιαννίκος)

8.6 - Excellent 4.1km

Bar Thirsty Dragon

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Supermarket Super Market

4.1km

Supermarket Happy Markets

4.6km

Supermarket Glarokavos

7.5km

Supermarket Super market port

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Kanistro Beach

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Godzilla Rock Formation

3.1km

Tourist Attraction ΠΑΛΙΟΥΡΙ - ΠΕΡΙΟΧΗ ΑΥΛΑΚΙ

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Paliouri - Saint Nikola's Bay Kanistro

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Kanastraio or Kalogria Cape

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Cliff rocks

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Paliouri-Agia Paraskevi

5km

Tourist Attraction Xenia Beach

5.3km

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About

Anchor Bay is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 267th place out of 367 beaches in the Central Macedonia region 103.4 km away from its center, the city of Salónica. It is one of the beaches of Xyna settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Xyna • 3 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Agnanti Valerio

1.7km

Hiking Area ΠΑΛΙΟΥΡΙ - ΘΕΣΗ ΝΤΑΗ

4.1km

Park Porto Valitsa Bay

4.6km

Hiking Area Dehar xhika

6.3km

Park Plage ajul spa hôtel

7.9km

Hiking Area View point

8.1km

Hiking Area Wohnmobilstellplatz

8.3km

Hiking Area Glarókabos

8.5km

Hiking Area Агия Параскиви термальный источник

9km

Seafood Restaurant Toroneo Restaurant

6.6 - Good 1.9km

Mediterranean Restaurant Kappa Restaurant

9 - Excellent 2km

Cafe Deep Blue Sea

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Navagos Beach

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Greek Restaurant Navagos beach bar Paliouri

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Gyradiko O Giánnis

8.4 - Very good 4km

Restaurant Ampelos (Vine) Tavern

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Restaurant Taverna Giannikos (Ταβέρνα Γιαννίκος)

8.6 - Excellent 4.1km

Bar Thirsty Dragon

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Supermarket Super Market

4.1km

Supermarket Happy Markets

4.6km

Supermarket Glarokavos

7.5km

Supermarket Super market port

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Kanistro Beach

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Godzilla Rock Formation

3.1km

Tourist Attraction ΠΑΛΙΟΥΡΙ - ΠΕΡΙΟΧΗ ΑΥΛΑΚΙ

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Paliouri - Saint Nikola's Bay Kanistro

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Kanastraio or Kalogria Cape

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Cliff rocks

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Paliouri-Agia Paraskevi

5km

Tourist Attraction Xenia Beach

5.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.7km from the beach

7 Good

iHouse Paliouri

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Xyna • 870m from center

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3.9km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Agreste Luxury Apartments

Serviced Apartment

Metamorphose • 4.8km from center

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4km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Pnoes Luxury Suites

Serviced Apartment

Metamorphose • 5km from center

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4.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Melite Luxury Rooms & Apartments

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Xyna • 5km from center

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4.2km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Kyrana Apartments

Entire Apartment

Metamorphose • 5.2km from center

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4.3km from the beach

7.3 Good

Maisonette with Sea View & Pool

Resort Villa

Metamorphose • 5.4km from center

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5km from the beach

6.7 Good

Homegreece

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Xyna • 5km from center

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5.7km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Igloo Beachfront

Tent

Located at nearest locality

Xyna • 5.4km from center

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8.6km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

ORIONAS

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Xyna • 10.1km from center

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8.7km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Melimaria2

Entire House

Metamorphose • 8.9km from center

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8.8km from the beach

Villa Galina

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Xyna • 8.9km from center

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Bungalow White Tennis Apartments & Suites

9.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Bungalow White Tennis Apartments & Suites

Entire Apartment

Metamorphose • 9.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

480m 6 min walk

Wild Boar bay

4.1 Frustrating

1.9km 25 min walk

Miraggio beach

7.8 Very good

2.5km

Kanistro beach

7.1 Good

3.6km

Sevas Bay

5.8 Pleasant

3.8km

Ag. Nikolaoh beach Agios Nikolaoh beach

5.8 Pleasant

4.5km

Ilia's Bay

6.3 Pleasant

5.3km

Paliouri beach

8 Very good

6.2km

Alonaki beach

5.6 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Xyna • 3km

Main locality of province

Thessaloniki • 103.4km

Transport

Airport

JSI • 83.5km

Bus Station

Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station • 89.7km

Train Station

Club Calimera Simantro Beach • 35.3km

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6.4 Pleasant

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Tara Jolene

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The bay is absolutely stunning, with crystal clear water and a picturesque view. Additionally, the beach has light pebbles which add to its charm.

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Megali Ammos beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Saliara beach

8.8

Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine pebble

Thasos, Chrysi Ammoudia 2.4 km

Proti Ammoudia

Proti Ammoudia beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine sand, Turquoise pure water

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Anchor Bay

Paliouri, Greece

Hiking Area Agnanti Valerio

Hiking Area ΠΑΛΙΟΥΡΙ - ΘΕΣΗ ΝΤΑΗ

Park Porto Valitsa Bay

Hiking Area Dehar xhika

Park Plage ajul spa hôtel

Hiking Area View point

Hiking Area Wohnmobilstellplatz

Hiking Area Glarókabos

Hiking Area Агия Параскиви термальный источник

Seafood Restaurant Toroneo Restaurant

Mediterranean Restaurant Kappa Restaurant

Cafe Deep Blue Sea

Restaurant Navagos Beach

Greek Restaurant Navagos beach bar Paliouri

Restaurant Gyradiko O Giánnis

Restaurant Ampelos (Vine) Tavern

Restaurant Taverna Giannikos (Ταβέρνα Γιαννίκος)

Bar Thirsty Dragon

Supermarket Super Market

Supermarket Happy Markets

Supermarket Glarokavos

Supermarket Super market port

Tourist Attraction Kanistro Beach

Tourist Attraction Godzilla Rock Formation

Tourist Attraction ΠΑΛΙΟΥΡΙ - ΠΕΡΙΟΧΗ ΑΥΛΑΚΙ

Tourist Attraction Paliouri - Saint Nikola's Bay Kanistro

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

Tourist Attraction Kanastraio or Kalogria Cape

Tourist Attraction Cliff rocks

Tourist Attraction Paliouri-Agia Paraskevi

Tourist Attraction Xenia Beach

About

Weather

Xyna, Macedonia and Thrace, Central Macedonia

Hiking Area Agnanti Valerio

Hiking Area ΠΑΛΙΟΥΡΙ - ΘΕΣΗ ΝΤΑΗ

Park Porto Valitsa Bay

Hiking Area Dehar xhika

Park Plage ajul spa hôtel

Hiking Area View point

Hiking Area Wohnmobilstellplatz

Hiking Area Glarókabos

Hiking Area Агия Параскиви термальный источник

Seafood Restaurant Toroneo Restaurant

Mediterranean Restaurant Kappa Restaurant

Cafe Deep Blue Sea

Restaurant Navagos Beach

Greek Restaurant Navagos beach bar Paliouri

Restaurant Gyradiko O Giánnis

Restaurant Ampelos (Vine) Tavern

Restaurant Taverna Giannikos (Ταβέρνα Γιαννίκος)

Bar Thirsty Dragon

Supermarket Super Market

Supermarket Happy Markets

Supermarket Glarokavos

Supermarket Super market port

Tourist Attraction Kanistro Beach

Tourist Attraction Godzilla Rock Formation

Tourist Attraction ΠΑΛΙΟΥΡΙ - ΠΕΡΙΟΧΗ ΑΥΛΑΚΙ

Tourist Attraction Paliouri - Saint Nikola's Bay Kanistro

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

Tourist Attraction Kanastraio or Kalogria Cape

Tourist Attraction Cliff rocks

Tourist Attraction Paliouri-Agia Paraskevi

Tourist Attraction Xenia Beach

Stays nearby

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Serviced Apartment

Serviced Apartment

Hotel

Entire Apartment

Resort Villa

Entire Apartment

Tent

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