Anchorage· Andros· Greece — Cyclades

Plaka Bays (Andros)

37° 45.9′ N · 24° 53.1′ E

Four small bays on the SW coast with nothing ashore, close to the Zagora headland and its Geometric-era ruins.

Practical

Good protection from the meltemi (SailingIssues). Rocks, trees and boat sheds ('konakia'); prehistoric settlement traces nearby; land access is 3 km of rough gravel road (Municipality of Andros). Pin is the SailingIssues anchorage marker.

Best for

Quiet meltemi-sheltered anchorage near Zagora