Anchorage· Naxos· Greece — Cyclades
Portara East Anchorage (Grotta, Naxos)
37° 6.6′ N · 25° 22.5′ E
The bad-weather alternative on the Grotta side of the Portara causeway, used when the wind goes south or southeast and the harbour side turns rolly.
Practical
mySea gives 4-7 m. Sailingissues: in sirocco (SE) conditions, anchor directly east of the Portara with a line to the easternmost rocks of the islet, not to the isthmus. Noonsite: anchor on the NE side of the isthmus joining the islet to Naxos with a long line ashore. Holding is good, and the spot is sheltered from southerlies but open to the meltemi, so do not stay when the northerly fills in. The Grotta shore is rocky with sea urchins (Greeka).
Best for
Shelter from southerlies right beside town
Season
Only in S-SE winds; open to the meltemi
Nearby
- Naxos Ferry Terminal & KTEL Bus Station0.1 NM away
- Doukato Restaurant (Naxos Town)0.2 NM away
- Irini's Taverna (Naxos Town waterfront)0.2 NM away
- Lucullus Taverna (Naxos Town)0.2 NM away
- Metaxi Mas Tavern (Naxos Town)0.2 NM away
- Meze Meze Fish Restaurant (Naxos Town waterfront)0.2 NM away
- Naxos Fuel0.2 NM away
- Naxos Port Police0.2 NM away