Anchorage· Folegandros· Greece — Cyclades
Vathi Bay – Galifos Anchorage (Folegandros)
36° 37.7′ N · 24° 53.5′ E · approximate
The deep south-west-facing bay that holds Agkali, Galifos and Agios Nikolaos beaches. It is Folegandros's main alternative to the harbour, sheltered from NW through to E.
Practical
Position approx: the OSM 'Ormos Vathy' bay label, which our coastline check puts about 180 m offshore. Sailing Issues: anchor just south of the Agia Marina church (at Agkali) or 150 m west off Galifos beach. Sheltered from NW to E, but a strong meltemi brings violent gusts, mostly from the NE. George Yachts: 4-5 m of sand and weed with good holding east of Cape Aspropounta, and very strong gusts and swell in the meltemi. Fira beach is another anchoring option, 15 minutes' walk east of Agkali (see Fira Beach Anchorage (Folegandros)). Ashore: tavernas, cafés and a mini-market at Agkali. The bus to Chora runs from Agkali (4 km).
Best for
The overnight alternative to the quay; good in N-E winds below gale
Season
Good in NW-E; violent gusts in strong meltemi; open to S
Nearby
- Agkali Bay (Folegandros)0.1 NM away
- Fira Beach Anchorage (Folegandros)0.1 NM away
- Pasithea (Agkali, Folegandros)0.2 NM away
- Perigiali & Amoudaki Cafés (Agkali, Folegandros)0.2 NM away
- Psaromiligkas (Agkali, Folegandros)0.2 NM away
- Agios Nikolaos Beach (Folegandros)0.4 NM away
- Agios Nikolaos Taverna (Folegandros)0.4 NM away
- Papalagi Taverna (Agios Nikolaos, Folegandros)0.4 NM away