Anchorage· Iraklia· Greece — Cyclades
Vourkaria Bay (Iraklia)
36° 50.1′ N · 25° 25.9′ E
A large, empty bay on the north-west coast of Iraklia with caves to explore by dinghy.
Practical
Completely open to the north (sailingissues). Sand and rocks. Submerged rocks lie in the eastern part of the bay; they are marked on Navionics (Grecosailor). Calm-weather or southerly anchorage only.
Best for
Cave exploring in southerlies
Season
Calm or S winds only
Nearby
- Agios Ioannis Cave Feast (Iraklia)0.4 NM away
- Agios Ioannis Cave Hike (Iraklia)0.4 NM away
- Alimia Bay (Iraklia)0.6 NM away
- Alimia WWII Aircraft Wreck (Iraklia)0.7 NM away
- Karvounolakkos Bay (Iraklia)0.8 NM away
- Mt Papas Summit Hike (Iraklia)1 NM away
- Panagia Village (Iraklia Chora)1.1 NM away
- Panagia Village Feast (Iraklia, Aug 15)1.1 NM away