Anchorage· Patmos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Agios Nikolaos Bay (Patmos)
37° 22.1′ N · 26° 32.8′ E
One of Patmos' most secluded bays, on the north-west coast — start of the walk to the Zouloufi volcanic area.
Practical
Open NW–ESE; you can tuck under the west shore for NW protection. Solid holding in sand and small pebbles. Buy fish from the fishermen on the north side. No phone signal (Sailing Issues). The Greek Wikipedia describes a walk of about 1 hour 30 minutes from Agios Nikolaos to Zouloufi, where volcanic ash and lava flows meet the sea.
Best for
Remote anchorage and a volcanic hike