Anchorage· Symi· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Charani Bay Anchorage (Symi)
36° 37.2′ N · 27° 50.3′ E
The small bay just north of Symi's clock tower, where the island's last wooden caïque yard still works. It is an overflow anchorage in light winds.
Practical
mySea: suitable only in light winds; depths drop off fast; unmarked wrecks and mooring lines lie on the bottom, and ferry wash means a long shore line. Sailing Issues: usable only in lighter winds, with large depths. Visit the shipyard. Tholos Restaurant on the outer NE corner has spectacular views and food (Sailing Issues). The Annunciation Church's clock tower overlooks the bay.
Best for
Light-wind overflow near town; shipyard visit
Season
Light winds only
Nearby
- Gialos supermarkets & market lane (Symi)0.1 NM away
- Symi shrimp tavernas on the Gialos quay0.1 NM away
- Gialos Harbour (Symi)0.2 NM away
- Symi Festival (summer)0.2 NM away
- Symi Port of Entry — Port Police0.2 NM away
- Gialos harbour-front tavernas & ouzeri (Symi)0.3 NM away
- Gialos laundry (Symi)0.3 NM away
- Symi bakeries & provisions0.3 NM away