Anchorage· Patmos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Grikos Bay (Patmos)
37° 18.1′ N · 26° 33.8′ E
A broad east-coast bay below the resort village of Grikos, a short ride from Chora and the classic alternative to a crowded Skala.
Practical
Anchor in 4–7 m over sand on the shallow rim — the bottom drops to 15 m+ only about 80 m off. Strong NW gusts. The 14 mooring buoys are no longer maintained and 'cannot be fully trusted' (Sailing Issues, 2025); Stamatis restaurant (tel +30 22470 31302) may have a secure buoy. T-shaped pier is only 2.5 m at the tip and under 1.8 m alongside — dinghies only. Many day-trip mooring lines: use a tripline. Approach hazards: Chelia (unlit), Kavourounisia (lit) and the reef off Cape Prasovouno at Patmos' southern tip. No shops; a few restaurants and a pizzeria.
Best for
Overnight near Chora when Skala is full
Season
May–Oct; NW gusts in meltemi
Nearby
- Stamatis Restaurant (Grikos)0.1 NM away
- Gryllokambos Bay (Patmos)0.2 NM away
- Ktima Petra (Patmos)0.2 NM away
- Kalikatsou Rock (Petra, Patmos)0.3 NM away
- Petra & Kalikatsou Anchorage (Patmos)0.3 NM away
- Chora Windmills (Patmos)0.7 NM away
- Chora Walk & Viewpoint (Patmos)0.8 NM away
- Diakofti Boatyard & Marine Services (Patmos)0.8 NM away