Anchorage· Skyros· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Kalamitsa Bay (Skyros)

38° 50.4′ N · 24° 33.7′ E

A wide bay on the south coast east of Linaria, the first anchorage you pass coming round from the harbour, with a long beach and a couple of tavernas.

Practical

Mud and seagrass; a sailor anchored in 12 m over algae and mud and held well in 15 kn but was unsure about stronger wind (Grecosailor). Two restaurants on the beach; Greektravel names the taverna O Pappous ke Ego. Protected from the north; open to the south.

Best for

Lunch and swim with a taverna ashore

Season

May–Oct; open to S