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

Livadi Geranou (Patmos)

37° 20.7′ N · 26° 35.3′ E

A golden-sand bay on the north-east coast facing Agios Georgios islet, with a family restaurant and no sunbeds.

Practical

Protected in NNW–ESE winds and good in light southerlies. Good holding in 4–8 m over sand, with some shallow sand over flat rock. Approach: reefs link Agios Georgios islet and Kentronisi to Patmos — enter on a heading of 025° keeping closer to Agios Georgios (Sailing Issues). Grecosailor reports excellent holding in sand. Livadi Geranou restaurant ashore. Swimmers can reach Agios Georgios islet (Greeka).

Best for

Must-see north-east anchorage

Season

Jun–Sep (meltemi months); best May–Jun and Sep