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

Lyra & Papandria (Lipsi)

37° 16.8′ N · 26° 46.2′ E

Clear, shallow water over sand between Lipsi's south coast and Lyra islet — full meltemi protection and a Sailing Issues must-see.

Dodecanese

Practical

Anchor in 4–8 m on sand; re-anchor if muddy plumes come up. Sudden gusts at night; little swell except in easterlies. 15+ boats in August — with more than six sailboats, lines ashore are the custom. West cove at 37.27818, 26.76835. Hazard: a 4 m obstruction in the passage between Lyra islet and Lipsi on the Katsadia side. Food truck in the morning in summer (Sailing Issues). Papandria is a small pebble cove next to Katsadia (Greeka).

Best for

Meltemi-proof swimming anchorage

Season

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

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