Anchorage· Symi· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Marathounda Bay (Symi)
36° 34.0′ N · 27° 51.8′ E
A tight dogleg bay on Symi's narrow waist, with cheeky long-horned goats on the beach, a mojito bar and a taverna with its own moorings.
Practical
Sailing Issues: anchor at the head of the bay in 4–7 m over sand. The seabed rises steeply, so holding is mediocre; consider a line to the north shore (pin) or, in light conditions, the south shore. Violent gusts can come off the mountain. In winter a strong south wind sends dangerous waves onto the beach, so do not get caught inside. Grecosailor: anchored in 9 m with good holding; three buoys on the north side (two red for larger boats, one white); lines ashore on the south side; winds to 30 kn at night. Ashore: To Kyma bar and taverna north of the landing pier (superb mojitos). Taverna Marathounda in the south offers three permanent moorings for customers, tel +30 22460 71425 (mixed reports).
Best for
Taverna moorings and goats
Season
Gusty; avoid in strong southerlies (winter)
Nearby
- Nanou Bay (Symi)0.8 NM away
- Vathy Gialo & Faneromenis Coves (Symi)0.9 NM away
- Panormitis Bay (Symi)1.2 NM away
- Panormitis feast (Archangel Michael, November)1.4 NM away
- Panormitis Monastery1.4 NM away
- Agios Georgios Dysalona (Symi)1.9 NM away
- Agios Vasilios (Symi)2.7 NM away
- Pedi supermarkets (Symi)2.8 NM away