Anchorage· Kyra Panagia (Pelagos)· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Planitis (Kyra Panagia)
39° 20.8′ N · 24° 4.3′ E
A near-landlocked, fjord-like natural harbour on Kyra Panagia's north coast — often flat as a lake in a storm, with only goats for neighbours and no phone signal. One of only two places in Zone A where you may spend the night.
Practical
Zone A: buy the online park ticket before entering. Entrance is narrowest at 85 m with a minimum 6.4 m; no passage west of Sfika islet, which guards it; entering or leaving in over 30 knots, especially from the north, is dangerous. Inside: excellent all-round protection, enough room to lie to all your chain. Endexio (east bay, 39.34531, 24.07855): in N–NE anchor in front of the house over mud (solid); in NW use the opposite corner (39.34411, 24.07630). Dravi (west bay, 39.34362, 24.06946): mostly under 1.5 m, thick mud and clay with superb holding, near Laspi cove; lines to rocks to the west. A fishermen's shelter cave lies just inside on starboard (good in NW). MarinaTips: 8–10 m sand. Water can turn murky after storms; rubbish on the bottom and fly-tipping on the beach — bring bags. Disembarking is not allowed (official rules); stern anchor on the beach is tolerated, hiking inland is forbidden (Sailing Issues). About 10 nm from Steni Vala.
Best for
The safest overnight in the marine park core
Season
May–Oct; any wind except >30 kn at the entrance
Nearby
- Agios Petros submerged Neolithic settlement (Kyra Panagia)1.5 NM away
- Kyra Panagia Monastery1.5 NM away
- Agios Petros Bay (Kyra Panagia)1.6 NM away
- Monastery Cove (Monastiri, Kyra Panagia)1.6 NM away
- Alonissos Marine Park Zone A ticket3.4 NM away
- Gioura — Cyclops Cave & wild goats4.1 NM away
- Mediterranean monk seal4.7 NM away
- Gerakas (Alonissos)7.4 NM away
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