Anchorage· Astypalaia· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Vathy (Astypalaia)
36° 37.2′ N · 26° 23.7′ E
A fjord-like inlet on Astypalaia's remote north-east coast, almost landlocked behind a narrow entrance, with a tiny hamlet and a taverna. It is the island's best all-round shelter.
Practical
MarinaTips: about 6 m, sand and mud, excellent holding. A small quay lets you moor stern-to directly in front of the taverna. Its description says Vathy gives excellent shelter from all winds, though its rating advises avoiding strong N and NE, which can gust through the gap. Very remote: the hamlet is 21 km from Chora (Greeka). Boats leave from Vathy for Drakospilia, the Dragon's Cave (Greeka). No shops; arrive provisioned.
Best for
Bombproof overnight and the Dragon's Cave
Season
All summer; gusty in strong N–NE
Nearby
- Vathy East Anchorage (Astypalaia)0.8 NM away
- Drakospilia (Dragon's Cave), Astypalaia1.6 NM away
- Psili Ammos Beach (Astypalaia)1.8 NM away
- Analipsi North Cove (Astypalaia)2.1 NM away
- Vai Beach (Analipsi, Astypalaia)2.2 NM away
- Agrilidi Bay (Astypalaia)2.5 NM away
- Astypalaia Meltemi2.5 NM away
- Maltezana (Analipsi) Bay & Quay (Astypalaia)2.6 NM away