Anchorage· Alonissos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Votsi Harbour (Alonissos)
39° 8.9′ N · 23° 52.5′ E
A fishing port in a natural harbour enclosed by ochre cliffs just north-east of Patitiri, given all-round shelter by a new west breakwater in 2016.
Practical
Approach from the south: a rock covers and uncovers near the entrance and there is a shoal just south of the headland. The EU-funded quay (2016) has berths for about 30 visitors, but local boats usually fill most. When full (room for 15+ more): (1) stern-to with lines to the rocks under the highest cliff — anchor in 8 m, settle in 4–5 m, rings only along the southern half of the cliff; or (2) lines to the old southern breakwater by the trees, anchoring in 10–13 m (good holding and protection). Swinging is not advised because of crossed chains. Old anchors litter the south side; sea urchins — wear water shoes. Supermarket and minimarkets nearby; tavernas Dendrolimano and Panoulis; taxi to Chora about €12 (Sailing Issues). Good swimming and snorkelling with caves.
Best for
All-round-shelter alternative to rolly Patitiri
Season
Year-round
Nearby
- Fishermen's Night (Votsi, Alonissos)Right here
- Dendrolimano (Votsi)0.1 NM away
- Panoulis Taverna (Votsi)0.1 NM away
- Rousoumi Gialos (Alonissos)0.3 NM away
- Patitiri clinic & medical centre (Alonissos)0.4 NM away
- Patitiri fuel stations0.4 NM away
- Spartines Bay moorings (Alonissos)0.4 NM away
- AMoS Film Festival (Alonissos)0.5 NM away