Anchorage· Attica mainland· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Archi Islet Anchorage (Sounion, southerlies)
37° 39.2′ N · 24° 0.9′ E
The lee of little Archi islet, which guards the western side of Sounion bay — the spot to use when the wind goes south.
Practical
Recommended specifically for southerly winds. Sand and weed; check holding. In strong southerlies the advice is to continue 24 nm to Korissia or Vourkari on Kea.
Best for
Sounion in a southerly
Season
Use in S winds
Nearby
- Cape Sounion Anchorage (Sounion Bay NW)0.3 NM away
- Sounion Bay NE & East Anchorages0.4 NM away
- Temple of Poseidon, Sounion0.5 NM away
- Temple of Athena Sounias0.6 NM away
- Legrena Harbour1.2 NM away
- Nautilus Chandlery (Olympic Marine, Lavrio)3.3 NM away
- Aegean 600 Offshore Race (Sounion, July)3.4 NM away
- Olympic Marina Lavrio3.4 NM away