Anchorage· Parga (mainland)· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Lichnos Bay (Ormos Agia Kyriaki)
39° 16.8′ N · 20° 26.4′ E
A wide, green bay about 2 nm east of Parga with a long sand-and-pebble beach and sea caves in its cliffs. It is a calmer, quieter alternative to anchoring off Parga itself.
Practical
mySea gives 4-12 m over sand and weed with good holding. The beach is about 3 km from Parga (Wikipedia). Greek Wikipedia lists the natural caves at Lichnos among Parga's sights; explore them by dinghy in calm water. OSM maps beach tavernas (Porto Lychnos, Lychnos Panorama) and a campsite ashore. Water taxis run to Parga. Open to the south. Further east (mySea 39.27891N 20.46688E) is a poorer spot of 5-9 m with moderate-to-bad holding on weed and stone. Plaisance Pratique, following Rod Heikell, calls this the Ay Kiriakis (Agia Kyriaki) bay: a large, heavily built-up bay in Parga's eastern suburbs, about 1 mile west of Agios Ioannis, with some shelter only in its NW corner. In summer keep clear of the buoyed swimming zones and of jet-skis, water-skiers, parasailing boats, windsurfers and paddleboards. OSM places Lichnos beach in the Agia Kyriaki district.
Best for
A quiet swim anchorage near Parga, with caves to explore
Season
Settled weather; exposed to S
Nearby
- Parga Fuel by Jerry Can (BP, Parga-Morfi Road)1.3 NM away
- Agios Ioannis Bay (Parga coast)1.5 NM away
- Parga Provisions (Supermarkets & Bakeries)1.5 NM away
- Parga Town Bay (Krioneri) Anchorage1.6 NM away
- Panagia Islet & Krioneri Beach (Parga)1.7 NM away
- Paragaea Olive Oil Factory Museum (Parga)1.9 NM away
- Parga Venetian Castle1.9 NM away
- Parga Town & Valtos Bay (Parga)2.3 NM away