Anchorage· Poros· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Monastery Bay (Zoodochos Pigi)
37° 30.2′ N · 23° 29.0′ E · approximate
The small pine-fringed bay below the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi on the south coast of Kalavria, with the Monastiri beach and the walk up to one of the prettiest monasteries in the Saronic.
Practical
Coordinate is approx: placed in the water about 130 m south of the OSM Monastiri beach centroid (37.505N 23.48293E). No pilot depth or holding data was found; anchor only in settled conditions with the bay open to the south and to wash from passing traffic. Monastiri is listed as one of the areas of the Port of Poros (Port Fund). The monastery is a short walk uphill; visiting hours 7:30am-1pm and 4pm-sunset (SailingIssues). Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered).
Best for
Lunch stop and monastery visit
Season
Settled summer weather only; open to S
Nearby
- Monastiri Beach Snorkel (Poros)0.1 NM away
- Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi (Poros)0.2 NM away
- Askeli Bay0.8 NM away
- Poros Diving Center (Askeli)0.8 NM away
- Bourtzi Islet (Poros)0.9 NM away
- Ormos Porou East Anchorage (Poros)1 NM away
- Temple of Poseidon (Poros)1.1 NM away
- Aliki Beach (Plaka, opposite Poros)1.2 NM away