Mikri Vlichada Bay
cove · Amorgos · Cyclades
Mikri Vlichada Bay is a cove on the island of Amorgos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Tholaria.
Amorgos is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Ormos Mikri Vlichada.
The bay opens towards the north (352°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-east (296°–52°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Levrosos, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Megali Vlichada Bay, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Megali Vlichada Bay, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Katapola Bay, 9.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nikoyria, 7.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Megali Vlichada Bay cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Levrosos cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Ormos Egialis port · 3.4 NM by sea
- Nikoyria cove · 7.8 NM by sea
- Agios Pavlos anchorage · 7.8 NM by sea
- Katapola Bay cove · 9.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Amorgos
- Agios Pavlos anchorage
- Levrosos cove
- Mouros cove
Questions
Is Mikri Vlichada Bay sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Levrosos, 3.4 NM by sea.
Is Mikri Vlichada Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Mikri Vlichada Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mikri Vlichada Bay?
Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Can you spend the night at Mikri Vlichada Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.