Plaka
cove · Andros · Cyclades
Plaka is a cove on the island of Andros, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Zaganiaris.
Andros is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the south-west (218°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 27.4 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west (168°–272°).
- 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 6.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sand and pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Local rules
- Berthing fees for leisure boats (τέλη ελλιμενισμού) are set under the interministerial order 8122.1/29/2014 (ΦΕΚ Β 2032/2014); they are assessed and collected by the South Kynouria municipal port fund or by an appointed contractor.
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Gavrio, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Steno (Stavros), 8.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Steno (Stavros), 8.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Kolona, 7.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Ammoudaria, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ammoudaria cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Palaiopoli cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Kalamaki cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Kolona cove · 7.9 NM by sea
- Batsi marina · 7.9 NM by sea
- Steno (Stavros) cove · 8.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Andros
- Paraporti cove
- Piso Limnionas cove
- Platanistos cove
- Steno (Stavros) cove
Questions
Is Plaka sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Plaka sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Gavrio, 9.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Plaka?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plaka?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 6.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Plaka?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.