Vidzi
cove · Andros · Cyclades
Vidzi is a cove on the island of Andros, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Ormos Korthiou.
Andros is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the east (90°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in east wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (84°–100°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (23 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Ormos Korthiou: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min by dinghy
- Rogo: 32 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Kavalouriko Beach, 10.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Schoinaki, 14.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Paraporti, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Korthiou, 0.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Korthiou port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Ormos Korthiou cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Agios Ioannis cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Paraporti cove · 5.4 NM by sea
- Piso Gyalia cove · 6 NM by sea
- Steno (Stavros) cove · 7.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Andros
- Platanistos cove
- Steno (Stavros) cove
Questions
Is Vidzi sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Vidzi sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Paraporti, 5.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Vidzi?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vidzi?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Vidzi?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.