Sifneiko
cove · Antiparos · Cyclades
Sifneiko is a cove on the island of Antiparos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Parikia.
Antiparos is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the north-west (310°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-west (284°–340°).
- 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 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 8.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Antiparos Castle: 10 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 wind: unorganized beach, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Agia Eirini, 3.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Paralia Sostis, 14.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: unorganized beach, 4.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Livadia cove · 2 NM by sea
- Agia Eirini cove · 3.1 NM by sea
- Teologos, Psaralidhdiki cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Parasporos cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Delfini cove · 4 NM by sea
- unorganized beach cove · 4.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Antiparos
- First Psaraliki cove
- Second Psaraliki cove
- Teologos, Psaralidhdiki cove
- Faneromeni beach cove
Questions
Is Sifneiko sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is unorganized beach, 4.7 NM by sea.
Is Sifneiko sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Sifneiko?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Sifneiko?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 8.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Sifneiko?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.