Livadhi Bay
anchorage · Iraklia · Cyclades
Livadhi Bay is an anchorage on the island of Iraklia, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Agios Georgios.
Iraklia is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as λιβαδι.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (27°).
Castle of Herakleia, a 12-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.8 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to north-east (8°–40°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Castle of Herakleia: 12 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: Schinoussa, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Schinoussa, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Schinoussa, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agios Georgios, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agios Georgios port · 1.1 NM by sea
- Schinoussa port · 1.6 NM by sea
- Ormos Portokali cove · 2 NM by sea
- Ormos Agios Vasilis cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Tourkopigado Bay anchorage · 2.3 NM by sea
- Vorini Spilia Bay cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Iraklia
- Agios Georgios port
- Merichas Bay cove
- Alinia Bay cove
Questions
Is Livadhi Bay sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Schinoussa, 1.6 NM by sea.
Is Livadhi Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Livadhi Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Livadhi Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Livadhi Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.