Vorini Spilia Bay
cove · Iraklia · Cyclades
Vorini Spilia Bay is a cove 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 Βορεινή Σπηλιά.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (334°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 13.9 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (312°–344°).
- 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 9.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.9 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
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: Schinoussa, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agios Georgios, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agios Georgios, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vourkaria Bay anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Agios Georgios port · 1.8 NM by sea
- Livadhi Bay anchorage · 2.9 NM by sea
- Schinoussa port · 3.4 NM by sea
- Ormos Portokali cove · 3.9 NM by sea
- Alinia Bay cove · 4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Iraklia
- Alinia Bay cove
- Tourkopigado Bay anchorage
- Vourkaria Bay anchorage
Questions
Is Vorini Spilia Bay sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Schinoussa, 3.4 NM by sea.
Is Vorini Spilia Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Vorini Spilia Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vorini Spilia Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Vorini Spilia Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.