Vourkaria Bay
anchorage · Iraklia · Cyclades
Vourkaria Bay is an anchorage on the island of Iraklia, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Panaghia.
Iraklia is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (329°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 14.3 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from north-west to north (304°–360°).
- 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 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1 ha).
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.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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: Alinia Bay, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Vorini Spilia Bay, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Agios Georgios, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Agios Georgios, 3.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vorini Spilia Bay cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Alinia Bay cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Agios Georgios port · 3.5 NM by sea
- Livadhi Bay anchorage · 4.5 NM by sea
- Merichas Bay cove · 5 NM by sea
- Schinoussa port · 5.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Iraklia
- Tourkopigado Bay anchorage
- Vorini Spilia Bay cove
Questions
Is Vourkaria Bay sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Alinia Bay, 2.4 NM by sea.
Is Vourkaria Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Vourkaria Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vourkaria Bay?
Room to anchor: small (about 1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Vourkaria Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.