Alyki bay

anchorage · Lefkes · Cyclades

Alyki bay is an anchorage on the coast of Cyclades.

The nearest town is Lefkes.

Also known as Όρμος Αλυκή, Αλυκή, Παραλία Αλυκή and παραλία Αλυκή.

Shelter by wind direction

Sheltered from every direction.

No open sector to the swell was found.

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (14 buildings within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.