Rivari Bay
cove · Milos · Cyclades
Rivari Bay is a cove on the island of Milos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Adamantas.
Milos is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Ριβάρι and Φατούρενα.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (18°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (meltemi) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.5 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (348°–352°).
- 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 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.1 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 (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Empourios Bay cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Klima anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- Lagadha cove · 2 NM by sea
- Fourkovouni cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Port of Milos marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Adamas (anchorage) anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Milos
- Ormos Palaiochoriou cove
- Psarovolada cove
- Vrisida cove
Questions
Is Rivari Bay sheltered from the meltemi?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Lagadha, 2 NM by sea.
Is Rivari Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Rivari Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Rivari Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 5.1 ha).
Can you spend the night at Rivari Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.