Anchorage near Mykonos
anchorage · Rinia · Cyclades
Anchorage near Mykonos is an anchorage on the island of Rinia, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest town is Mykonos.
Rinia is part of the Cyclades.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (151°).
Uninhabited island facing Delos, Skinos bay rated « not to be missed ».
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to east-south-east (116°–120°).
Swell can come in from south to south (172°–180°).
- 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 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 7.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (4 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 east wind: Órmos Skinou, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Órmos Skinou, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Órmos Schinou, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Órmos Schinou, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Órmos Schinou cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Órmos Skinou anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Ormos Limionas cove · 1 NM by sea
- Chapel Bay anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Ormos Gourna cove · 3 NM by sea
- Agios Ioannis cove · 3.4 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Rinia
- Agia Triada cove
Questions
Is Anchorage near Mykonos sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Anchorage near Mykonos sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Órmos Skinou, 0.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Anchorage near Mykonos?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anchorage near Mykonos?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 7.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Anchorage near Mykonos?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.