Vathy
cove · Sifnos · Cyclades
Vathy is a cove on the island of Sifnos, in the Cyclades cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Vathy (Sifnos).
Sifnos is part of the Cyclades.
Also known as Βαθύ.
The bay opens towards the south-west (230°).
Enclosed bay in the south-west, a renowned shelter from the meltemi.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and west wind.
No shelter in south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (224°–240°).
- 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 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (77 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Vathy (Sifnos): 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 2 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south wind: Paralia Fikiada, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Kamares, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platys Gialos, 5.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Vlychada cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Paralia Fikiada cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Agia Marina cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Kamares port · 4.7 NM by sea
- Platys Gialos cove · 5.8 NM by sea
- Platis Gialos cove · 5.8 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Cyclades by wind
More places – Sifnos
- Platis Gialos cove
- Platys Gialos cove
- Agia Marina cove
- Fasolou anchorage
Questions
Is Vathy sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Vathy sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Vathy?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vathy?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 5.8 ha).
Can you spend the night at Vathy?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.