Vathy
port · Ithaca · Ionian Sea
Vathy is a port on the island of Ithaca, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Perachori, Ithaca.
Ithaca is part of the Ionian Islands.
Capital of Ithaca at the head of a long bay, a great classic stop with anchorage off the town.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (312°–320°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Ithaca archaeological museum: 10 min on foot
- Perachori, Ithaca: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min by road
- Alalcomenae: 24 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Η Γωνια) 170 m away
- Supermarket (Kovtovios) 230 m away
- Bus 370 m away
- Parking 230 m away
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
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Ithaca
- Kioni port
- Polis Bay cove
- Afales Bay cove
- Dexá cove
Questions
Is Vathy sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Kioni, 4.3 NM by sea.
Is Vathy sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Vathy?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vathy?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.