Vlycho

anchorage · Lefkada · Ionian Sea

Vlycho is an anchorage on the island of Lefkada, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.

The nearest settlement is Geni.

Lefkada is part of the Ionian Islands.

The bay opens towards the north-north-east (20°).

One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.

Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-north-east (20°–24°).

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.

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.8 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 (18 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:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Geni, 0.4 NM by sea.

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

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.