Vivari (anchorage)
anchorage · Vivari · Saronic Gulf
Vivari (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Saronic Gulf.
The nearest town is Vivari.
It lies in Argolic Gulf.
Also known as Βιβάρι.
The bay opens towards the south-east (128°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (meltemi), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (120°–140°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 8.7 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
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: Valtos, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Drepano Bay, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Drepano Bay, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Drepano Bay cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Vivari port · 0.6 NM by sea
- Plaka Beach cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Paralia Asinis cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Psili Ammos beach cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Tolo marina · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Saronic Gulf by wind
More places – Vivari
- Vivari port
- Drepano Bay cove
Questions
Is Vivari (anchorage) sheltered from the meltemi?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Vivari (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Drepano Bay, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Vivari (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Vivari (anchorage)?
Room to anchor: large (about 8.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Vivari (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.