Skorponeria Anchorage Travel Guide
Skiathos Anchorage Travel Guide – Safe Mooring in Skiathos Sporades
A skipper’s guide to calm waters, katabatic gusts, and little-known anchorages like Skorponeria inside the North Evian Gulf.
Region: Central Greece
Best for: Experienced skippers seeking quiet anchorages and easy shelter from Meltemi conditions
Key stops: Skorponeria, Limnionas, Politika
The North Evian Gulf (Βόρειος Ευβοϊκός Κόλπος) stretches between mainland Greece and the island of Evia. It’s a long, semi-enclosed body of water with excellent shelter from the open Aegean. Winds are usually lighter, though strong katabatic gusts can roll down from the hills during late afternoons.
For skippers heading south from the Northern Sporades or north from Chalkida, this gulf offers a welcome break from open-sea swell — a mix of sand-bottom bays, pine-lined shores, and clear turquoise water.
Located on the mainland side, Skorponeria (38.5095, 23.3803) offers good holding in sand patches with beach access. You can read the full guide here:
Skorponeria Anchorage Travel Guide.
A scenic indentation on the Evian coast with decent holding and partial protection from N–NE winds. Great for lunch stops or calm overnighting.
A wide bay with open approaches. Moderate depths (6–10 m) and plenty of space to swing. Expect local fishing activity near shore.
The Meltemi loses force inside the gulf but shifts direction unpredictably with the terrain. Afternoon thermals can gust sharply off the hills.
Tips:
Anchor with extra scope.
Arrive before 16:00 when winds tend to rise.
Keep a watch on local gusts if you’re stern-to near rock shelves.
From Skiathos or Trikeri: Enter via the Pagasetic Gulf, hugging the mainland before rounding into Skorponeria.
From Chalkida: Easy northward day-sail options; avoid bridge transit delays by checking tide windows.
Is the North Evian Gulf suitable for beginners?
Yes. It’s calm and forgiving, ideal for learning anchor-set techniques.
How deep are the anchorages?
Most bays range between 5–12 m. Skorponeria and Limnionas have sandy shelves.
Are there marinas or docks?
Only in major towns like Chalkida; anchorages are free and natural.
Is there mobile coverage?
Good 4G coverage across most of the gulf.
Are there hazards?
Occasional rocky shelves near shore; approach slowly in good light.
Skiathos Anchorage Travel Guide – Safe Mooring in Skiathos Sporades
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