Islands
38°45′N, 24°36.9′ESarakino (Σαράκινο)
There is a wonderful secluded anchorage at the S side of Sarakino Island. It provides good shelter from the meltemibut it is exposed to the S. The bottom is sand and weeds and provides good holding. Anchor at 4-6 m and take a shore line to a rock. Watch out for the many sea urchins.
38°50′N, 24°22′ESkyropoula (Σκυροπούλα)
The S side of Skyropoula is nice place for a temporary anchorage. There is very good spearfishing.
39°04′N, 24°06.7′ESkantzoura (Σκάντζουρα)
Skantzoura is a small uninhabited island. The only structure on it is an old hermitage, now abandoned. It is a very pleasant if isolated place.
The island is within the Marine Park which was established a few years ago to protect marine life and particularly the highly endangered Mediterranean seal. All fishing is strictly forbidden. Yachts can stay for only one night.
Caution: There numerous unmarked low lying islets and reefs at the entrance to Skantzoura bay. Entry to and exit from the bay after dark is dangerous.
38°50′N, 24°22′ESkyropoula (Σκυροπούλα)
The S side of Skyropoula is nice place for a temporary anchorage. There is very good spearfishing.
Ports
Linaria
Linaria is a small harbor and it offers good protection from the meltemi as well as from the S winds. Anchoring is very difficult because of the many laid moorings and bad holding. Most yachts moor alongside the W quay, avoiding the ferryboat area.
The harbor is very pleasant with a few restaurants and stores. There is a water outlet at the quay, with water available, and fuel by tanker. The town of Chora is about 10 km away.
Anchorages
38°50.9′N, 24°32′ELinaria Cove
Linaria Cove is just N of Linaria Harbor. It is open to the S winds. It well protected from the meltemi despite the strong gusts. The bottom is mostly mud and provides good holding.
Caution: On the NE over the hill there is an electric power plant. It is refueled by some underwater pipes located between 2 small buoys. Stay away form the E side of the cove.
The cove is a very pleasant and much more quieter than the harbor despite the proximity of the power plant.
38°52.4′N, 24°28.6′EAyios Phokas
Ayios Phokas is a gorgeous anchorage with very bright green pines all around, almost up to the water line. Anchor at 4m, very good holding on sand.
38°51.2′N, 24°30.2′EStin Angali
Stin Angali is a lovely setting and a safe anchorage but liable to have some swell.
38°47.120'N, 024°35.651'ETris Bookes
Tris Bookes (Τρείς Μπούκες) or Trebuki is a very large natural harbor and has been used by the British and Greek navies as an anchorage.
Communication
Coast Guard
VHF channel 12
Olympia Radio
VHF channel 63
Skyros Boats
Rent yachts for trip in Skyros from Volos Marina


