Aegina anchorage guide · Saronic
Aegina Yacht Anchorages: The 2026 Guide
Where to anchor a yacht around Aegina: documented depth, holding and shelter for the island's main anchorages, drawn from published cruising sources.
Last updated May 2026
Aegina sits in the Saronic.
The Saronic and Argolic gulfs are markedly calmer than the Cyclades, with light northeasterly to easterly summer winds (mostly Force 4 to 6).
Short distances make it forgiving family cruising close to Athens.
This guide covers the island's main anchorages with the practical detail charterers and captains actually use: depth where a published cruising source documents it, holding, and shelter direction.
Where a figure was not documented we say so rather than guess.
Aegina is a gentle, sheltered introduction to Greek sailing close to Athens; it is rarely used as a charter base itself.
Ashore: The Temple of Aphaia (built around 500 to 490 BCE), of which 25 of the original 32 Doric columns still stand, and Aegina's renowned pistachios.
The anchorages
4 anchorages around Aegina
Use this guide to understand your captain's routing, request specific anchorages on your preference sheet, judge whether Aegina fits your charter style, and pair it sensibly with nearby islands.
Souvala (N coast)
Depth
3-4m
Holding
Sand, good
Shelter
Good shelter except in strong northerlies, on the mole.
Quieter than the main town.
Aegina harbour and marina (W coast)
Shelter
The main town harbour, well-sheltered with a straightforward approach.
Depth varies, confirm on chart.
Best for: Town access, provisioning
Aponisos / Dorousa islets (off SW Aegina / Agistri)
Shelter
Combined all-round shelter among the islets.
Superb anchoring opportunities; depth not documented.
Best for: Swimming, shelter
Perdika (S)
Shelter
A small harbour offering good shelter.
Charming village; depth not documented.
When to visit
The Saronic and Argolic gulfs are markedly calmer than the Cyclades, with light northeasterly to easterly summer winds (mostly Force 4 to 6). Short distances make it forgiving family cruising close to Athens.
Captain's note
The Saronic and Argolic gulfs are markedly calmer than the Cyclades, with light northeasterly to easterly summer winds (mostly Force 4 to 6). Short distances make it forgiving family cruising close to Athens. Pick the anchorage to the wind: in the prevailing summer airflow, favour the lee and sheltered bays listed above, and keep a documented all-weather shelter or a layover day in reserve when the forecast climbs. Depths and holding here follow published cruising sources; your captain will confirm the exact anchor drop against current charts on arrival.
Charter Aegina
Speak with George P. Biniaris directly. MYBA-standard contracts, full Greek charter fleet.