Antipaxos anchorage guide · Ionian
Antipaxos Yacht Anchorages: The 2026 Guide
Where to anchor a yacht around Antipaxos: documented depth, holding and shelter for the island's main anchorages, drawn from published cruising sources.
Last updated May 2026
Antipaxos sits in the Ionian.
The Ionian is mild in summer, with a northwesterly afternoon sea breeze (the Maistro) that builds in the afternoon and eases overnight; katabatic gusts can fall into some bays at night.
It is the gentlest of the Greek cruising grounds.
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.
Antipaxos has no marina, water or fuel, and all vessels anchor offshore on the east coast; the bays suit settled weather and day visits rather than an overnight stop in any wind.
Ashore: The Caribbean-like turquoise water of Vrika (white sand) and Voutoumi (pebble) beaches, vineyards producing local wine, and a couple of seasonal tavernas on an island with only a handful of permanent residents.
The anchorages
2 anchorages around Antipaxos
Use this guide to understand your captain's routing, request specific anchorages on your preference sheet, judge whether Antipaxos fits your charter style, and pair it sensibly with nearby islands.
Vrika (north coast)
Depth
4-8m
Holding
Sand, good
Shelter
Adequate from NW, exposure increases under southerlies.
A very popular day-boat beach.
Best for: Swimming in settled weather
Voutoumi (NE coast)
Depth
5-10m
Holding
Sand, generally good
Shelter
Adequate from NW, limited under southerlies.
When to visit
The Ionian is mild in summer, with a northwesterly afternoon sea breeze (the Maistro) that builds in the afternoon and eases overnight; katabatic gusts can fall into some bays at night. It is the gentlest of the Greek cruising grounds.
Captain's note
The Ionian is mild in summer, with a northwesterly afternoon sea breeze (the Maistro) that builds in the afternoon and eases overnight; katabatic gusts can fall into some bays at night. It is the gentlest of the Greek cruising grounds. 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 Antipaxos
Speak with George P. Biniaris directly. MYBA-standard contracts, full Greek charter fleet.