Rhenia (Delos) anchorage guide · Cyclades
Rhenia (Delos) Yacht Anchorages: The 2026 Guide
Where to anchor a yacht around Rhenia (Delos): documented depth, holding and shelter for the island's main anchorages, drawn from published cruising sources.
Last updated May 2026
Rhenia (Delos) sits in the Cyclades.
The Cyclades are dominated by the summer Meltemi (Etesian) northerly, strongest mid-July to mid-August (around Force 5 to 7, gusting higher in open water).
Plan south legs downwind and overnight on lee and south coasts.
May, June and September are calmer.
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.
Ashore: Delos, the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological island and birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, one of the most important ancient sites in Greece, and uninhabited Rhenia with four sandy beaches in protected coves.
The anchorages
2 anchorages around Rhenia (Delos)
Use this guide to understand your captain's routing, request specific anchorages on your preference sheet, judge whether Rhenia (Delos) fits your charter style, and pair it sensibly with nearby islands.
South Bay (Rhenia)
Shelter
Excellent shelter from the Meltemi in a beautiful setting.
The popular meeting point near Mykonos; overnight stays are not recommended (no facilities).
Best for: Day stop, swimming
Delos anchorage (visiting hours only)
Depth
4-5m
Holding
Sand and rock, only moderately good, use at least 35 m of chain
Shelter
Used only while visiting the site (roughly 08:00 to 15:00).
Enter from the south; the Rhenia-Delos channel funnels gusts and confused swell in strong northerlies.
When to visit
The Cyclades are dominated by the summer Meltemi (Etesian) northerly, strongest mid-July to mid-August (around Force 5 to 7, gusting higher in open water). Plan south legs downwind and overnight on lee and south coasts. May, June and September are calmer.
Captain's note
The Cyclades are dominated by the summer Meltemi (Etesian) northerly, strongest mid-July to mid-August (around Force 5 to 7, gusting higher in open water). Plan south legs downwind and overnight on lee and south coasts. May, June and September are calmer. 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 Rhenia (Delos)
Speak with George P. Biniaris directly. MYBA-standard contracts, full Greek charter fleet.