Rhodes anchorage guide · Dodecanese
Rhodes Yacht Anchorages: The 2026 Guide
Where to anchor a yacht around Rhodes: documented depth, holding and shelter for the island's main anchorages, drawn from published cruising sources.
Last updated May 2026
Rhodes sits in the Dodecanese.
The Dodecanese are dominated by the summer Meltemi from the north and northwest (Force 4 to 7 in July to August).
East and south coasts give the lee; May to June and September are gentler.
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.
Rhodes is the main Dodecanese charter base with full marina services at Mandraki, but town berths are scarce in season and the west coast is exposed, so sail the sheltered east coast.
Ashore: The Medieval City of Rhodes (UNESCO World Heritage since 1988) and the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of St John, who held Rhodes 1309 to 1523, plus the Acropolis of Lindos and ancient Kamiros.
The anchorages
4 anchorages around Rhodes
Use this guide to understand your captain's routing, request specific anchorages on your preference sheet, judge whether Rhodes fits your charter style, and pair it sensibly with nearby islands.
Lindos / St Paul's Bay
Holding
Sand, excellent
Shelter
Anchor on a sand patch or take stern lines ashore.
Beneath the Acropolis of Lindos; depth not documented, confirm on chart.
Best for: Scenery, swimming
Plimmyri (south, under Cape Istros)
Holding
Pure sand, very good
Shelter
Usually anchor in the bay.
A reliable southern hold; depth not documented.
Trianda Bay (NE)
Depth
4-8m
Holding
Sand, good
Shelter
Shelter from S and SE.
Near Rhodes Town.
Mandraki (old harbour, Rhodes Town)
Shelter
Well protected, but over 90% of berths are reserved and visitor berths are limited; holding is good just outside.
Full marina services; town berths scarce in season.
Best for: Provisioning, base
When to visit
The Dodecanese are dominated by the summer Meltemi from the north and northwest (Force 4 to 7 in July to August). East and south coasts give the lee; May to June and September are gentler.
Captain's note
The Dodecanese are dominated by the summer Meltemi from the north and northwest (Force 4 to 7 in July to August). East and south coasts give the lee; May to June and September are gentler. 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.
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Charter Rhodes
Speak with George P. Biniaris directly. MYBA-standard contracts, full Greek charter fleet.