Spetses anchorage guide · Saronic
Spetses Yacht Anchorages: The 2026 Guide
Where to anchor a yacht around Spetses: documented depth, holding and shelter for the island's main anchorages, drawn from published cruising sources.
Last updated May 2026
Spetses 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.
The Saronic and Argolic are calmer than the Cyclades, which makes Spetses forgiving family sailing.
Ashore: Spetses Town and its War-of-Independence heritage (the annual Armata commemoration) and the traditional boatyards of Baltiza.
No private cars on the island.
The anchorages
3 anchorages around Spetses
Use this guide to understand your captain's routing, request specific anchorages on your preference sheet, judge whether Spetses fits your charter style, and pair it sensibly with nearby islands.
Baltiza (Old Port)
Shelter
Natural inlet; berth at or north of the Panagia Armata pier, or take a line ashore at Ag Nikolaos.
Affected by NW winds and water-taxi wash; depth varies, confirm on chart.
Best for: Town access, character
Agii Anargyroi
Holding
Sand, good
Shelter
Open WNW to SSE.
A rocky ledge at about the 5 m mark; depth otherwise not documented.
Zogeria
Shelter
Clear water surrounded by pines.
Good for swimming; depth not documented.
Best for: Swimming
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 Spetses
Speak with George P. Biniaris directly. MYBA-standard contracts, full Greek charter fleet.