Amorgos - Docking
Katapola
This pretty little port is at the head of a deep bay towards the western end of the NW coast. There is space for approx. 20 yachts to tie stern-to the quay (between the two ferry berths). Water and power are available.
Take care with your anchor chain as the inner ferry berth is used by a small ferry which lays its anchor a good distance off.
There are several good anchorages in the bay itself.
Like most Aegean islands it has a Chora high up on the hill. It is a good walk for those who keep fit and worth a visit. There are some nice tavernas for dinner. The town has pretty, narrow streets and some interesting shops and cafes to browse. The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa should also not be missed.
Car hire is available in the port and a drive around the island is well with the effort.
(Photo of town quay courtesy of SY Big Sky – May 2016).
Ormos Ayios Annas
Tucked just inside the NW part of the island this small harbor lies off the village of Yialis in the SE of the bay. It is always quite crowded and if berthed on the town quay can be noisy with music from the waterfront bars. Moor Med-style to the quay clear of the ferry. Holding is not that good. There is water on the quay. Charging is inconsistent.
The bay is open to the W and NW so can be uncomfortable with strong gusts into the bay during the Meltemi. Anchoring here is possible in seven meters (23 ft) just off the town quay, but can be rolly and is only recommended in calm weather.
This is a very pretty little port with many very nice tavernas, shops, mini markets, and several boutique hotels.
Anchoring
There are good anchorages along the northern side of the island including Kefalotiri and Kalotaritissa.
Last updated: December 2018
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Dec 13, 2018 07:23 PM
This is one of the gems of the Cyclades. Katapolo is often full and anchoring off is not always that easy. Keep an eye out to your port side as you arrive. There are some good spots there. Beware the Meltemi – the harbour is not that well protected if it is howling so make sure that you anchor is well dug in and double up your stern lines. The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa is one of the most wonderful experiences of our sailing life – not to be missed under any circumstances. The Chora is easily top of our list of favourite choras. Although very touristy, tourism here is educated and discrete. The vllages of the north, Aegali for instance are also charming. Hire a car and do the tour of the whole island in a day. Well worth it.
May 14th, 2016.
Good shelter in all but Westerlies (SW through to NW). The small town of Katapola is delightful with space for about 2 dozen boats moored Med style. We found good holding.
Water and power are available from distribution points. The port police likes to register all boats, their office is at the harbour front. Mooring cost for our 14-meter boat including power was 5 Euros a night, I do not know the cost for water.
There are many restaurants and coffee shops along the harbour, most offer free WiFi, also numerous car/scooter rentals, a few small supermarkets, and a bakery.
Exploring the island is rewarding/ The Chora is 5 km away and very picturesque and a monastery is seemingly hanging from the rock cliffs on the east side of the island and well worth the steep climb.
Lots of space for anchoring in the bay, but stay well clear of the Katapola side of the bay, a daily ferry drops anchor before docking and the much bigger Blue Star ferry arrives a few times a week after midnight and requires even more space.