Best Anchorages near Larnaca & East Coast

Larnaca — Only 24/7 Port of Entry

Larnaca Marina is Cyprus's sole 24/7 customs and immigration facility — the preferred arrival point for all non-EU boats and the most practical entry point for any yacht crossing from Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, or Turkey. 450 berths, 1.5–3m depth (shallow — confirm draft before arrival). Full services: fuel, water, power, restaurants, chandlery. Excellent winter base: 16°C January daytime, 6+ sunshine hours in December.

Cape Greco — Natura 2000 MPA

Cape Greco is Cyprus's most spectacular marine protected area — EU Natura 2000, protecting coralligenous reef communities, Posidonia meadows, and an extraordinary landscape of limestone sea caves. Anchoring is strictly prohibited in the core zone — use yellow mooring buoys provided by the Department of Fisheries. Fines €500+. The MPA has exceptional underwater visibility for diving and snorkelling.

Konnos Bay — Most Beautiful

Konnos Bay just north of Cape Greco is one of the most beautiful anchorages in Cyprus — a limestone cove with gin-clear turquoise water, excellent sand holding, and a Blue Flag beach. Protected from W/SW/S/SE (sheltered from the prevailing afternoon westerly). The best overnight anchorage on the east coast in settled conditions. A beach bar operates June–September.

Winter Base — Best in Eastern Med

Larnaca offers one of the finest winter sailing bases in the Eastern Mediterranean — 16°C average January daytime temperature, 6+ sunshine hours in December–January, gales infrequent compared to the Aegean. The marina operates 24/7 year-round. Short passages to Egypt, Israel (200nm), and the Greek islands are possible from this base.